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Infusions aren’t just for vodka anymore

Creative concoctions don’t always have to feature booze. In fact, the current craze involves using fresh fruits and herbs to jazz up...wait for it...water. It’s true. Infused water is great for garden parties, brunches, and events with under-aged guests. Skip the soda and go for something with a splash of style.

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It’s hard to believe, but Labor Day is just around the corner. Labor Day is the holiday that brings the long hot days of summer to a close. That means it’s time to start planning your big holiday bash! Say farewell to the season in festive style by throwing a Labor Day party that will be remembered for a long time.

Many people choose to grill out or have a picnic to celebrate with friends and family. But why choose the same old simple barbeque when there are so many other fun party options?

Labor Day Party Food-Truck Style  

Having Labor Day Party Food-Truck Style is fun, unexpected, and it will make your ordinary event something unforgettable. And with fantastic Smarty's Labor Day Sale, you will easily ensure your Labor Day Party is a hit!

Do you know what I love about food trucks? The menu is so simple. You have a few options to choose from, and you know it's all going to be delicious. As much as I love the idea of hiring a food truck for a Labor Day, that just isn't in everyone's budget. But you don't actually need a food truck! You can easily create that same environment with your cuisine and your serve-ware. So put together a food truck-like menu with your favorite fare and serve it up food-truck style!

Hand-cut fries and signature cocktail

Cocktail hour: Choose a signature cocktail and serve in mini glasses with your hors d'oeuvres. Hand-cut fries and fancy sauce (ketchup, mayo, and garlic powder)...who could refuse? Our mini duo section cups are perfect for serving side-by-side!

Keep your place settings minimal. Napkin, fork and knife, and menu card. We dipped our utensils in tangerine paint to coordinate with the teal and tangerine theme, and placed a sprig of dill at each setting.

Salads: We pick was the All-American with bacon, cheddar, tomatoes,  cucumbers, and iceberg, and the Cranberry Walnut with feta and field greens.

Dessert: Creme puff pastries are a great cake alternative!

Add orange slices to your centerpieces for a beautiful pop of color and citrusy scent! You can even use floral stems to cut costs and still have the lush aroma.

Download our printable menu card, yum tags and drink tags here!

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Happy Labor Day Smarties

With love Smarty had a Party! 

Watermelon and Mint – an undeniably successful combination.

What you need:

• Rectangular White Serving Trays
• Stemless Champagne Flutes
• Stemless Wine Goblets
• 60 oz. Pitcher
• Pink Cocktail Napkins
• Bamboo Skewers

Ingredients:

• 6 cups seedless watermelon
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 lime
• 5 cups of water
• fresh mint leaves - to taste
• granulated sugar or agave - to taste (optional)
• 2 cups white rum (optional)

Directions:

• Cut watermelon into cubes
• Mix watermelon in blender or food processor until smooth
• Juice the lemons and lime
• Combine lemon juice, lime juice, water, sugar/agave, and blended watermelon
• Stir the mixture
• Strain mixture into a pitcher for less pulp (optional)
• Add mint leaves and lemon and lime slices for garnish

Smarty Party Tip 1: If you would like to add the white rum to the watermelon mint lemonade, instead of adding 5 cups of water, add 2 cups of white rum and 3 cups of water.

Smarty Party Tip 2: If you enjoy bubbly drinks, you can substitute water for seltzer water or 7 Up.  

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