A step-by-step guide for a fun-filled escape to paradise.
There’s a fine line between Saturday night and Sunday morning…be sure to respect it. Do not operate seaplanes, sailboats, heavy machinery or other motorized vehicles while consuming frozen cocktails. Please drink responsibly - moderation seems to be the key. Scan the QR code below to explore the online treasures of the Ultimate Party Guide. Get printable invitations, a sea of recipes and slip into the Margaritaville® state of mind.
Contents The Guest List No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem The Atmosphere Margaritaville®, It’s a State of Mind Activities Growing Older, But Not Up The Food Feeding Frenzy The Beverages Frozen Concoctions That Help Me Hang On Extra Cargo More Cool Stuff
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THE LIST Invite your friends, invite your boss, it doesn’t matter as long as they leave their suits at home. No Shoes, No Shirt, No problem Invitations The invitation is your first chance to put guests in a down island mood – and to give them fair warning what kind of time they’re in for. We’re not talking about those fancy, frilly invites you sent out when you got married – we’re talking invitations Margaritaville-style.
The Message In A Bottle Write your invitations out on small pieces of paper, roll them up and stuff them into those little airlinesized liquor bottles. Mail in a padded envelope. Flip Flops Purchase a dozen pairs of those really cheap flip flops at the department store. Write your invitation out in a metallic pen on the sole of each shoe, and mail in a padded envelope. Coconut Telegraph Just tell your friends and count on the Coconut Telegraph to spread the word. It’s a party, after all.
The Attire This ain’t no upscale shindig, it’s a throwback shell beach party. Island attire is difficult to describe in words – it’s kind of a laid-back tropical colliding with tourist tacky. Amongst our suggestions: Tropical Shirts The perfect fallback outfit for men and women, the tropical (or Hawaiian) shirt is always a good choice. The brighter the color, the better. There is no such thing as a tropical shirt “too tacky” to party in. Extra credit if you purchase one from our Margaritaville® stores.
Grass Skirts & Coconut Bras Not just for the women anymore, guys and gals can both party down in tropical style with grass skirts and coconut bras. Available at most party stores or, if you need to, make your own with real coconuts, twine and a drill. Just be sure that, as the party winds down, that woman going crazy is, um, actually a woman. Shark Fin Hats The perfect accessory for the guys. Embrace your inner land-shark by donning a shark fin hat.
THE Margaritaville®, It’s a State of Mind Okay, so maybe you don’t live on a tropical island with your own private beach and hammock. That doesn’t mean your party, even in the middle of winter, still can’t have some island-vibe. If there’s one thing that fans of Margaritaville®, aka, Parrotheads have demonstrated time and time again, it’s that Margaritaville® is a state of mind. Party Store Paradise To start, raid your local party store of all its tiki and Hawaiian decorations.
Six-string Music Of course, you should have plenty of Jimmy Buffett but mix it up with a little bit of reggae, some island tunes and just a sprinkling of the classics and you’ve got the recipe for fun. Beach Balls Be sure to pick up a variety of beach balls to scatter throughout the party. You might want to consider putting away any valuable objects - don’t say we didn’t warn you. Tiki Torches If your party is outdoors, grab some citronella tiki torches from your local mega-store.
Go Coconuts Many grocery stores carry coconuts year-round. Stock up. For starters, you can drill a hole in them and drain out the milk so you can refill it with your favorite concoction (warning: please drill responsibly). Insert a straw after it’s full and be the envy of your friends. You can also (carefully) saw the coconuts in half and use the two parts as tropical votive holders. Your Aunt Rita would be proud. Paper Umbrellas If you’re going to have boat drinks, you need the paper umbrellas.
Table Decorations Cover your tables with brightly colored cloths. Use raffia to tie the napkins. Scatter starfish and sand dollars on the tables. Fill glass containers with shells. Use colorful sand buckets filled with sand, flowers and paper umbrellas as centerpieces.
