Celebrate America's Birthday with These 4th of July Cocktails
Bringing back an old picture for this one! :)
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:
1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka
.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.2 oz Pineapple Juice
Top with Hella Bitters & Soda
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:
1/2 Bottle Betty Buzz Meyer Lemon Club Soda
1.5 oz Vodka
Mint Leaves
Lemon Wheel or Twist
Method: Bring it all together in a wine glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish.
Glenmorangie X Blackcurrant
Ingredients:
2 oz X by Glenmorangie
1 oz Lemon Juice
½ oz Blackcurrant Cordial
⅓ oz Agave Syrup
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:
2 oz Volcan Blanco Tequila
¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
1.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
¾ Oz Agave Syrup
A pinch of salt
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.
