Memorial Day Treats

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Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, prayer, and gratitude. It is also a much needed holiday and a day that marks the coming of glorious summer days. We've compiled a list of fun, creative recipes from some fabulous bloggers to help you get ready to celebrate:

Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria

A summertime favorite, this sangria recipe uses seasonal grapefruit to add a delicious sweet and sour punch to this refreshing classic.

All you need is:

1 750 mL bottle riesling
1 750mL bottle prosecco (or a dry champagne)
1 cup grapefruit juice
1/2 cup simple syrup
1/2 cup club soda
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
1 grapefruit, cut into chunks/slices 

Love this delectable recipe and photo from How Sweet It Is! Get the directions here: How Sweet It Is

Dark Chocolate Detox Bites

The perfect solution for you health conscious sweet tooths out there.

Ingredients:

• about 8 oz of dark chocolate (the higher the percentage of cacao the better)
• assorted dried fruits, chopped nuts, and seeds

We cannot wait to try these sweet, healthy treats!! Recipe and photo from The View from Great Island

Antipasta Salad Kabobs

The perfect crowd pleaser because they're easy, delicious, and there's something to satisfy everyone's palette.

Ingredients:

• (2) 7 oz containers fresh mozzarella balls (bocconchini)
• (2) 4 oz. packages prosciutto
• 1/2 lb. genoa salami, sliced thin
• (1) 12 oz. jar roasted red peppers
• (1) 6 oz can of black olives, or use the fresh cured olives from the olive bar at your grocery store
• 1 bag of leaf lettuce, any kind you like

Recipe and photo via Mantitlement

Coconut-Almond Chocolate-Dipped Cherries

Cherries declare the presence of summer, and these sweet little bombs of flavor are the perfect touch of decadence for a party. 

Here's what you'll need:

20-30 red cherries
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup light canned coconut milk
1 tablespoon white creme de cacao
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup ground almonds
2 teaspoons Maldon or sea salt, plus extra to garnish

Recipe by Kathryn Budig. Get it here: Cherry Goodness Photo by Cynthia Groseclose

Red, White, and Blue Cocktail

A creative, nutritious, and gorgeous way to add a little patriotism to your summer refreshment. 

Ingredients:

Champagne (or sparkling water for a nonalcoholic option)

Cranberry juice

Blueberries

Raspberries

Square and star ice cube trays

Recipe and photo from mom.me! Check it out here: Red, White, and Blue

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