With the holidays quickly approaching, I wanted to share a few last minute holiday drink ideas for your upcoming holiday parties, or a fun night in.

These yummy mocktails are perfect for any size gathering.

Cheers!

Specialty drinks are a delicious way to get into the holiday spirit. This cranberry and lime spritzer is festive, fun, and delicious.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Cranberry juice
Sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
Ice cubes
Lime oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill glass with ice, pour sparking water or lemon-lime soda half way.
Fill additional half of glass with cranberry juice.
Add one drop Lime oil and stir.
Tip: For garnish, add sliced limes and cranberries if desired.
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 fresh lemon, juiced
1 tbsp honey
Lemon sparkling water
3 drops Lemon oil
1 toothpick
Lavender oil
Lemon slices
Use lavender flowers and lemon slices for garnish if desired.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Juice one lemon into the bottom of a tall glass. Mix in honey and Lemon essential oil. Add ice and stir. Fill the rest of the glass with lemon sparkling water. Dip toothpick in Lavender oil, then swirl toothpick in the drink for a few seconds – remove toothpick and enjoy!
There’s no better way to warm up on a cold day than a mug of this hot apple cider! This version is perfectly spiced with a citrus twist that will keep you coming back for more.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1/2 gallon apple cider
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
1/2 c fresh orange juice
3 cinnamon sticks
1 strip lemon zest
Lavender oil
1 strip orange zest
4 whole cloves
Lemon or Wild Orange oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a large pot, combine all of the ingredients.
2. Simmer over med heat for 20 mins. Don’t allow it to boil.
3. When ready to serve, ladle the cider into cups or mugs, leaving the cinnamon, zest and cloves in the pot.
4. Add 1 drop of Lemon or Wild Orange oil to each individual cup and stir well.
5. Serve warm.
*Note: This works great in a slow cooker too.
A SIMPLE WAY TO KEEP STRESS IN CHECK
Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful.

I like to diffuse my favorite holiday stress blend to keep the stress away. dōTERRA Serenity® and Balance® essential oils are the perfect way to keep my emotions in check.

Are there certain scents and aromas that help you with stress and anxious feelings?

HOLIDAY STRESS BLEND
3 drops Serenity
3 drops Balance
Diffuser
Add oils to your diffuser and RELAX!
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*Note: To make this recipe into a roller bottle blend, add 5 drops of Serenity and 5 drops of Balance into a 10 mL roller bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil. Apply roller bottle blend to neck and wrists when an extra dose of calm is needed.
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This week, I just wanted you to know that I’m grateful to be on this journey with you and I’m here to help in any way I can. Just reach out.