Hi! This week I am sharing some ideas for celebrating the 4th of July.
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).
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.
An old drawer that’s been converted into a shelf holds the Margarita glasses.
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!
I already had the big beverage dispenser. I think it was from Targe’ last year.
The Margarita glasses are regular canning jars dipped in lime juice and rimmed in sugar. That’s what you pour the Watermelon Margaritas into.
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.
A bowl of fresh limes lets people garnish as they please.
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Whoooooaaaaaa! This is an amazing set up! So many details that are so spectacular. I love it, I love it, I love it!!!!!!!!!!!
Those margaritas look so good and refreshing and addictive, too. Your display is very festive.
Yummy!!!! This sound perfect right about now…it’s 115 in AZ today…ugh!
L*O*V*E.. oh.. I’m SO making these at the cabin this weekend~! thanks!
Adorable! I’ll be marking those margarits for post-baby :)
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
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Whooohooooo……..look so good! Thanks for sharing Malia!
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!
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
Yummy! I have to try these, the recipe is inspiring!
So glad I found you on SITS!
XXOO
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!
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
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
So unbelievably wonderful!!! And yummy too!!!
Thank you so much for sharing! Such a gorgeous display! I may have to do this for my upcoming get together :)
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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. :)
Watermelon margaritas are the best, my fave. ;) Happy 4th to you and your family Malia!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas! This was a great post.
Best wishes,
Natasha.