10 Hot Tub-Friendly Recipes to Try For Your Next Night In

Relaxing in your hot tub with friends or your significant other is always better with a festive drink or a delicious snack in your hand. Sometimes, that can be tricky, but Bestway has already thought ahead to ensure you have the most comfortable experience possible in its inflatable SaluSpa® hot tub. From cup holders to accessories like inflatable spa pillows, you can put your mind – and your body! - at ease as soon as you sink in.

Before you enjoy another charming, hot tub night in, give these a whirl and see how much better your next bubbling soak with friends can be!

10 Hot Tub-Friendly Recipes to Try

1. Charcuterie Cups

Who doesn’t love a good charcuterie board? While a traditional board isn’t the friendliest snack to balance near the water, a cup makes it a delectable and easy addition to any pool or hot tub party.

Ingredients:

•    Small cups
•    Variety of hard, sliced cheeses
•    Variety of hard meats
•    Accompaniments of choice: olives, chocolates, dried fruits
•    Optional: decorative cocktail toothpicks

Instructions:

1.    In a cup, layer the cheeses and meats around the back of the cup to cover about three-fourths, leaving the front area open.
2.    Fill the front area of the cup with the smaller items such as olives and dried fruit.
3.    Chill cups in the refrigerator and serve.

2. Sparkling Berry Mocktail

Sip some bubbles in your drink while you soak in them in your SaluSpa! Making a festive and fruity mocktail will brighten your mood and keep you hydrated without extra sugar or other unhealthy ingredients.

Ingredients:

•    Handful of blueberries
•    Handful of raspberries
•    Sprig of mint
•    Sparkling water
•    Ice

Instructions:

1.    In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blueberries, raspberries and mint.
2.    Add ice and top with sparkling water.
3.    Shake well and strain into a glass.
4.    Garnish with a few whole berries and a mint sprig.

4. Refreshing Cucumber-Mint Water

Give yourself the true spa experience by creating an infused water concoction. You can play with a variety of fruits and herbs to find your favorite combination.

Ingredients:

•    1 small cucumber OR half of a medium cucumber, scrubbed & sliced
•    2 sprigs fresh mint, washed & muddled
•    ½ lime, scrubbed & sliced (optional)
•    10 to 12 cups cool filtered water

Instructions:

1.    In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients.
2.    Cover and refrigerate for 8-10 hours to infuse the water.

5. Mini Cheeseball Appetizers

Cheese and crackers are always a hit at parties, so why not combine them into a convenient, handheld version? With pretzel sticks doubling as the skewer and “cracker,” your hot tub guests will love how easy it is to enjoy their cheese “dip.”

    
Ingredients:

•    8 ounces cream cheese, softened
•    4-5 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
•    1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
•    1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
•    1 tsp garlic powder
•    Salt and pepper, to taste
•    1 cup pecans, chopped
•    1 bag pretzel sticks

Instructions:

1.    Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth. 
2.    Add in the bacon, green onions, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 
3.    Chop the pecans and place onto a single layer on a cookie sheet. 
4.    Using a mini cookie scoop, drop the rounded balls of cream cheese into the pecans, rolling to completely cover. 
5.    Place a single pretzel stick into the center of each cheeseball.
6.    Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve - at least a couple of hours to allow the cream cheese to re-harden. Serve with assorted party crackers.

Makes approximately 10-12 mini cheeseballs.

Recipe Credit: Aimee Broussard

6. Tropical Fruit Skewers

Add a healthy treat to your hot tub time that’s easy to enjoy – just be careful with the pointy skewer once you’re done!

Ingredients:

•    Pineapple chunks
•    Mango cubes
•    Kiwi slices
•    Strawberries
•    Bamboo skewers

Instructions:

1.    Thread the fruit pieces onto the skewers in a colorful pattern.
2.    Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

8. Mini Caprese Skewers

Sometimes, you just need a refreshing little nibble while you soak. Mini Caprese Skewers are the perfect option for substance without being too filling. Plus, they’re easy to hold with one hand!

Ingredients:

•    Cherry tomatoes
•    Fresh mozzarella balls
•    Fresh basil leaves
•    Balsamic glaze
•    Bamboo skewers (or cocktail toothpicks if you want them smaller)

Instructions:

1.    Thread a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf onto each skewer.
2.    Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

9. Mini Trifle Desserts 

Layers of flavor and easy to grasp, mini trifles are a sweet, English treat that give your guests a peek at all your delicious hard work. Versatile, you can choose a theme or flavor profile and use your imagination to create the ultimate handheld trifle.

Ingredients:

•    Small clear cups
•    Pudding or mousse
•    Cake or cookie
•    Whipped cream
•    Fruit or candy topping

Instructions:

1.    Layer 1: Crush your cookies or grab a spoonful of cake and layer it on the bottom.
2.    Layer 2: Add the mousse or pudding on top of the crumb layer.
3.    Layer 3: Spoon on your whipped cream. Don’t be afraid to push it down a little!
4.    Layer 4: Garnish with fruit or a candy topping or anything to give it a festive finish.

Recipe Credit: Modern Farmhouse

10. Watermelon Cucumber Slushy

 
Enjoy a refreshing bevvy that brings a hint of summer to your toasty hot tub experience with a light and sweet slushy.

Ingredients:

•    1 lb seedless watermelon, rind removed and cubed
•    ¼ cup honey
•    1 Tbsp champagne vinegar
•    ¼ tsp Kosher salt
•    4 cups crushed ice

Instructions:

1.    Put the watermelon, honey, champagne vinegar and salt into a blender and stir.
2.    Add the ice to the blender and turn the setting to high until you can easily spoon it out like ice cream. 
3.    Pour into separate glasses and savor every delightful sip. 

Recipe Credit: Bon Appetite