Summer Goodness

What's the go-to summer get-together list?

I'm pretty slutty on the liquor issue. If it comes in a bottle and will be opened, I'll be pretty happy with it. Titos is nice, so is Skyy. I like a Pimms cup, but thankfully this summer can have mojitos since limes aren't a rarity

If it's a summertime party in the afternoon or at night, I suggest: loads of beer, white wine because the ladies love white wine. Vodka and tequila, because later you're probably going to do shots of that. I would have joints rolled and put in a little dish with a lighter next to them. 

Because, why not?

Bowls of almonds

bowls of chips

bowls of guacamole and salsa (yes, even on the east coast!). 

Green AND black olives. They can or can't be pitted, but LET PEOPLE KNOW either way. If you put out an empty bowl next to the olives, let them know what to do with a few pits IN the bowl. The last thing you wanna hear is, "man, I was in line at the Trader Joes and this guy had 20 items in his Car...ARGHARGHARGHAGRHARGH FUCK! MY TOOTH IS GONE!."

Just let someone know. Or let them get the visual acuity thing with the bowl with a few pits.

If you BBQ, do some carne asada with the tortillas and hot peppers heated up ON the grill. Then mix the hot peppers with some onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in a large tin foil bowl that you let get really toasty on the grill. 

You'll like this- I'm not bullshitting you.

Also, onion dip. I don't care where you are on the spectrum, but everyone from Bill O'Reilly to someone else with a mental disorder LOVES onion dip with chips.

You can do cheap soda, but why? You're hosting your friends, not the Insane Clown Posse's juggalos. Get some of that delicious blood orange or limon soda from the Trader Joes. I don't care if you're from the south, but if you have RC Cola you're telling your friends they're only worth 85 cents and diabetes for 2 liters. 

Though I make a special place in my heart for Cheerwine and kola champagne

Finally, ice. Even if you have a full freezer, get more ice.

If someone calls to see if you need anything? Ice. 

You will always need more ice for cooling the cooler, cooling drinks (unfortunately yes, even ice cubes in white wine), and putting a few cubes down the back of your favorite person.

Enjoy the summer!