Island Bliss Getaway Party

This drink is sure to whisk you away to your favorite island fantasy. With three (yes, three) different kinds of rum, coconut liqueur, orange juice, and pineapple juice, it's got all of the most delicious tropical flavors. You'll transform from city slicker to bahama mama way faster than a plane ride to the islands! Read More

Now, this is not your average margarita. It's certainly not for the faint of heart or layman tequila imbiber. This is a very special Florida Keys version--think Ernest Hemingway and the roaring twenties. The ingredients may make it seem like an average margarita--tequila, lime, and triple sec--but trust me, you'll know differently once you've tried one or two. Read More

Simple is best when you're planning a meal, both for taste and for your own sanity! Especially if you're planning to relax at your Island Bliss party, there's no need to spend hours concocting a complicated dish. Your friends will enjoy this quick and easy mahi mahi even more than anything else you might make! Serve with mango salsa, recipe below. Read More

Do you know what a conch fritter is? This common island dish will really make you feel like you're in the tropics. If you can't find this specialty seafood in your local fish market, you can find it online! Don't let the long recipe intimidate you; these fritters will make your party memorable and are totally worth the effort. Read More

Ever heard of a Goombay Smash? It's a specialty cocktail created by Miss Emily at the Blue Bee Bar in the Bahamas. Technically, the authentic recipe is a secret. But that's no reason not to whip up your own approximation! The main flavors here are coconut, apricot, orange, pineapple, and of course, rum. Read More

I LOVE mango salsa. Island Bliss party or no, it's the perfect condiment to keep in your refrigerator at all times. Why? Because it's great eaten with chips, on salads, as flavor accents to fish and chicken dishes, even in a sandwich wrap! I've eaten it on its own too. Lime, cilantro, corn, mango...it doesn't get much better than that. Add black beans to make it heartier! Read More

Key Lime Pie: The most iconic tropical dessert and the most often executed poorly. Erase all of your awful Key Lime Pie memories with this fabulous recipe. It's simple and easy, but it will be far better than anything you could make from a mix. Whip it up the day before your shindig and it will be ready to go after a few rounds of tropical cocktails. Read More

Did you bring your kids on vacations? That's okay, you can serve them this non-alcoholic tropical punch. They'll love the fresh fruity flavors and bright colors! And they'll definitely get a kick out of the canned fruit floating around in the drink. Read More