Summer Entertaining Guide

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Small Dinner Party

Patriotic Family-Friendly Party

Relaxed Backyard Drinks

small dinner party

small dinner party

Playlist

Feel the summer vibes with this throw-back mix This round up of classics from the ‘60s and ‘70s will appeal to every generation and will keep the night rolling.

Cocktail

Palomas are our go-to drink this summer and we’re serving this pink drink in our Starry Night Rocks glasses. Tip: If you’re in a pinch, skip the simple syrup in this recipe and substitute grapefruit-flavored sparkling water

Outfit

This easy dress screams summer

Menu

This is Co-Founder, Margaret’s, go-to entertaining meal from start to finish (chances are some of you reading this have eaten it at her house) She stole it from great friends and it continues to deliver With the easy-to-prepare sides and prep that can be done in advance, this is a healthy and satisfying dinner. Plate it on our Lunar collection ...and don’t skimp on the green sauce.

Seasonal Flowers

we’re scouring farmers markets and our local grocery stores for peonies this time of year. Tip: If we can find a double bunch, they’re perfect in our Lettuce Leaf Vase If we can only find a few stems, we’re using this trick

small dinner party recipes

Classic Paloma

Ingredients

2 ounces tequila

2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, plus wedges for garnish

2 ounces sparkling water

½ ounce lime juice

¼ ounce agave nectar or simple syrup, or to taste

Sea salt to rim the glasses

Ice

Instructions

Salt the rim of the glass by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the edge and dipping it onto a small plate of salt. Mix the tequila, grapefruit juice, sparkling water, lime juice, and agave nectar into the glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with ice Adjust sweetness to taste Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad

Ingredients

2 cups diced or sliced English or Turkish cucumber

1–2 ripe avocados, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes ( yellow and red are nice ) cilantro leaves for garnishing olive oil for drizzling generous, 5 finger pinch kosher salt squeeze of lime

Instructions

Place the diced cucumber in a wide shallow bowl. Add avocado, spacing it out evenly Add a few cherry tomato halves Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil Squeeze with lime juice

Garnish with cilantro leaves

Peruvian Chicken

Ingredients

1 1/2 –2 pounds chicken

Marinade:

4 garlic cloves- finely minced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tsp honey, agave or sugar

1 tbsp cumin

2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp dried oregano

1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp soy sauce ( optional)

Instructions

Green Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup sour cream or mayo

1/2 jalapeño

1 garlic clove

1 cup chopped cilantro

1/4 tsp kosher salt

a squeeze of lime ( 1 tbsp, save other half for salad)

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blending until relatively smooth, scraping down the sides if necessary

Using a garlic press, finely mince the garli and place it in the bowl Add oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano and salt and optional soy sauce. Stir. Toss it with the chicken in a bowl, coating all sides well, and/ or brush it onto the portobellos Marinate while the grill heats up or overnight for more flavor (The portobellos will soak up the marinade so if marinating overnight go lightly, reapply before grilling.)

patriotic family-friendly party

patriotic family-friendly party

Playlist

Patriotic Hits

Cocktail

This party is all about ease and we’re keeping that theme going with our cocktail Ranch Water is the simplest one out there and will look great in our Blue Striped Rocks Glasses Bonus, the Topo Chico can also be a non-alcoholic option as well

Outfit

We’re leaning into the theme and wearing this number.

Menu

Family friendly is the name of the game and this spread is just that. We’re serving popcorn as an appetizer (pop at home or grab a bag at the store). Both kids and adults will love it. For the meal we’re going with the classics - smash burgers, this take on coleslaw, and this refreshing watermelon salad For dessert, we’re trying our hand at (semi-) homemade ice cream sandwiches

Seasonal Flowers

Make it easy on yourself and grab a terracotta pot and fill it with American flags. If you want to elevate it slightly, pot several varieties of herbs (ones you’ll actually use) and tuck flags into each pot.

patrioticfamily-friendly party recipes

Ranch Water

Ingredients

3 ounces blanco tequila, such as Espolon or Casamigos (about 2 shots)

1 ½ ounces fresh lime juice (about 1 shot)

Topo Chico, chilled Fresh lime wedge for garnish

Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

Dressing

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

3 tbsp lime juice

½ garlic clove, minced

¼ tsp sea salt

For the salad

5 cups cubed watermelon

1 cup diced cucumber

¼ cup sliced red onions

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

1 avocado, cubed

⅓ cup mint or basil leaves

½ jalapeño thinly sliced Sea salt

Smash Burger

Ingredients

Canola or grapeseed oil

4 cups (¼-inch) sliced red onions (2 medium)

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp good red wine vinegar

1½ tsp dry mustard powder

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1¼ pounds ground beef with 20% fat

1¼ cups grated Gruyère cheese (4 ounces)

4 sandwich potato rolls, such as Martin’s Ketchup, for serving

Instructions

Using a rocks glass really, whatever glass you have on hand fill with ice. Add tequila and fresh lime juice Top with Topo Chico Add fresh lime wedge to the rim of the glass. Enjoy!

Instructions

Using a rocks glass really, whatever Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salt

Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions on a large plate or platter Drizzle with half the dressing Top with the feta, avocado, mint, and serrano pepper, if using, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Season to taste and serve

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large (12-inch) sauté pan over medium heat, add the onions, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and starting to brown Add the sugar, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and caramelized Add the vinegar and cook for 30 seconds to deglaze the pan

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relaxed backyarddrinks

relaxed backyard drinks

Playlist

This playlist feels particularly appropriate for summer cocktails.

Cocktail

Nothing screams ‘summer’ louder than Gin & Tonics

We love this cocktail in our Triple Threat glasses as well as our Rocks glasses

Outfit

Keeping with the relaxed theme, we’d be wearing this relaxed but seasonal number.

Menu

No dinner needed for this gathering! But some light snacks are ideal. Our go to is a trio of potato chips, olives and peanuts. We promise it will be a hit. Other easy appetizers are cut up vegetables with green goddess dip or caprese on a stick

Seasonal Flowers

If your table allows, some brightly colored zinnias in our Lettuce Leaf Vase would look lovely (or small bunches in several bud vases) If you want to make it easy, just set out a couple votives with tea lights and call it a day (or night, wink wink). Turn

Open your front door

Pour

relaxed backyard drinks recipes

Gin & Tonic

Ingredients

3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) gin

1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon)

fresh lime juice

4 ounces (1/2 cup) tonic water

Lime wedge or slice

Ice

Instructions

Fill a high ball glass with ice Add gin and lime juice. Then top with tonic water Garnish with lime wedge or slice

Bud Vase Trio and Duo

Pro Tip

To make your vases eye-catching, find a total of three different types of flowers or greenery, all in the same color family (we like this ratio: 2 bunches of flowers and 1 bunch of greenery) Arrange each vase with a different combination and with varying heights.

Lettuce Leaf Vase

Pro Tip

We love how well our lettuce leaf vase can display a large bunch of flowers, but particularly hydrangeas. If you have a smaller bunch of flowers, we would try trick below

Secure with a rubber band ⅓ of the way down the stems to keep them from flopping

Cut 5 stems at 6"