Pretty Drinks

After viewing Something Old Something New's post on drinks, I was reminded of this lovely idea from Martha. I love at an outdoor event when there is immediately a water service upon arrival. This is a pretty way to fancy it up. All you do it take a glass bottle you'd like to fill with fruited water. Cut a milk jug's top off and place the bottle in the jug. Fill the jug only about an 1/8th full of water and float some fruit slices. Place the whole thing in the freezer until frozen. Then repeat with another layer of water and fruit until the whole thing is full. The fill and repeat is so all the fruit doesn't float to the top. When you're finished remove the jug from the bottle and wahlah! Beautiful water service for your guests. -Amanda
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While perusing thrift stores this weekend for interesting AND cheap goodies to use at some upcoming events, I came across a whole slew of wonderful and beautiful glassware, vases, and bottles at the local Salvation Army. The most expensive one I found was a large jug for about 79 cents. Combine a few great finds like that, free water and some fruit, and you've got yourself one heck of a thrilling and thrifty event showpiece.-Lyndsi