Bex vanKoot is a journalist and essayist who loves a cold beer with tacos on a hot afternoon, a verdant mezcal to sip with friends, a frozen mojito on a breezy beach, or a White Russian on winter weekends cuddling with cats. They are published at The Latin Kitchen, GOOD Food, Extra Crispy, Thrillist, and more. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @BexvanKoot.