Easy, 4th of July Beverage Cart Ideas!

Patriotic celebrations kick off tomorrow…and if you’re still looking for a few festive ideas I’d love to share some quick, easy, & delicious inspiration for your 4th of July beverage cart!  Summer celebrations require summer sips…and watermelon punch is a perfect drink for your red, white and blue festivities! Not only is it pretty, but you can use the shell of the fruit for your punch bowl!  It can be so easy to pull together some holiday fun without stressing or spending tons of money!  Gather your family and friends, serve up some simple snacks, light up the sparklers, and roll out some seasonal beverages!  It doesn’t have to be anything more than that to enjoy the holiday with your favorite peeps!  So grab some holiday inspiration AND the yummy recipe for a sweet and refreshing holiday drink!

easy, last-minute 4th of July beverage…

i found this darling beverage cart at a local garage sale last year, but fortunately you don’t need a cart to serve up some holiday sips!  a tiny table or even a tray can hold the simple supplies needed to keep your guests cool…

i used the watermelon itself as the bowl to dish out the punch…

i think it looks so fun served like this and how pretty is the color?!  perfect for a red, white and blue celebration!

simple mason jars look so cute tied up with bakers twine…they make a rustic addition to the cart!

but extra paper cups will work just fine after all the jars are gone!  it’s always a good idea to have some additional cups on hand for any party!

and the decor also stays simple…paper globes and a stars-and-stripes banner are just enough to make my cart holiday-ready!

i just love this sweet banner i picked up last season…i bet if you look through your old decorations, you’ll find something you forgot you had!  and make sure to check out your local stores for after-holiday sales to hopefully find a new treasure to put away for next year! OR go get my first free downloadable banner HERE!

be sure to grab the printable recipe and whip up this family-friendly punch!

and have a safe and festive 4th of July!

Watermelon Punch

Print Recipe

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Servings	Prep Time
1 punch bowl	20 minutes

Servings Prep Time 1 punch bowl 20 minutes

Watermelon Punch Print Recipe CourseBeverages CuisineBeverages Servings Prep Time 1 punch bowl 20 minutes Servings Prep Time 1 punch bowl 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large watermelon pulp removed
• 2 Cups frozen strawberries
• 1/2 Cup sugar
• 3 Cups setlzer water
• ice cream or sorbet, optional

Servings: punch bowl

Instructions

1. To make the serving bowl: slice a small portion of the bottom of the melon so that it will stand. Then cut off the top and scoop out the pulp with a large spoon. (and ice cream spoon works well) Cover rind with plastic wrap and chill.
2. In a blender or food processor blend the melon, sugar and berries. Remove and press through a fine sieve. Discard the solids.
3. Add the seltzer and chill. Pour into the chilled rind and serve directly from the melon.
4. Can add scoops of ice cream or sorbet as an option.

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Amalfi Decor:  decorative tray

Kirklands:  similar fabric bunting

Home Goods: paper straws