PARTY Perfection

Ways To Elevate Your Event Game: from Cinco de Mayo to the Kentucky Derby

From the kitchen of Katie Browning

QUESO WITH A TWIST INGREDIENTS:

1 block Velveeta Blanco

1 block of Cream Cheese

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 can Rotel

1 can of Diced Green Chilis Taco Seasoning to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat until melted on the stove or microwave and serve with your favorite chips!

From Ernest Hemingway to the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep has been a staple of southern drinks across the US. It is especially enjoyed during the Kentucky Derby, the mint and bourbon go together to make a light and refreshing drink to enjoy during the day or night. The Salty Saloon likes to make the Mint Julep but with a twist.

From the bar car of the Salty Saloon

TEXAS MINT JULEP INGREDIENTS:

8-10 mint leaves

1/4 ounce of simple syrup or two sugar cubes

2 ounces or Kentucky bourbon from your local Bison Chip liquor store. For a Mint Julep with a twist: 1 oz of Pomegranate Cranberry Juice

Garnish: mint sprig

DIRECTIONS:

Take the mint and simple syrup or sugar cubes and put it in the bottom of your cup

Take a muddler and gently muddle. This dissolves the sugar and releases the oil and aroma of the mint.

Fill the cup with crushed ice

Add your bourbon and if wanted the pomegranate cranberry juice

Stir slowly till the glass starts sweating Sip and enjoy!

From the bar car of the Salty Saloon

Margarita Madness

INGREDIENTS:

1oz of Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

1 oz of Orange Liquor

2 oz of Repasado Tequila from the Bison Chip

Salt and lime for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Shake well with ice. Serve over ice. Garnish with salt and lime. Cheers!

Tips & Tricks For Planning a Perfect PARTY

First, hit up the dollar tree if you want paper plates & plastic cups for easy clean up or visit our local Country Market if you want to buy some that you can reuse year after year.

Build your menu, but remember as the host you want to keep it simple enough that you to will still enjoy your party. You don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen the whole time everyone else is mingling.

Don’t forget to give the Salty Saloon a call to have your favorite cocktails served to you in style with a built in photo backdrop! If that’s not in your budget make a quick run to the Bison Chip and grab the ingredients for the Mint Julep or Margarita for a fail proof drink you know everyone will love.

Don’t forget to put on your favorite playlist for some great tunes and if you don’t have a favorite of your own, try one of ours…type in our local JNV country artist Aaron Watson and “Raise Your Bottle” to the boys and let’s remember.

Invite your crew, let go of what your can’t control, relax and have a great time!

CHEERS!