Steal This! Red, White & Blue

The 4th of July may be past, but red, white, and blue will always be in style for summer events. Need some inspiration for your next corporate gathering? Go with all-American tones in décor, staff attire, and food!

Double duty: Keeping plastic straws out of the trash and adding an element of fun and color with paper straws. Sturdy enough for liquids—and edibles. Photo courtesy Aardvark

A vintage circus/carnival motif got Catering with a Twist staff into the fun with fantastic costumes. Photos courtesy of the caterer and Julie Wilhite Photography

Summertime is probably the optimal time to serve up a refreshing beverage, and this cherry limeade will satisfy both kids and adults alike, plus fit into your RWB theme. 

Get the recipe!

Cherry Limeade

1 oz lime juice
1 T sugar
1 oz Maraschino cherry juice
Top off with soda water
Garnish with a maraschino chery + lime wedge
Serve over ice

Make it adults-only:

Substitute the cherry juice with cherry liqueur and add one oz vodka

Recipe and photo courtesy of Flavorman beverage architects

Berries: in season and the right color, too. Photo courtesy Mazzone Hospitality and www.joeelariophotography.com

This pancake recipe uses strawberries and blueberries for the red and blue toppings on a pancake made with blueberries folded into the batter. Top them with white vanilla whipped cream and you have yourself a patriotic breakfast! Photo: Aunt Jemima®

Touches of RWB in the tablescape florals, linens, and glassware make a cohesive yet subtle statement. Photo courtesy Blue Elephant Catering and Kate & Keith Photography

For an approachable, downhome style, you can’t beat gingham and bandana prints. Photos courtesy Catering with a Twist and Carli & John Kiene of   INKEDFINGERS.COM

Layer red and white, as Vibrant Table Catering & Events did with this delicious beet napoleon. Photo Evrim Icoz

You really can’t go wrong when you swirl raspberries into a yogurt parfait. Photo courtesy LUX Catering and Events

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Coming up:

August: Craft Cocktail Round Up September: Holiday festivities October: Buffets & Action stations November: Small plates December: International Flavors

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