The Patron Saint of Midlife Reinvention
Cocktails for Cougergence
Scarlett Cougar believes reinvention should be celebrated loudly, often, and with excellent lighting.
These cocktails are more than recipes — they are declarations.
Each drink marks a moment when a woman chooses herself:
Leaving what drains her.
Claiming what fuels her.
Gathering her tribe.
From quiet healing to girls’ weekends in Paso Robles, this is the ritual of midlife evolution.
Because the second half of your life should taste better than the first.
The Resignation
The Resignation
(The Official Scarlett Cougar No More Dependents Cocktail)
There comes a moment in every woman’s life when she submits her resignation from raising grown men, underperforming employees, and anyone else who should know better by now.
This is that moment.
Life Truth
I am no longer the manager of other people’s lives.
I will not carry what is not mine.
I officially clock out.
Hosting Tip
Serve at girls’ night and encourage everyone to resign from one thing that drains them.
Aprons for strong boundaries and fresh starts available now.
The Cougar Ritual
Before the first sip, write one thing you are releasing this year.
Fold it. Burn it. Or throw it dramatically in the trash.
The Recipe
• 2 oz Krobar Agave Spirit
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• ¾ oz YES! Blood Orange mixer
• ½ oz agave syrup
• Salt rim (optional, like your tolerance for nonsense)
• Ice
Shake with intention. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with lime and your independence.
Cougar Ritual Collection
• The Bartendress Apron
• The Ritual Hoodie
• The Spirit Caddy
• The Cocktail Cooler
Scarlett's Curated Spirits
The Boundary Setter
The Boundary Setter
(The Auxiliary Scarlett Cougar “No” Without Explanation Cocktail)
There comes a moment when a woman realizes that “No” is a complete sentence. No explanation. No apology. No follow-up email.
This is that moment.
Life Truth
I will not answer messages that steal my peace.
I will not fix problems I did not create.
I will not shrink to make others comfortable.
Hosting Tip
SServe at a women’s dinner party and invite guests to toast the one thing they are no longer tolerating.
The Cougar Ritual
Before your first sip, write one boundary you are setting this year.
Fold it. Seal it. Keep it in your wallet.
The Recipe
Scarlett’s curated spirit: Agave
Spirit:
👉 Krobar Craft Distillery Agave Spirit
Mixer:
👉 YES! Blood Orange
• 2 oz Krobar Agave Spirit
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• ¾ oz YES! Blood Orange mixer
• ½ oz agave syrup
• Salt rim (optional, like your tolerance for nonsense)
• Ice
Shake with intention.
Strain into a salt-rimmed glass.
Garnish with fresh citrus and your independence.
Cougar Ritual Collection
• The Bartendress Apron
• The Ritual Hoodie
• The Spirit Caddy
• The Cocktail Cooler
Scarlett's Curated Spirits
Featuring local Central Coast distilleries and fresh seasonal mixers.
The Glowup Spritz
The Glowup Spritz
(The Official Scarlett Cougar Evolution Pledge Cocktail)
There comes a moment when a woman realizes she has outgrown rooms, relationships, expectations, and shoes that hurt her feet.
This cocktail marks that turning point.
It is fresh. It is light. It is unapologetically forward-facing.
It is the sound of doors closing… and better ones opening.
Life Truth
I no longer shrink to fit spaces that were never built for me.
I choose peace, growth, and excellent lighting.
I evolve.
Hosting Tip
Serve at brunch, spa days, girls’ weekends, or any gathering where reinvention is the theme. Encourage guests to share one glow-up they are claiming this year.
Aprons for reinvention, evolution, and fresh starts available now. I evolve.
The Cougar RitualBefore your first sip, write one thing you are ready to outgrow.
A habit. A story. A person.
Fold the paper.
Release it. Burn it. Or throw it dramatically into the trash.
Then toast the woman you are becoming.
The Recipe
The Recipe
Scarlett’s curated spirit: Botanical gin
• 2 oz Calwise gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• ¾ oz YES! Citrus + Lavender mixer
• ½ oz simple syrup
• Ice
Shake with clarity. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lavender sprig and your boundaries.
arnish with lime and your independence.
