Fireworks and Fun for the 4th!

When I think of July 4th, I think of friends, family, good food, fun drinks and of course fireworks! Whether you're hosting the party or were lucky enough to get an invite, we have great ideas to make this July 4th memorable!

Sometimes, in all of the commotion, we forget how much fun it is to have a themed party and what better holiday to decorate for? It is as easy as adding flags to your existing planters...

Or as lavish as creating a work of art with your table setting!

Don't forget to cool off with these beautiful and tasty red, white, and blue cocktails!

1) Fourth of July Cocktail 
Ingredients 

• 1 ounce watermelon schnapps
• 1 big splash cranberry juice
• 1 very thin slice jalapeno or serrano pepper
• 1 slice lemon
• 1 slice lime
• 1 1/2 ounces tequila
• 1/4 ounce blue curacao
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• Watermelon wedge, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Mix the schnapps and cranberry juice in a shaker; pour into an ice-filled glass.

Muddle the jalapeno pepper, lemon and lime slices, tequila, blue curacao and simple syrup (to make a batch, dissolve sugar in equal parts hot water and chill) in the shaker. Slowly strain into the glass over the red layer. Garnish with watermelon, if desired.

(via Food Network)

Wash those cocktails down with themed sweets. If you're baking challenged like myself, just dye some icing and decorate away! Who wouldn't want a colorful cupcake?

 

 

As always, make sure you look your best in July 4th finest!

And remember less is NOT always more! Happy Celebrating!

~The Monkee's Girls~