Hello! I’m Aalia, a creative and an artist. I love to reimagine the world in shades of every color. I’ve run a successful art business for several years at House of Aalia. The most satisfying part of creating is the feeling of joyful mindfulness and entering a state of relaxation and calm. The icing on the cake is to have that energy stay with me long after I’ve created something. I crave that energy and always want it to be readily available. This desire has kept me on a constant search for creative outlets that could also foster a relaxing state of mind. Why not delicious beverages with adaptogens like reishi mushrooms that could provide benefits such as reducing anxiety and stress? Something beneficial and refreshing, without compromising on taste. Something my whole family, including my young kids, could also enjoy. As my kids are getting older, the pressures of growing up are also mounting. I wanted them to not miss out on all rites of passage while staying within certain parameters of our family values, like abstaining from alcohol. And so the journey of creating Liqueurish™ began

I aimed to create drinks that were refreshing, tasty, non-alcoholic, and contained elements of both eastern and western origins. My heritage is Pakistani (and I’m a Tarheel, born and bred!) and it is important to me to signify my eastern roots. As an added bonus, adaptogens would be added for their unique enhancing properties. Reishi mushroom, for example, has been used to help enhance the immune system, lessen stress, improve sleep, and reduce fatigue. Chai, a family favorite and eastern cuisine staple, is also included in some of our delicious drinks. Most importantly, the drinks had to be something with allure that my children and their friends would enjoy and want, instead of reaching for alcoholic drinks.

My worlds collided as everything, from branding to the ingredients themselves, was a perfect blend of east meets west; everything became infused with my love of art and creativity . I truly hope your family enjoys these mocktails as much as mine does!
Mindfully yours,
Aalia