Summer Fun with Style

Can you believe it’s already the middle of July! Wow, this summer is really flying by. If you are like me then during the summer, you love nothing more than to be entertaining friends and family with a backyard party.

While the burgers are cooking on the grill, I love to serve my guests fresh fruit and veggies with dip, and what better way to display my yummy appetizers then on a Confections cutting board. With all of the great designs and bright colors, these cutting boards were meant to be used for more then just cutting, so show them off!

I also love mixing fun cocktails to enjoy while relaxing in a comfy lounge chair. This is when the Confections personalized coasters comes in handy. You can coordinate them to match with your cutting board!

I thought I would share some of my favorite summer drink recipes, try them out and let us know what you think...

Watermelon-Coconut Cooler (Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine)
Serves: 8 servings
Directions: Blend 8 cups frozen cubed watermelon with 8 ounces lemon vodka, 7 ounces simple syrup and a 17.5-ounce can coconut juice. Serve with watermelon wedges.

Red Wine Punch (Courtesy of Food Network Magazine)
Serves: 6 servings
Directions: Combine 1 bottle red wine, 6 ounces brandy, 6 ounces raspberry or orange liqueur and the juice of 2 lemons in a large pitcher and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve over ice and garnish with raspberries and orange slices.