What You Need to Host the Ultimate Margarita Party
This weekend marks the fifth annual margarita party that I host every year with my mom at her house on the lake. The tradition began as an itch to throw a little fiesta and has grown into an event that friends and family look forward to all year long. We do up a huge make-your-own taco bar, mix up pitchers of fresh margaritas and litter the yard with lawn games of all varieties. (For ideas, check out my favorite lawn games!) Trust me when I say, this is the perfect party for kids and those kids at heart. Want to plan a fiesta of your own? Here's my guide for throwing an awesome margarita party!
1. Pinata
Let me just say, if you're hosting a Mexican-themed fiesta a pinata is an absolute must. Grown-ups and kids can't get enough!
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2. Festive Invitations
These invitations are an easy DIY project - use crepe paper fringe glued on colorful card stock and use a rubber stamp to print your message. Details can be handwritten on the back or inside.
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3. Drink Pitcher or Dispenser
Drink pitchers and dispensers are great for summer parties. You can serve up your margaritas, lemonade and even lemon ice water.
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4. Papel Picado
Papel picado is a beautiful Mexican tradition featuring cut out designs in colorful paper strung on garlands. Hang them over your food table or drink station for a little extra color.
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5. Striped Straws
Add an instant kick to cocktails, mocktails, lemonade and soft drinks with rainbow colored striped straws!
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6. Drink Bucket
A big drink tub is the easiest way to keep drinks chilled and at the ready. Plus, it's prettier than a big plastic cooler!
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7. Classic Margarita Glasses
Of course, no margarita party is complete without classic margarita glasses. You can often find them locally this time of year in lots of colors in break-proof plastic.
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8. The Perfect Margarita
Naturally a margarita party requires great margaritas. Pre-mixed and frozen versions need not apply - the best margaritas feature fresh lime juice, good tequila, orange liqueur and are served on the rocks. (Just say no to bright green margaritas, trust me!)
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- By Cyd Converse
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