A Fun and Refreshing Graduation Party Idea or Any Occasion
When brainstorming for more exciting graduation ideas, we knew we wanted something fun, easy, light, and refreshing for a hot June day. That’s when we came up with the idea to create an exciting drink station that would feel festive while still being simple to put together.
We created this fun graduation cap stand using just a bowl, a plate, and a tassel. It’s an easy and festive addition to any graduation celebration and can be used to display drinks, desserts, snacks, or any party treats.
The best part? You may already have everything you need at home. Simply use a bowl and plate from your kitchen to create the look of a graduation cap in minutes. If you’d prefer to purchase new pieces, we’ve included some suggestions below.
This idea is completely customizable and can be made in any size to fit your party and display needs.
Once we started mixing and matching different drinks, the ideas were endless, and it quickly turned into one of the most fun projects to work on. You can use any combinations you wish, or use any color or flavor bottled drink to match your theme.
Customize it with your favorite beverages, seasonal fruits, and party colors to create a memorable display your guests will love.
Drink Ideas
Each recipe below is for one cup. Multiply as needed.
Lemon Lime Drink
- ¼ cup lemonade
- ¾ cup lime seltzer
- ice
- lemon slices
Pink Grapefruit Lemonade
- ¼ cup pink lemonade
- ¾ cup grapefruit seltzer
- ice
- slice of grapefruit
Strawberry Banana Drink
- strawberry banana drink (store bought)
- ice
- star fruit
Passion Orange Drink
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cubes passion fruit
- ice
Creamy Soda
- 1 cup cranberry ginger ale
- 1–2 tablespoons whipped topping
- ice
- slice of watermelon
Peach Iced Tea
- 1 cup Peach Snapple
- ice
- sliced peaches
The Graduation Cap Stand
You Will Need:
- bowls
- large plate
- tassel
Looking for more graduation inspiration? Browse our collection of graduation party ideas, decorations, food displays, centerpieces, favors, and DIY projects to help you create a memorable celebration.
Directions:
- Tape the tassel to the bottom of one corner of the plate.
- Place the plate over the bowl to create the look of a graduation cap.
- Arrange the drinks around the stand and enjoy a colorful, refreshing, and festive graduation display!
Photography by Chay Berger
This article originally appeared in Family First
