Orange You Glad Party & Orange Nojito Mocktail Recipe
Throw a vibrant orange fruit themed party! Get decor ideas, recipes, and the perfect Sparkling Orange Nojito Mocktail (our version of a virgin mojito) to wow your guests.
People often ask if coming up with new ideas is tough, and sometimes, it definitely is. But more often, my challenge is having a million ideas that I just don’t have time to bring to life. Some of those ideas probably should stay ideas, haha.
This “Orange You Glad” Party, though, was one of the good ones—definitely worth making happen. Don’t you agree? We came up with the concept a few months ago. A retro-inspired, super colorful tablescape? Yes, please!
Thankfully, IZZE is one of those brands I absolutely love because they fully embrace my over-the-top ideas (like that tropical garden party last year).
And as a thank-you, our year-round fizzy drink addiction has single-handedly kept them in business. It’s always a win when we connect creatively with a brand that fits so perfectly, and the IZZE Sparkling Clementine was, of course, the star of this shoot.
Also, I’m excited to bring in some mocktails this time after your rave reviews in our reader survey. So let’s dive in!
Oh, and a little side note: I’m obsessed with these black and white vinyl tiles! They’re so easy to apply, and I’m already planning more projects to use them in. Seriously, bring on all the adhesive vinyl!
Fruit Themed Party Dessert Idea: DIY Fruit Macarons
A fruit themed party was obviously the perfect excuse to whip up some of our infamous fruit macarons!
I wanted to add something special so I added a little extra orange gel food coloring. And then, brushed the fruit macarons them with almond extract t0 dip them in sugar.
Want to make your own macarons? We also have an easy how to guide on making homemade french macarons.
Fruit Themed Party Centerpiece
At some point, I became absolutely fixated on the idea of incorporating mandarin leaf sprigs into our floral arrangements. Unfortunately, sourcing them turned out to be anything but easy (and I suspect every florist in Houston now has me on their blocked list).
But I’m not one to abandon a good idea! In the end, we ordered some faux mandarin sprigs and attached them to fresh greenery using hot glue. Honestly, I’m thrilled with how they turned out—and no one could tell the difference!
Mocktail Ideas with Sparkling Juice
We also noticed that this year’s reader survey requested more cocktails. So I whipped up this yummy Nojito based off featuring our favorite IZZE flavor, Sparkling Clementine. Plus, it’s as easy as adding a splash of rum if you wanted to make it alcoholic.
Ingredients needed for a Sparkling Orange Mojito Mocktail:
- IZZE Sparkling Clementine — Or any clementine juice of your choice
- Fresh lemon juice
- Simple syrup — Balances out the tartness of the lemon for a perfectly sweet and tangy flavor
- Rum extract — Optional for that mojito-like flavor. Rum extract is a concentrated flavoring that mimics the taste of rum. Keep in mind that some rum extracts may contain a low percentage of alcohol. A safe choice would be to opt for imitation rum extract.
- Mint leaves — For muddling
- Soda water — To top off the drink
Instructions:
1 — Muddle the mint: In a glass, add the fresh mint leaves, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and rum extract. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently crush the leaves. This helps release their essential oils and brings out that signature mojito freshness. Don’t over-muddle – a light press is all you need!
2 — Pour in Sparkling Clementine: Now for the fun part! Pour in the IZZE Sparkling Clementine over the muddled mixture. The bubbly citrus goodness will bring a refreshing sparkle to your mocktail.
3 — Top with soda water: For an extra bubbly finish, top off your drink with a splash of soda water. Stir gently to mix everything together.
4 — Garnish and serve: Garnish with a few extra mint leaves and an orange slice for a pop of color. Serve chilled, and enjoy your vibrant, refreshing mocktail!
Tablescape: Table Setting Note Cards
Fun fact: these little notes were originally designed my destination wedding!
But with all the excitement and chaos of the big day, they got overlooked and never made it to the tablescape. Even so, I’ve always loved them, and I was determined to find the perfect occasion to use them. Luckily, they fit seamlessly into this color scheme!
Orange Inspired Recipes
What about you? Do you have any fun entertaining ideas you’re itching to try? Maybe even host your own Orange You Glad Party? For more recipe ideas to serve at a fruit themed party, check out a few of our favorites below —
- Orange Chicken
- Cranberry Orange Salad with Creamy Citrus Vinaigrette
- Monkey Bread with Chocolate & Orange Compote
- Orange Creamsicle Whiskey
Orange Fruit Themed Party Sources
- Kate Spade orange napkins
- Rattan placemats
- Blendo bowls
- Gold flatware
- Gold glassware
- Vases
- Crackle orange plates
- Wood cake stand
- Vinyl tile floor
- Chairs
- Artificial oranges
- Notecards
- Similar rattan bag here
Sparkling Orange Nojito Mocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz IZZE Sparkling Clementine
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3/4 tbsp rum extract optional for added mojito flavor
- 10 mint leaves for muddling
- 1 splash soda water
Nutrition
Instructions
- Muddle the mint leaves, simple syrup, and rum extract in a cocktail glass.
- Pour the sparkling clementine juice and lemon juice into the glass. Top it off with 2 splashes of soda water.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, and serve immediately!
Thank you to IZZE for partnering with us on this post! Sugar & Cloth has chosen to donate 5% of all sponsored campaigns to charity, which you can read more about right here.
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