ACTIVITIES Growing Older, But Not Up Karaoke anyone? Your party guide includes a full menu of activities to put your dignity at hazard and to help everybody out of their lawn chairs and into a conga line. Coconut Bowling If you trust party guests to safely roll tropical fruits around your house after a few margaritas, then this is the game for you! Use pineapples or empty cans as pins, large to medium coconuts as the ball and bowl from 8-10 feet away.
Loudest Shirt Contest As we’ve stated time and time again, when having a tropical party, it’s inevitable that at least one guest will wear an amazingly obnoxious tropical shirt. Why not reward their fashion courage with a “loudest shirt” prize? It’s also a golden opportunity for some memorable party photos that may come in handy the next day. Lime Pitch & Putt Golf Use only a putter and a wedge to negotiate your backyard coarse. One lime per player.
Progressive Conga Line Create a line dance where each guest adds a dance move, which the whole line must follow in turn. Best results attained after the third batch of margaritas. Coconut Croquet Set up your croquet coarse with wickets, using a coconut as your ball. If you break your coconut, you’re out, so think twice about “sending” your opponents ball into the neighbor’s yard. For nighttime play put candles next to each wicket.
Treasure Hunt Have your guests set out to find the infamous “lost shaker of salt”. Provide everyone with maps, clues, compasses and a time frame to find the treasure. The winner keeps the salt shaker and its valuable contents. You decide on the incentive… Island Life Game This is a simple one that almost anybody can play. To start, fix yourself a tasty margarita and then sit down in your favorite beach chair or hammock. Now put your feet up. That’s it – hours of entertainment.
THE Feeding Frenzy What’s a party without snacks?! From the kitchens of Margaritaville®, our recipes will keep plates piled high with the bounty of the islands. Authentic Jerk Chicken, Island Tropical Dip and Tequila Sunrise Pie are just a few of the delights to whet the appetite of your guests.
1 large or 2 small avocados 1 - 8 oz container of jumbo crab meat – rinsed and pulled apart (optional) 1-6.5 oz can of sliced black olives 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce 8 oz shredded cheese (queso blanco, cheddar or pepper jack) 1-8 oz container sour cream Chili lime taco chips or any flavor 6-12 oz margarita glasses or 10-12 cup glass bowl For the fruit salsa: Stir together papaya, mango, cilantro, peppers and the juice from 2 key limes. Let flavors blend for about 10 minutes.
Jerk Chicken Sticks Marinade: 2 tablespoons freeze dried onions 1 medium clove garlic smashed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 jalapeño peppers (more or less to taste) –finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup tangerine mango guava juice* 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 lb of thin boneless skinless chicken breast cutlet–cut int
Key West Shrimp Cakes With Cream Sauce Shrimp Cakes: 1 lb tiger shrimp frozen, deveined in shell (or peeled, deveined, raw shrimp) 2 whole key limes 1/4 of a whole red pepper 1/4 of a whole yellow pepper 1 long red finger pepper (more or less to taste), remove green top 1/4 of a whole medium red onion 1 green onion – clean and trim 5 sprigs of parsley – remove leaves, discard stems Juice of 1 key lime 2 whole eggs 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard 1 1/2 cups course bread crumbs from day old French bread
Flaming Key West Cream Sauce 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/8 cup Margaritaville® Tangerine or Lime Tequila 4 tablespoons butter Pour tequila in a deep sauce pan. Place over medium heat and warm; do not boil. Remove pan from heat and place on cold burner, then carefully with a long lighter (like the ones used to light barbeques), light the tequila and let it burn out. Place pan back on heat and pour in the cream. Let cream boil until reduced by half. Stir with a whisk to keep it from burning.