Cougar Ritual Collection
• The Bartendress Apron
• The Ritual Hoodie
• The Spirit Caddy
• The Cocktail Cooler
Scarlett’s Curated Spirits
Featuring local Central Coast distilleries and fresh seasonal mixers.
• Yes! Cocktail Shopping
Re:Find Distillery
The Sovereign
The Sovereign
(The Official Scarlett Cougar Self-Authority Cocktail)
There comes a moment when a woman stops explaining, stops negotiating, and simply decides.
She does not chase. She does not prove. She does not perform.
She governs.
This cocktail marks that turning point.
It is warm. It is grounded. It is unapologetically powerful.
Because fulfillment is the quietest form of victory.
We do not seek closure.
We claim authorship.
Life Truth
Your presence is louder than their opinion.
Your peace is the ultimate glow-up.
Let them notice the difference.
Hosting Tip
Serve The Sovereign at gatherings where depth replaces noise.
Think candlelight, velvet textures, and women who understand that power is calm.
The Cougar Ritual
BeforBefore your first sip, write one sentence that defines the standard you are now living by.
Fold it. Keep it. Build from it.
The Recipe
• 2 oz Rod & Hammer Bourbon
(Scarlett’s curated Central Coast selection)
• ¾ oz YES! Ginger + Spice mixer
• ½ oz maple syrup or honey
• Dash of bitters
• Ice
Stir slowly with intention.
Strain over a large cube.
Garnish with orange peel and your future.
Cougar Ritual Collection
• The Bartendress Apron
• The Ritual Hoodie
• The Spirit Caddy
• The Cocktail Cooler
Scarlett’s Curated Spirits
Featuring local Central Coast distilleries and fresh seasonal mixers.
• Yes! Cocktail Shopping
Margarita Amnesia – Paso Edition
Margarita Amnesia –
Paso Edition
Bold. Social. Viral. Girls Weekend.
(The Official Scarlett Cougar Selective Memory Cocktail)
There comes a moment when remembering every detail is simply unnecessary.
This is that moment.
Margarita Amnesia is your official vow to laugh louder, dance longer, and release the need to explain yourself to anyone, ever again.
Because midlife is not about behaving. It’s about living well… and selectively remembering.
This is the cocktail of bachelorette weekends, wine country adventures, and unforgettable nights in Paso Robles.
Life Truth
Not everything deserves a memory.
Some stories are meant to be felt, not recorded.
And the best nights are the ones that leave you glowing, not explaining.
Hosting Tip
Serve Margarita Amnesia at girls’ weekends, birthdays, and Paso wine tours.
Encourage each guest to toast the thing she is officially forgetting this year—
an ex, a mistake, a limiting belief, or someone else’s opinion.
Because freedom looks good on every woman.
The Cougar Ritual
The Cougar Ritual
Before the first sip, write down one thing you are releasing this year.
Fold it. Burn it. Or throw it dramatically in the trash.
Then raise your glass and declare:
“I remember what matters.”
The Recipe
• 2 oz Rod & Hammer Bourbon
(Scarlett’s curated Central Coast selection)
• ¾ oz YES! Ginger + Spice mixer
• ½ oz maple syrup or honey
• Dash of bitters
• Ice
Stir slowly with intention.
Strain over a large cube.
Garnish with orange peel and your future.
Cougar Ritual Collection
• The Bartendress Apron
• The Ritual Hoodie
• The Spirit Caddy
• The Cocktail Cooler
Scarlett’s Curated Spirits
Featuring local Central Coast distilleries and fresh seasonal mixers.
• Yes! Cocktail Shopping
The Soft Landing
The Soft Landing
Healing. Comfort. Quiet Luxury.
(The Official Scarlett Cougar Gentle Return)
There comes a season when strength looks less like pushing forward and more like allowing yourself to rest.
This is that season.
The Soft Landing is your invitation to exhale, to soften, and to trust that healing does not require urgency.
Because midlife is not only about reinvention.
It is also about compassion… for yourself, your story, and every chapter that shaped you.
This is the drink of reflective evenings, intimate gatherings, and conversations that hold space for truth without judgment.
Life Truth
Growth is not always loud.
Sometimes it is quiet, warm, and deeply personal.
