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Snacks And Drinks From Queer-Owned Businesses For Your Pride Party
Pride Month is a time for celebration. However you plan to celebrate—whether you're attending the 50th anniversary of WorldPride in Washington, D.C., marching in a local parade or hosting friends at home—you're going to need drinks for toasting and snacks for sharing. This month and throughout the year, lean into the queer joy of it all by choosing foods and beverages produced by these LGBTQ-owned companies.
Nothing says 'celebration' like a bottle of bubbles. If you're looking for something special to mark the occasion, opt for a bottle from Remy Wines. Owner Remy Drabkin is a queer icon in her own right—a winemaker, founder of Queer Wine Fest and former mayor of a small town in Oregon's Willamette Valley, which is known for producing exceptional pinot noir and chardonnay. Add a little extra sparkle to your day with its Black Heart Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine, while also supporting a worthwhile cause that aligns with the spirit of Pride Month. A portion of all sales from this particular wine go directly to the American Civil Liberties Union, a non-profit, non-partisan legal advocacy organization that defends human rights.
If you're seeking something a little stronger, you can mix your own drinks and support another queer- and woman-owned business with a bottle from Anytime. As producers of the first regenerative organic gin and vodka, owners Maddy Rotman and Taylor Lanzet are trailblazers crafting more sustainable spirits. To keep things easy, try the canned cocktails, which include flavors like Cranberry Amaro and Spicy Salty Grapefruit.
Besides being Pride Month, June also marks the official start of summer in the northern hemisphere. As temperatures rise, it's important to stay hydrated, especially if you're walking several miles along a Pride parade path in the heat of the day. Take care of yourself and your community by stocking up on electrolyte- and antioxidant-infused ShineWater and probiotic-rich GT Kombucha. As a bonus, the rainbow colors on the label of GT's 'Triology' flavor—made with raspberry, lemon and ginger—perfectly match Pride decorations, and the bottle is made of glass for easy recycling.
Keep energy levels high for a full month of festivities with Equator Coffees, which sells both bags of whole beans and individual cold brew coffee bags, and Explorer, which offers ready-to-drink cold brew cans as well as chai concentrates. Besides their work as LGBTQ advocates, both companies are also organic and Fairtrade certified.
Whether you're packing snacks with you or setting up a spread at home, Pipcorn has plenty of options to suit your salty and crunchy needs, from popcorns to cheese balls to corn chips. When you're feeling creative, you can add an extra dusting of queer flavor to the mix by topping your snacks with Diaspora Co.'s Popcorn Masala. For something more substantial, you may want to add its Taco Masala or Everything Grill spice mixes to homemade hummus or dips made with Rancho Gordo beans.
For sweet cravings, order a box of truffles from the queer, Filipinia-owned chocolate shop Kokak Chocolates. Its Happy Pride selection includes a heart-shaped piece printed with the rainbow flag.
