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4th of July is my all time FAVORITE holiday. Anyone who knows me knows that I wait all year for this day. Something about the patriotism, the warm weather, the BBQs and that all around feel good feeling you get on Independence Day with all the festive activities just creates immaculate vibes. It’s unbeatable and always the highlight of the summer. Now that we have somewhat gotten over the pandemic hump, I’m hearing a bunch of people are making plans to celebrate (lots of people voted YES to needing some great July 4th cocktail recipes this weekend on my IG story!) and these recipes here will surely get you in the mood to party. Whether you’ll be at the beach or behind a BBQ, you’ll stay cool and refreshed with these easy-to-mix drinks full of bright summer flavors.
PINEAPPLE FIZZ COCKTAIL
also available as a cocktail kit, here
Ingredients:
Method: Place all ingredients, except Hella Bitters and Soda, into shaker and shake with ice. Strain into collins glass and top with Bitters & Soda.
SUNSET ROSE COCKTAIL
also available as a cocktail kit, here
Ingredients:
3 oz Whispering Angel
1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka
.5 oz Lime Juice
.25 oz Honey Water
3 Blackberries
Garnish with Mint Sprig
Method: Place Blackberries into shaker and muddle. Add remaining ingredients into shaker except the Rosé. Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with Rosé and garnish with Mint.
MEYER LEMON SPRITZ
Ingredients:
Method: Bring it all together in a wine glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish.
Glenmorangie X Blackcurrant
Ingredients:
Preparation: Fill highball glass with crushed ice. Add X by Glenmorangie, lemon juice and agave syrup. Stir, then top with blackcurrant cordial. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a blackberry.
LA VALOMA
Ingredients:
Method: Combine Volcan Blanco, fresh lime and grapefruit juice, salt and agave syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a highball glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
If you know me, you know that my FAVORITE holiday of all time is 4th of July. Why? Fun fact: I am a huge American history nerd and also because I am obsessed with all the star spangled fun that comes with the entire weekend. How could you not love all the patriotic festivities, the fireworks, the barbecues and of course all of the festive drinks? Each year, I love experimenting and trying unique 4th of July cocktails. This year, if you’re anything like me I have been so bogged down with commitments and obligations so I am a bit behind on just about everything… but I never slack on my cocktails! I still want to get red, white and boozy… so here are some easy, last minute 4th of July sips perfect for having in hand while you’re grilling, chilling, pooling and celebrating with friends.
Gray Whale Gin on the Rock-ets
Ingredients:
3 oz Gray Whale Gin
1 red, white and blue popsicle
Method:
Pour Gray Whale Gin in a glass. Dip popsicle + enjoy!
The Roughneck Colada
Ingredients:
1 oz Duke Bourbon
½ oz Atlantico Reserva
½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
½ oz Coconut Cream
½ oz Orange Juice
1 oz Pineapple Juice
8-10 Leaves of Fresh Mint
½ oz Float of Fernet Branca
Garnish: Fresh Pineapple, Amarena Cherry, Mint Sprig
Method:
Roll mint and drop into an empty collins glass then top with crushed ice, shake 1-6 with ice and strain over the crushed ice then top with Fernet Branca.
Chandon American Summer Brut Spritz
3 parts Chandon Limited-Edition American Summer Brut
2 parts quality Italian Aperitif
1 part Sparkling Water
Method:
Add Italian Aperitif to wine glass with ice. Add splash of sparkling water and stir. Top with Chandon. Garnish with an orange wheel.
The Rainbow Crush
Ingredients:
To create the ‘Rainbow Crush’ cocktail each layer is created separately
Red layer: 1/2 oz Gray Whale Gin + 1/2 oz pureed blackberries + 1/4 oz lemon juice
Blue Layer: 1/2 oz Gray Whale Gin + 1/4 oz fresh squeezed yuzu + 1 tsp Blue Green Algae powder + 1/2 oz simple syrup
Green Layer: 1/2 oz Gray Whale Gin +1/2 oz pressed cucumber juice + 1/2 oz simple syrup
Orange Layer: 1/2 oz Gray Whale Gin + 1/2 oz pureed mango + 3/4 oz lime juice
Garnish: Peychaud's bitters
Method:
Gently shake each layer's ingredients, strain into a collins glass and top each layer with crushed iced as you go. Top with Peychaud’s bitters.
Independence Day has always been my favorite holiday ever since I was a little girl! I've had somewhat of an obsession with history and the Revolutionary War era since probably 3rd grade. Every year, I love to celebrate the fourth in the most festive way possible. One of the most fun ways is to turn an average drink into a patriotic cocktail.
Here are my two favorites that I'll be making with my friends this 4th of July... they're perfect for a chill night in the backyard watching fireworks, or for a big party!
As the wise Lana Del Rey once said, "Be young, be dope, be proud... like an American."
Firecracker Martini
Ingredients:
3 parts elit Vodka
Garnish of raspberry, blueberry and pearl onion
Directions:
Pour elit into a mixing glass and stir with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a raspberry, blueberry and pearl onion.
Independence Day
Ingredients:
1 Liter Casamigos Blanco
17 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
17 Strawberries (not including strawberries for garnish)
17 Whole Blackberries (not including blackberries for garnish)
10 oz. Sugarcane Syrup (Simple Syrup)
Directions:
Peel and slice kiwis into cubes, blend strawberries and kiwis until liquefied. Strain into punch bowl. Add other ingredients and stir in 3-4 medium scoops of block ice and cool. Garnish with blackberries and thin strawberry slices. Stir before each serving.
