15 Red, White, and Blue Snacks and Drinks to Serve on Election Day

Yes, you should have an Election Day party. Yes, you should serve these treats.

/

After you get home from the polls — you're voting, right?! — put on your "I Voted!" sticker and watch the returns come in the best way possible: surrounded by food, drinks, and friends. These delicious red, white, and blue sips and snacks are the perfect way to get yourself into a patriotic mood.
1. Berry Caprese Salad
Salad is good for you. Just like voting.
/
Get the recipe from Diethood.
2. Blue Cheese Strawberry Bites
They might look fancy, but these bites are crazy easy and fast to make, leaving plenty of time to hit the polls!
/
Get the recipe from The Food Charlatan.
3. Red, White, and Blue Italian Soda
You need to make this soda. It's your civic duty.
/
Get the recipe from Oh Sweet Basil.
4. Patriotic Cheesecake
Cheesecake tastes better when it's all dressed up.
/
Get the recipe from Donuts, Dresses and Dirt.
5. Bright Red Beet Hummus
Fancy hummus is the perfect post-voting snack. Or pre-voting snack. Or anytime snack, really.
/
Get the recipe from Food52.
6. Red, White, and Blueberry Popsicles
Your ballot may be secret, but there is nothing secret about how amazing these popsicles are!
/
Get the recipe from The View from Great Island.
7. Mini Fruit Pizzas
It's your duty to vote, and to eat pizza for dessert.
/
Get the recipe from Belle of the Kitchen.
8. Fruit Skewers
These patriotic skewers drizzled with lemon curd sauce are about as good as it gets.
/
Get the recipe from Apron Strings.
9. Cranberry Sparkler Mocktail
This pretty red mocktail is perfect for a Tuesday night campaign celebration! (And you can always turn it into a proper cocktail with some sparkling wine.)
/
Get the recipe from Cupcakes and Kale Chips.
10. Red, Wine, and Blue Spritzer
If you're looking for a festive drink with a little more punch, just pull out the red, wine, and blue!
/
Get the recipe from Wine and Glue.
11. Bang-Up Blue Cheese Dressing
Drizzle this white blue cheese dressing over a red tomato and you not only have something perfect for Election Day, but every day.

Get the recipe from Food52.
12. Patriotic Ice Cream Sodas
You'll wish every day were Election Day just for the excuse to make these ridiculously adorable ice cream sodas.

Get the recipe from Simply Sated.
13. Patriotic Snack Mix
This perfectly portable patriotic snack mix is great for munching in the voter booth. In case you were wondering.
/
Get the recipe from Glorious Treats.
14. Red, White, and Blue Smoothies
These gorgeous smoothies are made with an almond milk blend and are filled with all kinds of brain food.
/
Get the recipe from French Press.
15. White Chocolate Cherry Whole Wheat Scones
These scones are the perfect Election Day breakfast or dessert.
/Get the recipe from Tried and Tasty.

via cosmo














Previous
Next Post »