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Helena Lombard

Editor-in-Chief

Meet Helena, our editor-in-chief! This busy gal is an award- winning writer and content creator with over two decades of experience covering stories about food, drinks, and living life to the fullest. She’s authored and published five cookbooks, has worked extensively on a variety of reality cooking shows and produced a wealth of branded recipe and lifestyle content for live television. When she’s not working on The Mixer, chances are you’ll find her at home, cooking and shaking up drinks for her pals, getting lost in a good book or movie, or going on road trip adventures and weekends away.

Favorite Cocktail: The Aperol Spritz has been my favorite cocktail for at least two years. While some might call this boring, I call it timeless! I love this sparkling Italian icon because it’s super refreshing with a slight bitterness that’s balanced out by hints of orange and herbs. The low ABV content also means I can enjoy more than one (and I usually do) without needing the hair of the dog the next day. Winning!

Best Mixer Tip: Use premium ingredients. I’m not saying reach for top-shelf brands, but make sure that what you’re using is good quality. It makes all the difference.

Top cocktails Helena thinks you should make:

5 min Easy

Tequila Sour

5 min Easy

Classic Gibson Cocktail

5 min Easy

Negroni Cocktail Recipe

5 min Easy

White Russian Cocktail

5 min Easy

Bloody Mary Recipe

Helena's articles

Campari Spritz: Aperitivo Hour, Culture and Tradition

When you think of an aperitivo, your mind probably takes you to that after-work-before-dinner drink space. The one where you meet up with friends and enjoy some leisurely cocktails and snacks before heading home for the evening. And while it is all of these things, aperitivo culture is so much more than that—and no one […]

11 Perfect Cocktail Party Appetizers for any Occasion

If you’re planning a cocktail party and looking for some snack satisfaction, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to ‘The Mixer’s cocktail party appetizers kitchen!’ If you thought that was a mouthful, wait until your taste our delicious appetizers! We give you two of our favorite recipes to get you started, loads of other mouth-watering […]

Around the World in a Cocktail Shaker

Are you a curious drinker with a taste for global adventure? Then we’re happy to say you’ve arrived at your destination. Of course, not all of us are lucky enough to be jet-setting world travelers, but we can bring a taste of the world into our homes. So, if you’re longing for places you’ve never […]

23 Very Merry Bourbon Christmas Cocktails

It’s the holiday season which means it’s time to wind down with your family and get festive with our very merry Christmas whiskey cocktails. Served hot or cold, on ice or straight, before dinner or after, these holiday bourbon cocktails will go down a real treat with whiskey lovers and novices alike! 1. Old Fashioned […]

7 Boozy Puddings to Try this Weekend

What are boozy puddings? There’s a lot to worry about during the holidays, and a lot to get done. Before you know it, the holiday is over. And because you are the hostess with the mostess (they all say it, so it must be true), you are left exhausted and desperately counting the days you […]

Colors of Change: SKYY's Snapshot of Support for the LGBTQIA+ Community

From tiny startup to vodka superstar In 1992, SKYY Vodka burst onto the sunny streets of San Francisco. And just like many other incredible things that came out of San Francisco (like the television, jukebox, and bendy straw), SKYY started as a tiny startup with big dreams. But this wasn’t just any vodka. It was […]