Appetizers and Drinks to Enjoy All Summer Long

Watermelon Feta Mint SkewersSummertime and the livin’ is easy!

Julie here today, and I am in a summer state of mind. One of my favorite things about the season is getting together with friends and family at a pool, on the lake, or for a backyard BBQ. It’s such a carefree, laid back season and what’s better than enjoying it all with the people you love?

Now, I wouldn’t classify myself as a “gourmet cook” by any stretch of the imagination, but I do go through phases where I love to dabble in the cooking arena, especially when entertaining guests. I certainly don’t like difficult recipes that take all day to make, but I do like easy, fairly quick, and delicious ones that are sure to be crowd pleasers.

With it being the season of casual gatherings, it’s good to have some recipes in your back pocket for when you might have an impromptu afternoon of swimming at your house or when you’re invited over to a friend’s.

So, below are 14 appetizer and drink recipes  that are simply perfect for the summer! Enjoy!

Bunless Burger Bites

Bunless Burger Bites via Delish

Easy Citrus White Wine Sangria

Easy Citrus White Wine Sangria via Joyful Healthy Eats

Gazpacho Shooters

Gazpacho Shooters via Add a Pinch

Grapefruit Ginger Bourbon

Grapefruit Ginger Bourbon via Fake Ginger

Pinapple Salsa

Pineapple Salsa via The Gunny Snack

Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule via Bacon is Magic

Salmon Avocado Bites

Salmon Avocado Bites via Skinny Ms

Orange Lemonade Punch

Orange Lemonade Punch via A Blissful Nest

Shredded BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Shredded BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps via The Blonde Pantry

Pineapple Blackberry Mojito

Pineapple Blackberry Mojito via Fake Ginger

Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers

Watermelon Feta Mint Skewers via Bites of Bri

Rosé Cocktail

Rosé Cocktail via The Glitter Guide

Whipped Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Fruit

Whipped Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Fruit via Stylecaster

Summer Sangria with Watermelon and Pineapple

Summer Sangria with Watermelon and Pineapple via What the Fork Food Blog

About Julie Weinstein

Julie Lauren is a podcaster, writer, and author. She went to college for fashion merchandising and upon graduating in 2008 she started working in the fashion industry (Intermix followed by Oscar de la Renta) followed by working with Petra Nemcova. Julie started her blog (originally titled “from prosecco to plaid”) in 2011 as well as freelance writing, and she still writes at her website julielauren.com and on various websites. Her first book, "Oops!" came out in 2015 and it’s an insider’s guide to dating, sex, and relationships in your 20s, and she’s currently working on a novel. Her podcast "Hashtag No Filter" launched in January of 2018 and is all about real conversations with real people. No sugar coating and no BS. Her guests include comedians, reality stars, actors, entrepreneurs, and other inspiring and funny men and women. Aside from her own brand, she works with select clients on their social media, content creation, influencer management, and overall brand strategy and partnerships.

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