Entertaining: 4th Of July Cocktail Party With Smirnoff Ice

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Jul

 
As I’ve grown older 4th of July has become a more low-key holiday for me. I love the idea of a simple backyard BBQ or intimate cocktail party before heading to see the fireworks! I’ve teamed up with Smirnoff Ice to create a delicious holiday cocktail —  a Cherry Mojito. It’s so light and refreshing and using Smirnoff Ice makes it a cinch to throw together. For my party I opted for a cream, tan and dark cranberry color scheme and think of it as a ‘classed up’ version of what can be tacky 4th of July decor! 
 
Photography by Krista A. Jones
 

Smirnoff Ice is a great addition to any summer party — a great, refreshing alternative for non-beer drinkers!

Cherry Mojito With Smirnoff Ice
Frozen cherries
Mint leaves
Lime juice
2 ounces light rum
Smirnoff Ice
1/4 tsp Sugar

First gently puree your frozen cherries. You want them semi-intact. Set aside. Next muddle a few mint leaves and 1 teaspoon of lime juice with 1/4 tsp. sugar in the bottom of each glass. Fill with ice, add a spoonfull of frozen cherries, and the rum and top with Smirnoff Ice.

I served this Greek Style Baked Feta and promptly made it the following night again for friends. We devoured it within minutes — and again it’s so easy to put together I see it on my summer menu’s from here on out!

Greek Style Baked Feta
2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cups of kalamata olives, chopped
1 tsp dried oregeno
2 tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
1 block of feta

Mix together chopped tomatoes, olives, oregeno and parsley. Set the block of feta in an oven-proof dish and top with the tomato olive mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until soft. Serve with sturdy crackers or pita chips.

Smirnoff Ice celebrates the absurdly awesome.
 
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Smirnoff via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Smirnoff.

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