condiments, buffet style — sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, hot sauce, salsa fresca and lime — and let your guests build their own fajitas!
For a clean, classic look, opt for strings of white lights, which are available in all kinds of bulb styles, from Edison bulbs to traditional mini incandescent bulbs. Your lighting choice depends on the ambience you want to create, so do some searching for the perfect lights to amp up your aesthetic and illuminate your style.
3/4 cup brown sugar, plus more to taste 3 cups orange juice 1 1/2 cups brandy, plus more to taste
4 bottles dry red wine 4 cups ice, for chilling
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Instructions In a large mixing bowl, muddle the apple and orange slices together with the brown sugar using a large wooden spoon. Add the orange juice and brandy andmuddle for 1 minute, then stir in the red wine. Add ice and stir to chill. Ladle the sangria into pitchers, addingmore ice as needed. Serve in glasses of choice and top with ice.
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Fajita night would be remiss without a big batch of margaritas, and summer isn’t summer without a pitcher (or two) of sweet sangria. Or for a classic tipple, go for a good old punch bowl, spiked with your alcohol of choice. For a family- friendly fête, opt for virgin cocktails, non-alcoholic fruit punch or a big batch of fruit-infused lemonade.
Food Perhaps the most important element of a summer soirée, delicious food and drink is arguably the best way to bring people together. Whether you’re grilling up kebabs for a crowd or staging a buffet-style potluck, you’ll want to make sure to thoroughly plan your menu. Grill up some juicy burgers for build-your-own burger night, or go for a theme and throw a taco night, complete with margaritas, cerveza, and fiesta-themed decor. Fajitas are a fun option for the grill —marinate and fire up your meats, grill bell peppers, onions and veggies of choice, and keep flour tortillas warm and ready. Set up
MoscowMule
Check out the recipes in the sidebar for some inspiration!
Ingredients 4 cups ice 4 cups strong ginger beer 3 cups vodka
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1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 cupmint leaves, plus more for garnish (optional) 2 limes, sliced, plus more for garnish Instructions In a large punch bowl, combine the ice, ginger beer, vodka, lime juice, lime slices, andmint. Ladle punch into glasses or copper mugs and top with ice and a fewmint leaves. Hot tip: For a smoky, South-of-the- Border alternative, replace vodka with mezcal and add jalapeño slices to the mix for a Mezcal Mule!
Drop the beat with the freshest summer jams on your block, whether you’re showing off your vintage record player or spinning from your favorite streaming app. While vinyl is cool, nothing beats streaming in terms of convenience and a seamless influx of tunes. Make a few party-jam playlists to have at your disposal, and switch as needed to suit the mood. Just make sure their run times are as long as you expect your party to be.
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