THIS JUST IN!!! You don’t have to be crazy, or a hippie, a tree hugger or a judgy self-righteous fun sponge to use essential oils! (It’s hard to believe, I know!)  So here it is… my confession: I use oils for nearly everything AND I enjoy adult beverages! There, I said it! But I want to share another secret: I find immense enjoyment in putting those two awesome things together! I use essential oils in a couple of my favorite drinks: Cosmopolitans and Margaritas and maybe I stretch the truth a little (to make myself feel good!) and claim that adding the Essential oil makes them healthy! (in my mind, everything IS better with an essential oil)

So for some summer fun here are a few fun recipes for you to try. (And bonus! Lime is doTERRA’s “Product of the Month” if you purchase 125PV.) You’re Welcome.

Matteson Margaritas

3 parts Stirrings Margarita Mix

2 parts Anejo Tequila 

1 part Cointreau

A squeeze of agave nectar

2 drops of doTERRA lime 

    Mix all together in a shaker of ice, pour over ice and garnish with a lime. 

Cosmopolitan Tracy-tini

3 parts cranberry juice

2 parts Tito's vodka

1 part Cointreau

A drop of doTERRA lime

     Mix all ingredients together in a shaker of ice, pour into a fancy martini glass and enjoy.

Guacamole

2 ripe organic avocados

5-6 chopped organic cherry/grape tomatoes

Half of a red onion; minced

2 drops of doTERRA lime essential oil

1 drop of doTERRA black pepper essential oil

1 drop of doTERRA cumin essential oil (If you are so fortunate to have some!)

Dip the tip of a toothpick in doTERRA cilantro essential oil

   Mash up avocados so they are chunky, add the chopped grape tomatoes, onions and add the drops of lime, black pepper and cumin essential oils. Stir well. Dip a toothpick in the top of the cilantro and stir that into the mix. (seriously, one drop of cilantro is overpowering!!) serve with Beanitos (hint of lime) white bean chips or your favorite corn chips. 

The Benefits of Lime Essential Oil

And emotionally…..

• Gives you a zest for life! 

• It helps you to make room for light and joy. 

• Instills courage and cheer in the heart and reminds one to be grateful for the gift of life. 

• It shines light on the inner motives hidden in the heart and encourages emotional honesty. 

(taken from the book “Emotions and Essential Oils: a Reference Guide for Emotional Healing, 7th edition)

And who doesn’t need all of those benefits as they sip on a margarita?  ;)