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Rustic Fourth of July: Beverage Bar featuring Watermelon Margaritas

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Hi! This week I am sharing some ideas for celebrating the 4th of July.

Watermelon Margarita Recipe

My plan is to use pieces I already have, things that are free or items that are available at the grocery store (as much as possible).

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Setting up a beverage bar outside can encourage guests to stop and chit-chat, and having a special drink available gives them something to talk about. Watermelon Margaritas are the perfect warm weather refreshment. Fresh and delicious on a hot day. The recipe is towards the end of this post.

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An old drawer that’s been converted into a shelf holds the Margarita glasses.

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The map of the US in the background is actually a piece of wrapping paper that I sewed on some fabric from Value Village (99 cents)!

This Land of the Free art is a free printable courtesy of I Heart Naptime. The paper straws are from an Etsy shop called Showers Bring Flowers. I noticed a big range in the price of paper straws when I was shopping around.

The vino wine glasses are from World Market from about five years ago. They might still carry them!

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I already had the big beverage dispenser. I think it was from Targe’ last year.

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The Margarita glasses are regular canning jars dipped in lime juice and rimmed in sugar. That’s what you pour the Watermelon Margaritas into.

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Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 lime wedge, 3 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon (or seedless), 1/2 cup tequila. 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur), lime wedges to garnish

1. Place 2 teaspoons sugar in a saucer. Run the rims of 6 glasses with a lime wedge (or freshly squeezed lime juice). Spin each glass in sugar and set aside.

2. Combine watermelon and next 4 ingredients (through Triple Sec) in a blender; process until smooth. Fill each glass with 1/2 cup crushed ice. Add 1/2 cup margarita to each glass. Garnish with lime wedges. Makes 6 servings.

Source: Sue Spitler, Cooking Light Magazine July 2010

The Margaritas are really good and they’re only 105 calories a serving.

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A bowl of fresh limes lets people garnish as they please.

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Linking Up.

Malia


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  1. [email protected] Two Shades of Pink says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Whoooooaaaaaa! This is an amazing set up! So many details that are so spectacular. I love it, I love it, I love it!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Patricia says

    June 27, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Those margaritas look so good and refreshing and addictive, too. Your display is very festive.

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  3. Kara says

    June 27, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Yummy!!!! This sound perfect right about now…it’s 115 in AZ today…ugh!

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  4. Vicki Chrisman says

    June 27, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    L*O*V*E.. oh.. I’m SO making these at the cabin this weekend~! thanks!

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  5. Candace says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Adorable! I’ll be marking those margarits for post-baby :)

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  6. Suzanna says

    June 28, 2011 at 1:13 am

    Mmmm, that looks tasty!
    New follower to your absolutely wonderful blog. Would appreciate it so very much if you wouldn’t mind following me back.
    Thank you
    Suzanna
    zannidify.blogspot.com

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  7. Jane Harrah says

    June 28, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Whooohooooo……..look so good! Thanks for sharing Malia!

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  8. EverydayMama says

    June 28, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Stopping in from SITS! YUMMY — I have to try this recipe and I love your “Land of the Free” sign. Just bookmarked your page to follow — love it!

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  9. Eat. Shop. Save. says

    June 28, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    I’m inspired! Thanks for the follow, stopped by to follow you back. I’m getting out the mason jars this 4th of July.
    Michelle
    eatshopsave.blogspot.com

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  10. Lila says

    June 28, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    Yummy! I have to try these, the recipe is inspiring!
    So glad I found you on SITS!
    XXOO

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  11. Sheryl says

    June 29, 2011 at 12:06 am

    What a great drink recipe! Would you come over to my party “Cast Party Wednesday” and share some of your recipes?
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!

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  12. Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Such fabulous style! I love the way you designed this fabulous margarita bar, Malia! I may have to give this a try for our annual 4th of July Chili Cook-off on Monday!
    jenn

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  13. Pat says

    June 29, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about! :-) This is much more appealing to me than all the candy. Looks beautiful and sounds cool and refreshing. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Pat

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  14. Meredith says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    So unbelievably wonderful!!! And yummy too!!!

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  15. Coley says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:12 am

    Thank you so much for sharing! Such a gorgeous display! I may have to do this for my upcoming get together :)
    http://www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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  16. Vicki says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    You had me at margarita!! Then the added watermelon.. yum! The whole setup was super cute and easy to do. Great post. I found you through Transformation thursday. I am your newest follower. I hope you check out my submission #238. :)

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  17. Nancy says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    Watermelon margaritas are the best, my fave. ;) Happy 4th to you and your family Malia!

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  18. Natasha in Oz says

    July 3, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas! This was a great post.
    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

    Reply

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