Get Independence Day Ready!

As we head into Independence Day, I wanted to share some fun recipes, courtesy of Edley’s BBQ, to add some extra pizzaz to your holiday. Edley’s is our go-to for delicious BBQ here in Music City. It does not get more southern than a sweet tea bourbon cocktail and banana pudding, especially when even I, the anti-chef,  am inspired to whip these up! I wish you all a lovely holiday weekend!

Decor

Paper plates, bowls, napkins and plastic cutlery: Sophistiplate. Chargers: My Dillard’s line. Woven Ceramic Oval Dish: My Dillard’s line. Woven Ceramic Bowl: My Dillard’s line. Planters: At Home  Gingham Pillows: At Home. Tin Star: At Home

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Edley’s Bourbon Tea

Ingredients

• 14 oz sweet tea

• 6 oz pineapple juice

• 6 oz orange juice

• 6 oz lemonade

• Lime wedges

• Lemon wedges

• Orange wedges

• Mint leaves

• 2 oz Evan Williams Bourbon

• Grenadine

Method

1. Start by making your fruit tea mix. In a pitcher, combine 14 oz of sweet tea, 6 oz pineapple juice, 6 oz orange juice, and 6 oz lemonade. Stir and set aside.

2. Drop one lime, orange, and lemon wedge along with a couple of mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Muddle with 2 oz of Evan Williams Bourbon.

3. Fill with ice and fruit tea mix. Shake and pour.

4. Top with Grenadine and serve with a straw.

We like serving ours in mason jars.

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Edley’s Banana Pudding

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract, divided

• 4.5 Tbsp. powdered sugar

• 1 cup condensed milk

• 9 oz cream cheese

• 20 oz of whole milk, divided

• 6 oz of vanilla pudding mix

• 6 bananas

• 8 oz Nilla Wafers

Instructions For the Whipped Cream

• Combine heavy whipping cream, half the vanilla extract (½ teaspoon), and powdered sugar.

• Mix for one minute, or until stiff peaks have formed.

Method For the Pudding

1. Mix softened cream cheese, condensed milk, and ½ tsp. vanilla extract until completely smooth.

2. Add half the milk (10 oz) and vanilla pudding mix until completely smooth.

3. Add remaining milk and combine completely.

4. Slice all bananas into ¼ inch rounds.

5. Add a third of the whipped cream, bananas and six ounces of Nilla Wafers into the mixture and fold into the pudding until completely incorporated.

To serve: Line dish with pudding base leaving enough room for the whipped cream topping. Evenly distribute whipped cream on top. Crumble remaining wafers and sprinkle over whipped cream.Get Independence Day Ready!