The Liquid Muse

24/08/2022

It’s an honor to help this wonderful animal shelter with their fundraising gala. They do the work of angels for animals in our community, and beyond! ❤️

Barkin' Ball Sponsor Spotlight

We would like to thank The Liquid Muse, aka Natalie Bovis for being a sponsor of Barkin' Ball Mission Pawsible!

Named one of four leading women in the liquor industry, Natalie Bovis is an expert at every aspect of the liquid arts. A beverage consultant, mixology educator, cocktail book author and all-around spirits expert, she is also an event producer who bridges the Southwest beverage and arts scene with her annual New Mexico Cocktails & Culture Festival and Taco Wars! Best of all, Natalie is a rescue dog and cat mom and loves helping animal welfare organizations, including the Santa Fe Animal Shelter.

Watch for Natalie’s new book “Drinking with my Dog” coming in early 2023!
And if you are attending Barkin Ball on Friday night, Natalie will be serving a delicious drink from OM Chocolate Liqueur.

Big thanks to Natalie and The Liquid Muse, along with OM Chocolate Liqueur for their support for helping Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s mission to support animals, save lives and spread compassion.

01/08/2021

Chile rellenos (green chile stuffed with cheese & deep fried) served “Christmas” (both red & green NM chile) with a Margarita is my Santa Fe comfort food!

What’s your fave NM dish?

30/07/2021

I keep trying!

How do you sweep away the mundane “gotta get it done” stuff so you can get time to do the juicy stuff that you know you are really here, on earth, to do?

26/07/2021

It’s almost TACO WARS Tuesday again, and you know what that means… tacos, tacos, tacos… breakfast lunch and dinner!

I’m getting started early with my non-traditional breakfast tacos with veganaise & mustard, lettuce, eggs and red onion.

You have a whole day to plan… Show me your tacos in the comments below!

22/07/2021

Tea for two at Los Poblanos is a must-do activity this summer!!

Sandwiches, cakes and tea made for a wonderful experience in an exquisite setting! And the attention to detail - even personalized menus - made it feel like a truly special occasion.

You must make reservations - I highly recommend doing so soon!

21/07/2021

My TACO WARS right-hand lady, Michelle doing what we do… enjoying delicious tacos!

We enjoyed TACO WARS Tuesday at Santa Fe Brewing The tacos by Fusion Taco
were great! I had 2 chicken and 2 veggie.

There are not enough hours in the day to enjoy tacos!

How was your taco day?

20/07/2021

When TACO WARS Tuesday meets Edible Cocktails: Garden-to-Glass!

As readers of my book EDIBLE COCKTAILS know, just about anything used in cooking can be used in cocktails.

I just taught another Margarita Madness cocktail class and had leftover glass rimmer (salt, sugar, red Chile powder) which I used as seasoning for my chicken tacos today.

I think it’s the utter lack of gratitude to waste food so I love finding ways to use everything I buy… even leftover cocktail rimmer!

Plus, tying together a drink and dish with a common ingredient is an “insider tip” to creating perfect food-and-drink pairings.

What are you eating and drinking for TACO WARS Tuesday?

18/07/2021

I was so impressed when I visited Animal Humane New Mexico today. Any shelter is full of people who love animals and so their best to get them healthy, safe and placed in a home.

Also, the campus includes several buildings for admissions, adoptions, fostering, training and a vet clinic for the shelter animals and low income families.

The grounds are beautiful and has lots of original art. I LOVE this piece of two kitties playing. ❤️

Donate to your local shelter and give a kind word to the people working there. They deal with a lot of heart wrenching situations - they are doing the work of angels.

I can’t wait to expand my TACO WARS Takeovers to the ABQ and raise donations for this group! Are you on my list? The Liquid Muse Events go beyond Santa Fe…

18/07/2021

This is my online cocktail classroom in Santa Fe. If you book a mixology class with me - from anywhere in the world - I’ll be here mixing drinks and sharing spirits knowledge and history.

This past weekend, I did a Garden-To-Glass class based on my book EDIBLE COCKTAILS for the NM Master Gardeners Club. One of the club members, my pal Jayne , was on stand by to moderate student questions and act as official drink tester!

Would you like to book The Liquid Muse for your birthday, team builder or “happy hour at home”? Visit TheLiquidMuse.com (link in bio) and send me a request!

18/07/2021

Morning walk with my dog in the high desert. ❤️

16/07/2021

When it’s cocktail o’clock in Albuquerque, grab your mom and meander down to the exquisite Los Poblanos Ranch for a Lavenderita and a Lavender ‘99. Talk about “quality family time!”

13/07/2021

Not gonna lie… all the great things you e read about Horno are true. This tuna tartare on a crispy risotto cake is over of the best I’ve ever had. And the just-foraged mushrooms with pistachio nuts was just beyond amazing. I could have had 2 helpings all to myself!!
I’m very happy to see such success for David and Heather Sellers and their whole crew - and our city!

12/07/2021

The Liquid Muse TACO WARS Takeover #3 was a memorably delicious experience in a heavenly setting. Chef Carolina and her team treated everyone to sumptuous tacos: Wild boar, shrimp and vegetarian along with a selection of stunning salsas, mole and aguas frescas.

