Celebrate Mom with a Crystal Coast Picnic

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the incredible moms in our lives. What better way to show your love and appreciation than by celebrating Mom on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina? We’ve got a great idea; celebrate Mom with a Crystal Coast picnic!

We’re sharing some terrific tips on making the moms in your lives day just a little more special! Plus, these tips are helpful for any special occasion because who doesn’t love a good picnic under the sun?

Locations for your Crystal Coast Picnic

If you’re looking for the perfect Crystal Coast picnic location, you can’t go wrong with a Bluewater vacation home! Our vacation rentals often have breathtaking ocean views and are just steps away from the beach; it’s the perfect place to stage your Mother’s Day picnic! Most have fully equipped kitchens to accommodate your great culinary ideas and provide an excellent spot for Mom to retreat to when she needs a break from the sun!

Want to give Mom a resort-like picnic experience just for her? Look for a vacation rental home with a pool! This way, she can relax with a drink and have her feet in the water while enjoying the warm sun, ocean breeze, and snacks nearby! The Crystal Coast picnic location you choose should be all about helping her relax and recharge in peace!

Last but not least, let’s take Mom to the beach! There’s something special about the sound of the waves crashing and the salty ocean air that adds to the picnic experience. You can set up your picnic on a large beach towel or bring a portable table and beach chairs. Remember to bring plenty of sunscreen, refreshments, and your choice of shade! Of course, a beach picnic isn’t complete without at least getting your feet wet in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean!

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Crystal Coast Picnic Food and Drinks

So now that we have the location covered, it’s time to take care of the second half and our favorite part of the Crystal Coast picnic experience, the refreshments! We like to keep it simple and fun! Finger foods make a great poolside and on-the-beach picnic staple. They are also the easiest to prepare and make for an excellent presentation! Here are a few ideas to help you plan the perfect picnic menu!

Regarding the liquid refreshments, we want to keep them versatile and straightforward! Start with picking up your favorite brand of seltzer water. That will be the base of your drink, and some may prefer to drink just that. Add a fruit juice of your choice, and you have a fancy mocktail, just garnish with fruit! If you want to make this a cocktail, add some flavored rum or liqueurs to this mix, and that’s all there is to it!

Mother’s Day Mocktails

The Crystal Coast is the perfect backdrop for a day spent with family, enjoying delicious food and refreshing mocktails. Here are some recipe ideas to help you plan the perfect Mother’s Day picnic.

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Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail

Ingredients:

1 cup of fresh strawberries
1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup of honey
1/2 cup of sparkling water
Ice cubes

Directions:

In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth.
In a pitcher, mix the strawberry puree, lemon juice, and honey until well combined.
Add sparkling water and stir gently.
Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.

Pineapple Ginger Mocktail

Ingredients:

1 cup of fresh pineapple chunks
1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup of honey
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 cup of sparkling water
Ice cubes

Directions:

In a blender, puree the fresh pineapple chunks until smooth.
In a pitcher, mix the pineapple puree, lime juice, honey, and grated ginger until well combined.
Add sparkling water and stir gently.
Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with fresh pineapple chunks and ginger slices.

Cucumber Mint Mocktail

Ingredients:

1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup of honey
1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup of sparkling water
Ice cubes

Directions:

In a blender, puree the chopped cucumber until smooth.
In a pitcher, mix the cucumber puree, lemon juice, honey, and fresh mint leaves until well combined.
Add sparkling water and stir gently.
Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with fresh cucumber slices and mint leaves.

Pop-up Picnic Service

Now that we have the basics covered let’s take it up a notch and simplify even more! We know you want to spend quality time with Mom rather than spend tons of time preparing. We also know you want to make everything perfect and stress-free. Good news, we have the ideal solution!

A pop-up picnic service is a fun way to create a special memory and reduce the stress of planning and preparing the perfect Crystal Coast picnic! We want to spotlight a fantastic pop-up picnic service, Sunshine Spread! The founder, Alexis, elevates the picnic experience with plush touches such as a fully styled table, a cabana tent, and comfy floor seating. They can set up these beautiful pop-up picnics at your Bluewater vacation rental and even on the beach! The best part? We’re giving away a pop-up picnic for two from Sunshine Spreads! Head over to @bluewaterncvacation on Instagram for details and your chance to win!

Celebrate Mom with a Crystal Coast Picnic