Time for a Silent Night: A Softer Nightcap for Frantic Holidays with Sēkwl’s Chamomile Cooler

By John Walls
Head of Marketing & Communications, Sēkwl Beverage House

December nights have a way of stretching on. Dinner runs late, conversations linger, dishes pile up, and suddenly it’s well past the time you meant to slow down. And while we love the connection that comes with the holidays, sometimes what we really need is a gentle signal that it’s okay to wind things down.

That’s exactly where Chamomile comes in.

Sēkwl’s Chamomile Adaptogenic Sparkling Water is bold, floral, and grounding — built with real chamomile, bright lime peel, and functional mushrooms like Reishi, which people often use to support calm and evening rituals. It’s the drink I reach for when I want the night to soften instead of spike.

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Why Chamomile + Gin Work So Well Together

Chamomile is naturally floral and slightly herbal, which makes gin its perfect partner. Gin’s botanical backbone lifts the chamomile notes instead of overpowering them, creating a cocktail that feels light, aromatic, and intentionally calm.

This isn’t a loud drink. It’s not meant to be. It’s meant to signal the shift from doing to resting. Add a touch of honey for warmth and let the chamomile, lime peel, and Reishi do the rest.

When You’d Want This Ritual

This is your drink for:

• After a long dinner with friends or family
• When you’re hosting and ready to transition the night
• On over-scheduled weeks when your brain won’t quite shut off
• Any evening you want a nightcap that feels softer and more grounded
• It’s the opposite of a “one more round” drink. It’s a we’re good here drink.

Sēkwl's Chamomile Cooler

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz botanical gin (London Dry or floral-forward)
• ¼ oz honey syrup (or simple syrup if you prefer)
• 4 oz Sēkwl Chamomile Adaptogenic Sparkling Water
• Garnish: lime wheel + fresh thyme or chamomile flowers

Build:

• Add gin and honey syrup to a mixing glass with ice.
• Stir gently until chilled — no shaking, keep it soft.
• Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass or coupe.
• Top with Sēkwl Chamomile.
• Give a light stir and garnish.
  

How to Make it NA

If you’re skipping alcohol, or just want something gentler, this one translates perfectly:

• 4-6 oz Sēkwl Chamomile Adaptogenic Sparkling Water
• ¼ oz honey syrup (optional)
• Optional: a few drops of fresh lime juice
• Garnish: lime wheel + thyme sprig

Build over ice, stir gently, garnish - and enjoy the same calming ritual without the spirit.

Holiday Balance Tip

Try creating a “soft landing” ritual at night: Pick one thing you stop doing 30 minutes before bed — emails, scrolling, planning tomorrow — and replace it with something calming. A chamomile drink, a dimmer light, or a quieter playlist counts.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s giving your nervous system a cue that the day is done.

And during the holidays, that cue matters more than ever.

- John at Sēkwl 🌙🍄