Then prosciutto, fig spread, chevre cheese and arugula sandwiches for the more meat please crew topped with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze and Hawaiian macadamia nut blossom honey. Wrapped in wax paper, they are beach friendly, no mess. I even used toothpicks to keep the meatless version together. As well, a bonus with one stop shopping for me since all these ingredients are from my local Trader Joes. Along with a setup of my collection of Mexican blankets and festive plates, napkins and fun plastic cocktail cups from Dollar Tree, Wet Ones and Purell, the scene is set.
I asked everyone to bring a bottle of champs or wine so we stay stocked. Some even brought some salads to add to the offering. My first Sunday in the Bu proved to be a great day to catch up live, take in the sun and be self-indulgent. I included in advance the option for an hour-long private yoga lesson on
the beach ($15 p/p which is a steal) that surprisingly most opted for a little downward facing just before sunset.
I always have a signature cocktail for the ease of having something in hand immediately upon arrival that is easy to transport, delicious and beautiful to look at. This spring I had the opportunity to go to my first LPGA tournament in Los Angeles and met the owner, Amy Holmwood of Origen Vodka, the first product from their Holistic Spirits Company. Origen Vodka is a new Superfood Vodka with a gorgeous rose tint that is packaged in an apothecary bottle design. Their cocktail “Holistic Hole in One”featured on-site at Wilshire Country Club was so good and we enjoyed a few without guilt since it is a natural blend of elderberry, artichoke leaf, green tea and muscadine grapes that create the naturally pink color.
Literally drinking
smarter never
tasted so good.
Amy advised
whether straight or
just topping off
some champs with
it, will elevate the
experience. And
after taking a
bottle of Origen to
a friend’s wedding
make-up trial we
topped off brut
rose and enjoyed
straight up to kick
off her
engagement
brunch. Origen
Vodka (available at
holisticspiritsco.com)
was perfect for the
occasion and would work great in transport for our official Sunday in The Bu signature cocktail.
Whenever possible when friends take time to come to one of my get-togethers I like to gift something special to show I appreciate them. When the temperature dips at the beach, something to stay warm is needed.