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Interview with Navy Hill Founders, Jenny Lucas and Katie Williams

Navy Hill has resurrected cocktail hour in our homes. The combination of our favorite spirit, Navy Hill, and fresh citrus is impossible to beat. For your next dinner party, roll out the proverbial red carpet for your guests and serve a special cocktail with Navy Hill. Palomas, anyone?

where is your hometown?

Chevy Chase, MD and Memphis, TN but we have both lived in Richmond, Virginia for the past 13 years and call it home!

what does your household look like?

Jenny – married with three kids and a labradoodle and Katie – married with three kids and two dogs, a boxer and a havanese

what year did your company launch?

We hit the shelves in June of 2017

what originally sparked your idea for the company?

We love a good cocktail, but don’t love the sugar and calories that come with it. One night, while having drinks at the rooftop bar, we ordered vodka half soda, half tonic. The bartender replied “you want a sonic.” In that moment, a lightbulb went off that there was room in the market for a premium, better-for-you mixer. We created Navy Hill – all natural, super carbonated, 17 calories, and includes added electrolytes.

what do you love most about your company?

We are so proud that we are disrupting the mixer category with something new and innovative. Tonic can be full of sugar and not great for you, and club soda can be underwhelming. We have created the perfect mix that pairs with all spirits – or delicious on its own as a mocktail.

What is a current goal you are striving for?

In the near term, we have some delicious new flavors we are working on rolling out!

How do you keep up your mental health?

It’s hard to maintain balance when you own your own company – it is seven days a week and feels at times round-the-clock. We love hot yoga, long walks, and a good cocktail with friends!

Looking back on your entrepreneurial journey, what do you wish you had done differently?

Taken more photos of our journey!

if you could give some advice to your 21-year-old self, what would you say?

Don’t be afraid to bet on yourself.

Fun Tips

recommended read:

American Dirt

worthwhile TV series

Veep, Schitt’s Creek, Queen’s Gambit and Emily in Paris

Vacation spot you still dream about:

Lyford Cay

Song on repeat:

Dancing in the Moonlight

Cocktail of choice:

Anything with Navy Hill! We love a Paloma or keeping it simple with Tequila or Vodka + Navy Hill Juniper

Entertaining tip or trick:

Put out small bowls with fresh herbs and freshly cut fruit next to your bar – makes a cocktail more special!

Recent purchase that delighted you:

An air fryer during quarantine – it has been a game changer!

Skincare MVP:

Anything Biologique Recherche or Augustus Bader cream

Essential makeup product:

Trish McEvoy Mulberry Lipstick and Chanel Noir Eyeliner

“It’s hard to maintain balance when you own your own company – it is seven days a week and feels at times round-the-clock. We love hot yoga, long walks, and a good cocktail with friends!”

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