On this episode of Shake Stir and Mingle™, we’re chasing the sparkle. It’s early Saturday morning in Brooklyn, and instead of the usual coffee run, we went looking for an alcohol-free pick-me-up with a little personality.

We found Izzy Rose on Greene Avenue—a quaint cocktail and small-bite spot whose sign says it all: Coffee. Cocktails. Chisme. The mocktail menu was short, but the Ruby Fizz delivered—grenadine, lemon soda, and cherry, refreshing without being too sweet. And because alcohol-free should never mean skipping the experience, we dressed it up with a dried lemon garnish for that extra sip appeal.

This one’s for everyone living the alcohol-free lifestyle who refuses to sacrifice the vibe—and a little love note to the small spots out there to keep building those mocktail menus. Because we all deserve the sparkle.

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Greene Avenue, Brooklyn: The Stoop Set Experience | Shake Stir and Mingle™

The vibes? Unmatched. 🎶

We arrived at the Stoop Set on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn early Saturday evening, ready to experience what real community feels like. Tree-lined streets. Brownstone townhomes. The kind of neighborhood that makes you believe in Crooklyn.

We met an 85-year-old woman who owns a beautiful brownstone right there on Greene Avenue. She shared her story—about fighting for her home through redlining, about systemic barriers, about staying when staying was hard. And about how much she loves this community. That pride. That resilience. That’s the real story.

As the sun set, the stoops filled with people. The beats dropped—90s R&B and house music that filled our souls. Strangers became dancers. The concrete became a dance floor. This is what real community looks like. This is what real joy feels like.

From experiences that stick with you to the people who make it real—this is what Shake Stir and Mingle™ is about.

Mark your calendar for next year. You don’t want to miss this.

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