And, thanks to our guests, we raised another $200 for the Santa Fe Animal Shelter

I love creating events for The Liquid Muse / Taco Wars family. If you’d like to join us for the next one, please join the mailing list at TheLiquidMuse.com

10/07/2021

It had been a minute since I’d been to Artichoke Cafe in Albuquerque… but I’ll be back more often! It is better than ever with delicious menu items and an elevated cocktail menu. I’ve always like this restaurant but with new ownership by and this place is rising to new heights!

09/07/2021

There was a magical moment in time when I lived between Paris & L.A. and partied in San Tropez. Thank you ma belle for this fun throwback memory… as you said sunny beaches, champagne drenched dance parties and fun with friends. My life has never been conventional - and I thank my lucky stars that I maximized my youth chasing dreams, taking risks and having a million stories to tell… 🎉

08/07/2021

It’s always nice to drink with friends… and even nicer to drink our friends drinks! Check out this summertime refresher from our pals at who’s is based in sunny Los Angeles and donates proceeds to dog rescues!

They mixed our OM Meyer Lemon & Ginger Liqueur with their vodka, lemon juice and Q ginger ale and blueberries 😋

I’m ready for one! How about you?

08/07/2021

We got to check out SkyFire at the newly renovated Bishop’s Lodge this evening. Nice drinks and food. It’s steeped in western theme… which will certainly make it popular with tourists. And, it has amazing sunset views! Pictured here: Mezcalito, ceviche, chips & dips, sunset.

07/07/2021

When you’re all legs…

05/07/2021

Summer soup: Agvolemono
I made this Greek dish recently, and it’s so nice for a light summer supper. I found several recipes online and did what I usually do… took tips from all and then added my own little adjustments to make it my own. I made this one with chicken as an optional ingredient so it works for vegetarians, too.

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly
6 cloves garlic, minced
6 - 8 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons dried oregano
5 tablespoons dill, chopped (set 2 tbsp aside for garnish)
3 tablespoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon salt
black pepper (to taste)
1 cup white rice
3 cups pre-cooked shredded chicken breast
5 egg yolks
Juice of 4 lemons

Soften onions, carrots and celery in oil. Add garlic and herbs. Stir. Add lemon zest, stir again. Add brith and rice. Simmer 20 minutes. Add water as needed. Add chicken, stir to mix. Serve.
(Leave out chicken for vegetarians)

05/07/2021

Forty lucky members of The Liquid Muse Cocktail & Culinary Club snagged tickets to the “Mexico meets France” Bastille Day themed Taco Wars Takeover at Casa Culinaria, in Santa Fe, this Sunday July 11.

Chef Carolina has some beautiful treats in store in the gorgeous hidden garden behind those Adobe walls…

This one is already sold out, of course… but due to its popularity, we are already talking about adding a second date… so I want to know…

Is this something you’d like to attend? Comment below :-)

05/07/2021

Judging by my first visit, I can safely say that my go-to weekend hangout will be … these bartenders at the Botanical Bar are very sweet and make proper drinks. And the food, music and people watching are all delicious!

04/07/2021

The best thing about summer is getting to have dinner parties outdoors with friends on long, warm evenings.

04/07/2021

The best thing about summer is getting to spend time outdoors with friends on long, warm evenings.

03/07/2021

Sometimes you may feel misunderstood even by friends and family… but keep being yourself, and strive to be your best self. The people who get you are your people. ❤️

27/06/2021

Another incredible Taco Wars Takeover! Thank you Chef/Owner Jeffrey Kaplan and your wonderful Rowley’s Farmhouse Ales team for the taco-and-beer pairing for The Liquid Muse guests.

A big thank you to Michelle George for being a great right-hand lady in my events, and Kate Kennedy for always brightening up the big show.

And, thank you, friends, for coming. All successes are a team effort!

And, we raised another $300 for the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society

If you want to come to our next events, sign up for The Liquid Museletter - link in bio.

23/06/2021

I taught my first LIVE post-pandemic cocktail class … and it was wonderful to get back to what I love doing. Making people happy through The Liquid Muse Events - large and small - makes my heart happy.

If you live in or will visit Santa Fe, get in touch! I’d love to teach you and your friends how to make the best Margaritas (or just about anything) and we will have a lot of yummy fun! 😊 🍸🎉

22/06/2021

Found this photo-to-art thingie of me in a byline for an article I wrote for Spirited Magazine (liquor, not religion) . Liked it. Swiped it. 😊

20/06/2021

Parting is such sweet sorrow… I’ve had these sweet babies for about 2 months. From utterly helpless 10-day old bottle feeders who couldn’t even p**p without assistance to healthy, beautiful, playful, hilarious, ready-for-adoption kittens… it’s a journey I’m honored to take… even though my heart breaks a little to give them back to the shelter. Two of these lucky babies have found a great home - together!!! Three more are still hoping for a loving forever home. If you’re interested in a kitty (or two) please get in touch and I’ll give you their adoption numbers at Santa Fe Animal Shelter They’re awesomely perfect! 🙏😻

20/06/2021

Vietnamese steamed mussels with lemongrass. I love exploring hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Albuquerque!

18/06/2021

Think before you eat.