in my yoga classes this week, the themes have all been about inventory. and right now, i'm completely hung up on my inventory, so i'm going to just carry that theme right on over to today's blog post. 

don't worry, i don't mean the physical inventory of your pantry. this post isn't a recommendation to clean out your actual cabinets. not that that is a bad idea if you have some free time. but i digress. 

no, i'm talking about your own PERSONAL inventory. we are quickly approaching the last quarter of twenty-seventeen and how better to prep for a new year than with inventory? personal inventory doesn't just mean your personal life. it is time to take a physical inventory of your body, inventory of your relationships, your mind, your schedule and of course, your liquor cabinet. 

and i'm practicing what i preach. this week i took a serious personal inventory. for the last six months i've been spinning my wheels, trying to grow a trio of new businesses, develop a whole host of both business and personal relationships and giving of myself physically and mentally in pretty much every aspect of my life. 

now that i've taken inventory, it is time to put the stuff that is not moving on sale and reorder the good stuff. i've decided that after this margarita, i'm starting to implement some serious adjustments of my inventory. more yoga. less driving. working smarter, not harder. more family and friend time and less time spinning my wheels at jobs that aren't lucrative monetarily or mentally. 

now it is your turn. pour yourself this lilikoi (passionfruit) margarita and start to work on your inventory. having trouble finding actual inventory of lilikoi? try your produce store as they are currently in season. i've even seen them at my local vons. neither of those places worked? ask the produce guy at your local market to order you some or hit the local farmer's market. 

lilikoi margarita
serves: 1 cocktail
prep time: 3 minutes
active time: 1 minute
total time: 4 minutes
ingredients: 2 oz tequila blanco. 2 oz lilikoi (3-5 fruits depending on the size). 1 oz grand marnier. 1 tsp honey. 1 cup ice. boston shaker. glass for serving. 

start by filling your shaker with the ice. pour in the lilikoi.

add in the tequila and grand marnier. 

pour in the honey. 

using the honey spoon, give everything a good stir and getting the last of the honey off the spoon. shake well for 30 seconds to a minute till frothy. 

pour the whole contents of the shaker into your serving glass. 

serve and enjoy! 

xo, a

lilikoi margarita
serves: 1 cocktail
prep time: 3 minutes
active time: 1 minute
total time: 4 minutes
ingredients: 2 oz tequila blanco. 2 oz lilikoi (3-5 fruits depending on the size). 1 oz grand marnier. 1 tsp honey. 1 cup ice. boston shaker. glass for serving.
start by filling your shaker with the ice. pour in the lilikoi. add in the tequila and grand marnier. pour in the honey. using the honey spoon, give everything a good stir and getting the last of the honey off the spoon. shake well for 30 seconds to a minute till frothy. pour the whole contents of the shaker into your serving glass. serve and enjoy! 

i'm melting. last friday i mentioned a heat wave was upon us here in california and today is the hottest day yet. as i type, sweat is dripping from my brow, i'm laying in a slip dress directly in front of our only fan and i'm pretty sure in about twenty minutes the only thing left of me will be a puddle on the floor. 

the only thing saving me in the 95 degree heat + humidity + zero air conditioner is this cocktail. keep. them. coming.

i'm keeping it short and sweet today because the computer on my lap has already melted away my lower half and if i don't pop my head in the freezer soon, i may pass out. hop in your air conditioned car, run to the air conditioned market and pick up some in season peaches, beautiful basil and PLENTY OF ICE. then park yourself somewhere cool and enjoy this delicious libation. 

peach + basil sparkler
serves: 1 cocktail
prep time: 3 minutes
active time 2 minutes
total time: 5 minutes
ingredients: 2 oz vodka. 1 oz fresh lemon juice. 1 tsp grand marnier. 2 tbs chopped yellow peaches + 1 peach wedge for garnish. 10 basil leaves, torn up + a few leaves for garnish. 3-5 oz club soda. 1 cup ice. shaker. muddler. 

start by combining the chopped peaches, vodka and basil in the bottom of the shaker. use the muddler to smash up the basil and peaches, infusing your vodka. 

once the basil is smashed to smithereens and the peaches are basically pureed. 

pour in the lemon juice and grand marnier. 

add a couple ice cubes and shake well till everything is combined. 

strain the beverage into a glass with the rest of the ice. 

top your glass off with club soda to taste and stir well to combine. 

garnish with peach wedge and basil. enjoy!

xo, a

peach + basil sparkler
serves: 1 cocktail
prep time: 3 minutes
active time 2 minutes
total time: 5 minutes
ingredients: 2 oz vodka. 1 oz fresh lemon juice. 1 tsp grand marnier. 2 tbs chopped yellow peaches + 1 peach wedge for garnish. 10 basil leaves, torn up + a few leaves for garnish. 3-5 oz club soda. 1 cup ice. shaker. muddler.
tart by combining the chopped peaches, vodka and basil in the bottom of the shaker. use the muddler to smash up the basil and peaches, infusing your vodka. once the basil is smashed to smithereens and the peaches are basically pureed. pour in the lemon juice and grand marnier. add a couple ice cubes and shake well till everything is combined. strain the beverage into a glass with the rest of the ice. top your glass off with club soda to taste and stir well to combine. garnish with peach wedge and basil. enjoy!