Tequila Sunrise Pie 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk) 8 oz cream cheese (bring to room temperature) 6 oz frozen tangerine or orange juice from concentrate (thawed) 2 tablespoons regular or Margaritaville® Tropical Tangerine Tequila 1 cup whipping cream (whipped until very stiff) 1 tablespoon grenadine Red food coloring (optional) 1 - 9 inch graham cracker crumb crust (store bought or your own) In medium bowl, beat together condensed milk and cream cheese; then blend in juice and tequila.
THE Frozen Concoctions that Help Me Hang On Perfect frozen drinks make a party paradise, so we asked the bartenders at the Margaritaville® Cafes to contribute their favorite recipes for all sorts of frozen concoctions. With the help of this machine, you’ve already got our secret ingredient - perfectly shaved ice. Adventurous Ritas Explore a vast sea of tastes that will keep your guests drifting back in your direction for more.
Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. The Best Margarita 1 oz Margaritaville® Gold Tequila 1/4 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 oz orange juice 1 3/4 oz Margaritaville® Margarita Mix Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with a salt rim and lime wedge. Strawberry Margarita 1 1/4 oz Margaritaville® Gold Tequila 2 3/4 oz strawberry daiquiri mix Combine ingredients in Blending Jar.
Off to See the Lizard 1 oz Margaritaville® Gold Tequila 1/2 oz melon liquor 1/4 oz lime juice 2 1/4 oz Margaritaville® Margarita Mix Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. Last Mango in Paris 1 1/4 oz Margaritaville® Last Mango Tequila 2 3/4 oz Margaritaville® Mango Margarita Mix Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Hurricane 3/4 oz light rum 3/4 oz dark rum 3/4 oz grenadine 1 oz orange juice 1 oz pineapple juice Float 1/4 oz 151 rum Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with an orange and cherry flag. Add float of 151 proof rum. Piña Colada 1 1/4 oz light rum 2 1/4 oz piña colada mix 1/2 oz pineapple juice Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with an orange and cherry flag.
Strawberry Colada (AKA Miami Vice) 1 1/4 oz light rum 1 1/4 oz piña colada mix 1 1/4 oz strawberry daiquiri mix 1/4 oz pineapple juice Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with an orange and cherry flag. Mocktails Master these liquor-free concoctions, because you should never leave a guest with an empty drink hand. Strawberry Daiquiri 1 oz Lemon-lime soft drink 3 oz strawberry daiquiri mix Combine ingredients in Blending Jar.
Strawberry Colada 1 1/2 oz piña colada mix 1 1/2 oz strawberry daiquiri mix 1 oz pineapple juice Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with an orange and cherry flag. Strawberry Banana Daiquiri (Jolly Mon) 1 1/2 oz banana daiquiri mix 1 1/2 oz strawberry daiquiri mix 1 oz pineapple juice Combine ingredients in Blending Jar. Blend and pour into a 12 oz glass. Garnish with an orange and cherry flag.
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Jumbo Jar 54 oz pitcher lets you make bigger batches Insulated jar makes ice-cold beverages last longer than ever Extra 36 oz Jar Perfect for making extra batches for large parties Gives you the flexibility to make multiple flavors without stopping to clean Choose from stylish glass or shatter resistant plastic
Drink Mixer Bottle Pre-mix 50 oz of margarita, daiquiri or piña colada ingredients to prep your party Follow the simple markings on the side for consistently delicious recipes Holds enough mix to make three batches of your favorite frozen drink Works with any Margaritaville® Frozen Concoction Maker® Frozen Concoction Maker®Travel Bag Stylish design with details like “the lost shaker of salt” zipper pull Customized with Margaritaville® logo and tropical detailing Durable material to withstand “party punishm
Margaritaville® Salt and Lime Serving Set Makes placing the final touches on your drinks a breeze Includes shot glass, cutting board, lime tray and salt rimmer Designed to fit together for compact storage Extra Battery Heavy-duty, 18-volt replacement battery pack keeps the party powered up Stay cordless and concoct an additional 60 drinks on a single charge Works with the Explorer™ Frozen Concoction Maker®
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