DIY Iced Tea Bar
It doesn't matter the season - I am ALWAYS looking for an excuse to drink iced tea! How do you enjoy your Iced Tea? I have been getting more and more into gardening as a hobby and there is nothing like sitting on the back patio with a cold glass of Southern Breeze Sweet Tea and enjoying my garden.
I love the fact that Southern Breeze Sweet Tea has a bunch of flavors to choose from, making it perfect for entertaining large groups; you are promised to have something that satisfies everyone’s taste buds! Check out how to throw your own Southern Breeze Sweet Tea party below!
Make Your Own Iced Tea Bar
This is where you can get creative! For my Ice Tea Bar, I grabbed some old wooden crates, fruit, herbs and various drink dispensers for a cute, inviting set up. At the iced tea bar, guests can choose which flavor of Southern Breeze Sweet Tea (Traditional, Decaf, Half & Half, Raspberry, Peach) they like and add garnishes. I placed the different flavors of tea different pitchers and dispensers. Bonus points if you add labels identifying which flavor each dispenser is. Remember to have lots of ice on hand and some fun straws!
For garnishes, I chose fresh mint, rosemary, lemon + lime wedges and strawberries. If I had raspberries and blackberries I would have added those as well!
Iced Tea Food Pairings
There are a ton of delicious recipes you would make to pair with the many flavors of Southern Breeze. Here are 2 of my favorites!
For an appetizer/finger food - a breakout the grill and make a scrumptious Grilled Peach Flatbread (recipe here). This recipe is the perfect balance between savory and sweet. It pairs great with all the Southern Breeze Sweet Tea flavors but my favorite is to pair it with Southern Breeze Peach sweet tea!
A family favorite is this fresh spin on a classic- Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad. The chicken salad is made skinny by using Greek Yogurt instead of mayo! You can make even more healthy swaps by using whole wheat bread or lettuce wraps instead of croissants.You can find the recipe here.
Entertainment
If the kiddos are bored or the conversations have dulled down, you will need some fun ways to entertain your guests! I love to keep a pile of board games and blankets (for laying out on the grass) to encourage some fun team play time. Some of my favorites include Uno, Jenga, Apples to Apples and Clue!
Yard games, of course, are also a huge hit! Horseshoes & Corn Hole are sure to keep everyone entertained for a long time.
Looking for more fun recipes to make with your Iced Tea Party? Try this fun Lemon Mint Sweet Tea Cocktail. Or this delicious Thai Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing!
Tara Butler- Lace and Grace Blog Bio: Tara is a born and raised Frederick, Marylander. On Lace and Grace, Tara loves to share her travel adventures, original recipes and fun life events. She lives with her Husband and two pups, Cha Cha & Hoover. In her spare time, she loves to be outside, explore new places, cook (obviously), entertain friends/family and go antiquing. Make sure to check out her blog for more delicious recipes and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.