How Cranberry Lime with Cordyceps & Lion’s Mane Supports Energy, Focus, and Holiday Rituals

By Matthew Eaton

Chief Beverage Officer, Sēkwl Beverage House

While Halloween is always my official start of the holiday season, it’s the week of Thanksgiving where tradition really kicks off, and I start to slow down and focus on winter rejuvenation. 

The air shifts, leaves drop, and I love how it feels like we all start to move with a little more intention. I feel myself leaning toward family, friends, and the rituals that ground me.

One of my personal favorite drinks has always been a vodka soda with a splash of cranberry and a squeeze of lime. As I’ve gotten older, though, I really feel the effects of alcohol more strongly, don’t always show up as my best self when indulging, and as a result, try to keep my consumption in balance. This cocktail was actually the inspiration for Sekwl’s Cranberry Lime, and it does the trick for me every time, but without the over-indulgence! 

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This seltzer channels togetherness, friendship, camaraderie, all with a touch of playfulness - it’s bright, refreshing, and powered by Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane to help carry me through everything from airport lines to family gatherings to Friendsgiving prep. This is exactly why this flavor is all about gratitude for me. It reminds me where I’ve been, who’s beside me, and what really matters. Cranberry Lime has quietly become my “holiday kickoff ritual.”

It reminds me to:

• Take a breath.
• Find my energy.
• Stay present for the moments that count.

With Cordyceps, known for supporting endurance and natural energy, and Lion’s Mane, linked to cognitive clarity and focus, it’s the flavor I sip right before stepping into the swirl of the season. It’s extra special to put it in a champagne flute… with its pink color, it really looks like a non-alcoholic rosé, and I like to drop a cranberry or sprig of rosemary in it for some added holiday sparkle!

Here are a few moments where Cranberry Lime fits best for me:

• Before the drive to see family – A little lift, a little focus, and a bright, crisp reminder to bring my best (and most patient!) self.
• Right before guests arrive – Festive, refreshing, and grounding, Cranberry Lime puts me in exactly the right headspace to welcome everyone in.
• During the moments I want to remember – The flavor is bright, and the benefits from the mushrooms help me feel energized, openhearted, and fully present in the moments that matter most.

As the holiday season begins, Cranberry Lime is wrapped in gratitude for me.

It reminds me of my husband, Ryan, and my close friends, Shannon and John – the people who helped bring Sēkwl to life. And it reminds me of you – the community that has lifted us up, championed us, believed in us, and helped shape a tiny idea into something real.

From our small four-person team – Ryan, Shannon, John, and me – THANK YOU for welcoming Sēkwl into your home, your celebrations, and your rituals. We’re grateful for you every single day!

As you step into this week of connection, I hope Cranberry Lime adds a little extra boldness, brightness, and balance to it all.

Here’s to the rituals that ground us, energize us, and bring us back to what matters most.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Sēkwl Beverage House!

- Matthew 🍄❤️