Crystal is a cocktail & culture writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
A Stockton, CA native, she graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in magazine journalism. Her work has been featured in the SFist, San Francisco Bay Guardian, The Bold Italic, Golly Magazine, Design*Sponge, San Francisco Appeal and Liquor.com, where she was assistant editor. She is also the co-founder of Voices from the Margins, a monthly reading series for writers of color. When she's not sulking at a local bar, you can find her listening to podcasts–all the podcasts.
Feel free to contact Crystal for collaborations, commissions or even bar recommendations, why not? hello@crystalsykes.com
Writing
"I'm Not Your 'Black Friend'" (The Bold Italic)
“Need to Chill? Try This Easy and Delicious CBD-Infused Vanilla Milkshake” (POPSUGAR Food)
“This Cannabis-Infused Viral Cookie Recipe Is Next Level Delicious” (POPSUGAR Food)
"Cellarmaker's Taco Hands: A Beer that Tastes like Tacos" (Sfist)
"Pork Belly Burgers? Need We Say More?" (The Bold Italic)
“8 Brandy Cocktails to Make in 5 Minutes or Less” (Liquor.com)
“7 Sake Cocktails to Try Right Now” (Liquor.com)
“10 Spirits You’re Definitely Mispronouncing” (Liquor.com)
“7 Vodka Cocktails That Are Perfect for Winter” (Liquor.com)
SERIES: “We Tried Trader Joe’s Spirits To Find Out if it’s Worth it.” (Liquor.com)
“7 Great Uses for Wine That’s Gone Bad” (Liquor.com)
“10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gin” (Liquor.com)
“9 Red Wine Cocktails to Try Now” (Liquor.com)
“7 Places You Can Legally Drink on the Street in the U.S.” (Liquor.com)
"I'm Still Not Your Black Friend" (The Bold Italic)
"Home For Brews" (SF Bay Guardian/48 Hills)
“10 Refreshing Gin Cocktails to Try Right Now” (Liquor.com)
“9 Absinthe Cocktails You Need to Try Now” (Liquor.com)
"Coquettish" (SF Bay Guardian/48 Hills)
"Kronnerburger" (SF Bay Guardian/48 Hills)
"Four Bay Area Distilleries Where You Can Taste" (SF Chronicle)
Other
"Cheers" (Golly Magazine Issues 01 & 02 - Print Only) - Cocktail Recipes