Creating the idea in your mind is one thing, but seeing hundreds of people experience it for the first time this week is an entirely different moment for Luba Libations owners Nic and Christiana Trapani. The couple hosted a soft launch at Door County Candle Company in Carlsville on Memorial Day before the official launch party at One Barrel Brewing Company in Egg Harbor on Saturday. The idea came to Christiana after she wanted to unwind after work with a fun drink, but she wanted something healthy and did not have alcohol. At Nic’s encouragement, the couple began experimenting with different flavors until they came up with something they wanted to share with others. They landed on four varieties: Cranberry Cosmo, Lime Margarita, Grapefruit Paloma, and a Moscow Mule that gives the nod to Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv instead of Russia. After months of waiting, the Trapanis are thrilled with the final product and the support it is receiving.

The Trapanis are planning tastings throughout the state to generate additional interest in the product lines. They say several local businesses have already reached out to carry Luba Libations, well before they enjoyed their first sips.