And the most powerful transformations happen when you feel safe enough to be exactly where you are.
Hosting Tip
Serve The Soft Landing at retreats, workshops, and meaningful gatherings.
Encourage each guest to share one thing she is nurturing this year—
peace, patience, forgiveness, or a new beginning.
Because healing is not weakness.
It is wisdom.
The Cougar Ritual
Before your first sip, each guest pledges to forget one thing that no longer serves her—an ex, a mistake, or someone’s unsolicited opinion.
Seal the pact. No witnesses. No receipts.
The Recipe
Scarlett’s curated spirit: Whiskey
Spirit:
👉 Bethel Road Distillery Whiskey
Mixer:
👉 YES! Honey + Lemon
• 2 oz Bethel Road Whiskey
• ¾ oz YES! Honey + Lemon
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• ¼ oz honey syrup (optional for extra warmth)
• Ice
Shake gently.
Strain into a low glass.
Garnish with lemon and quiet confidence.
Cougar Ritual Collection
• The Bartendress Apron
• The Ritual Hoodie
• The Spirit Caddy
• The Cocktail Cooler
Scarlett’s Curated Spirits
Featuring local Central Coast distilleries and fresh seasonal mixers.
• Yes! Cocktail Shopping
Cougar Celebration
Cougar Celebration
Events. Tourism. Group Experiences.
(The Official Scarlett Cougar Signature Toast)
There are moments meant to be shared loudly, joyfully, and without hesitation.
This is that moment.
Cougar Celebration is your invitation to gather, to connect, and to celebrate the women who make your life richer, braver, and more beautiful.
Because midlife is not about slowing down.
It is about choosing your people… and making memories that last.
This is the drink of bachelorette weekends, wine country adventures, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations across Paso Robles and the Central Coast.
Life Truth
Joy multiplies when it is shared.
The right women turn ordinary moments into unforgettable ones.
Hosting Tip
Serve Cougar Celebration at winery events, retreats, birthdays, and group gatherings.
Invite each guest to toast something she is proud of this year—
a goal reached, a fear faced, or a dream in motion.
Because celebration is not indulgent.
It is essential.
The Cougar Ritual
Before the first sip, look around the room and choose one woman to appreciate out loud.
Then raise your glass and declare:
“We rise together.”
The Recipe
Scarlett’s curated spirit: Sparkling
Spirit:
• 4 oz chilled Tobin James sparkling wine
• 1 oz YES! Berry or Citrus
• Fresh berries or citrus slices
• Ice optional
Pour with intention.
Top with sparkle.
Serve in a flute… or whatever makes you feel fabulous.
Cougar Ritual Collection
• The Bartendress Apron
• The Ritual Hoodie
• The Spirit Caddy
• The Cocktail Cooler
Scarlett’s Curated Spirits
Featuring local Central Coast distilleries and fresh seasonal mixers.
• Yes! Cocktail Shopping
Coug Club Benefits
Celebrating the fun, the fabulous and fierce individuality
in us all.
Meet the Maker — Scarlett Cougar
Sherry McGuire is the creator and curator behind Scarlett Cougar, a pop art gift line known for its bold humor, irreverent charm, and refusal to take this mortal coil too seriously. From snarky greeting cards to giggle-snorting tea towels and aprons, Scarlett Cougar celebrates the art of laughing loudly and living unapologetically.
She is also the artist behind Alchemyic Artisan, a body of mixed-media work that transforms relics, raw materials, and forgotten matter into soulful objects steeped in story. (Yep, there are not just stories, but soliloquies there!) Her layered creations weave together paint, wood, metal, ephemera, and found objects—each piece a portal into the archetypes that shape our shared human experience.
Before launching these two worlds, Sherry spent 18 years as a salon owner proudly representing Aveda in San Jose and built a career as a Creative Art Director in Silicon Valley, specializing in packaging design. Today, she continues her craft in hair design at her private studios Beauty Love Alchemy in Morgan Hill & Paso Robles, where artistry, storytelling, and transformation remain at the heart of her work.
That same spirit of reinvention drives everything she creates—whether she’s designing fine art, bold gifts, or unforgettable moments of laughter.
Give Scarlett Cougar a shout!
