From mango-mint snow cones to lemon curd tartlets, here's a selection of light, refreshing dishes from caterers around the country to help guests beat the heat at summer events.
Fancy snow cones: crushed ice drizzled with mango-mint, lavender lemonade, and strawberry-basil syrups, by Word of Mouth Catering in Austin, Texas
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The Summer-Thyme: lemon cocktails mixed with vodka, St. Germain, and honey-thyme lemonade, by Sweet Hospitality Group in New York
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Watermelon cups filled with kalamata olives, feta, and basil, by Word of Mouth Catering in Austin, Texas
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Mango semifreddo on an almond biscuit with coconut kataifi, served with raspberry-studded sweet curry anglaise, by Lyon & Lyon Catering in Miami
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Bloody Mary granitas with poached shrimp, by Lyon & Lyon Catering in Miami
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Lemon curd tartlets topped with candied confection flowers, by Sweet Hospitality Group in New York
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A cucumber and sage gin martini with diced cucumbers, garnished with sage leaves, by DNA Events in Los Angeles
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Scallops served on a half shell, topped with apple-lemongrass shallot sambal and wasabi crème fraîche, by DNA Events in Los Angeles
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Frozen berry and bourbon lemonades with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, topped with mint and served in Mason jars, by Tasty Catering in Chicago
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Boozy Jell-O shots: margarita; Tom Collins with a maraschino cherry and candied ginger; and John Daly, topped with lemon zest and slice, by Word of Mouth Catering in Austin, Texas
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Compressed watermelon with a feta-red-onion relish and mint granita, by Tasty Catering in Chicago
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