Easy Entertaining: Teacup Charcuterie & Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea + Cocktail

Serve up some CharcuTEArie in teacups . . . a pretty and festive way to serve individual portions of charcuterie! Endlessly customizable for a tea party, shower or gathering and an easy way to entertain. You’ll also find a favorite and refreshing tea for summer and hibiscus tea cocktail.

Happy Tuesday!

Welcome to the July edition of Tea on Tuesdays,

a celebration of all things tea on the third Tuesday of the month.

Pam and I are excited to welcome back

Shannon at Belle Bleu Interiors,

as a special guest joining us for tea today.

We’re glad you’re here too, pour yourself a cuppa or glass of iced tea and join us!

You can find Pam and Shannon’s invitation to tea at the bottom of this post.

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Help yourself to some CharcuTEArie, aka, charcuterie in teacups,

a festive way to serve charcuterie for easy entertaining,

a tea party or shower!

I couldn’t muster the energy or enthusiasm to turn the oven on in this heat

for this edition of Tea on Tuesdays, so enter these charcuterie teacups with

 a quick trip to the supermarket!

Start with some pretty teacups and saucers. . .

I’ve found pretty floral ones at HomeGoods and TJ Maxx over the years,

 but you can also shop thrift stores and antique malls.

A traditional charcuterie board is a selection of cured meats, cheeses,

crackers, and various accompaniments like fruit, nuts and / or olives.

 I selected some salami and cubed Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese,

 skewered with these colorful Wooden Food Picks Skewers.

I also added some grapes, blackberries and assortment of favorite crackers to the teacups.

If you have a Trader Joe’s near you, we love both their Fig & Olive Crisps and Raisin Rosemary Crisps. . .

they’re similar to Raincoast Crisps, but smaller (and more affordable!) with a great crunchy texture.

I started by adding Smokehouse Almonds to the bottom of the cups for the end of the skewers to rest and provide some structure and support for the other charcuterie items. Grapes were draped over the sides of the cups next, with crackers and cheese sticks providing some height.

John Wm. Macy – Melting Parmesan CheeseSticks are a cross between a cheese straw and bread stick. They’re a tasty accompaniment to charcuterie, but are fragile and don’t ship well according to the reviews on Amazon. I found mine at Publix, along with La Panzanella Artisan Crackers.

I added butterfly-shaped Pepperidge Farm Golden Butter Crackers too. . .

also fun for butterfly-themed charcuterie! 🦋

I tucked sprig of lavender in the teacups for a pretty floral touch.

We’re sipping on The Republic of Tea – Natural Hibiscus SuperFlower Tea

 { 4.6 out of 5 stars with 4,178 global ratings }

It’s an herbal tea that’s caffeine-free with a natural sweetness, vibrant red color,

and refreshing taste, especially over ice on a hot summer day!

Ingredients: Nigerian Hibiscus (flower), sweet blackberry (leaf), stevia (leaf)

To steep, simply heat water to a rolling boil; pour over tea and steep for 5-7 minutes for a tea bag.

Serve over ice; add additional sweetener if desired.

Optional: Use a citrus peeler to make fancy lemon wheel slices.

Help yourself to a Hibiscus Tea Cocktail, ideal for summertime sipping!

Hibiscus tea pairs with herbal gin.

I used Hendrick’s Gin known of its infusion of cucumber, rose petals, and eleven other botanicals.

Feel free substitute vodka if you prefer.

Optional: I added a splash of St. Elder Natural Elderflower Liqueur, with adds notes of sweet citrus and floral honey.

Method:

🌺 Brew 1 cup of hibiscus tea and chill completely.

🌺 In a cocktail shaker, combine tea, 1 1/2 oz. gin, and 1/2 oz. Elderflower Liqueur with ice; shake until cold. Pour into coupe or martini glass.

🌺 If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add a touch of honey, agave nectar or simple syrup to taste.

🌺 Alternatively, pour into a tall glass over ice and top with sparkling water.

🌺 Garnish with lemon wheel.

Cheers! 🌺

Gracie China Rose Chintz Teacup and Saucers Set of Four

Gracie China Rose Chintz Porcelain Dessert / Salad Plates Set of 4

Floral Paper Straws

You’re invited to join Pam and Shannon for tea:

Pam at Everyday Living

Shannon at Belle Bleu Interiors

Pam and I are sharing our love of tea with a special giveaway post

in celebration of our third year anniversary of Tea on Tuesdays on Tuesday, July 22nd.

We hope you stop back by and join us for a giveaway!

Thank you for your visit, sharing with:

 Between Naps on the Porch