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Independence Day Cocktails

Whether you're super patriotic or just love a 4th of July theme, every holiday BBQ, tailgate, bonfire, or fireworks viewing calls for some fun and festive cocktails. Try some of these colorful, patriotic, and summery drinks to take your Independence Day celebrations up a notch. Happy birthday, America!

 

Firecracker

Independence Day without watermelon is like Thanksgiving without turkey. In July, watermelon is at the height of its season, making it the ideal fruit to feature in a cocktail. Its refreshing sweetness is perfect for those 4th of July celebrations. 

 

Ingredients

  • 2 1-inch-cubed watermelon chunks

  • 1-½ ounces aged rum

  • ½ ounce triple sec

  • ½ ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

  • ½ ounce simple syrup

  • ⅙ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Garnish: lime wedge

 

Directions

  1. In a mixing glass, muddle the watermelon.

  2. Add remaining ingredients and ice; shake until well-chilled.

  3. Strain into a cocktail glass.

  4. Garnish with a lime wedge.

 

Stars & Stripes

This refreshingly fruity layered cocktail pays homage to the red, white, and blue with muddled blueberries, raspberry brandy, and a sugar cube garnish. 

 

Ingredients

  • 5 fresh blueberries

  • ¼ ounce blueberry vodka

  • ¼ ounce absinthe

  • ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • ¼ ounce simple syrup

  • 1 drizzle raspberry brandy

  • Ginger beer, chilled

  • Garnish: sugar cube

Directions

  1. In a shaker, muddle the blueberries.

  2. Add vodka, absinthe, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice; shake until well-chilled.

  3. Pour (unstrained) into a highball glass.

  4. Drizzle with raspberry brandy and top with ginger beer.

  5. Garnish with one sugar cube.

 

Red, White & Blue Wine Spritzer

White wine spritzers are a classic summer beverage. Add some blue and red berries and create a patriotic cocktail for celebrating America's birthday!

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup simple syrup (1 part sugar plus 1 part water, boiled until dissolved and cooled)

  • ½ cup fresh strawberries (sliced in half)

  • ½ cup fresh blueberries

  • 1 bottle dry white wine

  • Club soda or tonic water

  • ice

  • Garnish: sprigs of fresh mint

 

Directions

  1. Fill a pitcher with ice and top with berries; save some to place in glasses.

  2. Pour in simple syrup and then wine until the pitcher is ¾ full.

  3. Top with club soda or tonic water, stir and serve in ice-filled glasses. 

  4. Garnish with mint sprig.

 

Red, White & Night

Looking for a patriotic sipper that's easy to make and even easier to drink? This ruby-red punch is perfect for larger gatherings. The simple ingredients come together to form complex flavors, complemented by a garnish of blueberry or black raspberry coated in powdered sugar.

 

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka

  • 2 ounces cabernet sauvignon

  • 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

  • 1 ounce simple syrup

  • Garnish: 3 blueberries or black raspberries, coated in powdered sugar

 

Directions

  1. Add the vodka, cabernet sauvignon, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker with ice; shake until well-chilled.

  2. Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.

  3. Garnish with 3 blueberries or black raspberries coated in powdered sugar.

 

Boozy Cherry Bombs

A booze-inspired sweet treat, these patriotic cherries are full of Fireball whiskey and whipped-cream flavored vodka and provide an extra spark to your 4th of July celebrations! For a kid-friendly version, skip the alcohol. 

 

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounces) jar of maraschino cherries with stems, drained

  • ⅓ cup Fireball whisky

  • ⅓ cup whipped cream-flavored vodka

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

  • 1 (3.5 ounces) jar of blue sanding sugar sprinkles

 

Directions

  1. Put cherries in a medium bowl; pour Fireball and vodka over them. Soak for 1 hour in the refrigerator. 

  2. Drain cherries and pat dry with a paper towel. Reserve alcohol for another use. 

  3. Put chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.

  4. Dip each cherry two-thirds of the way into melted chocolate, twisting slightly so the chocolate sticks—dip cherry in blue sanding sugar, coating halfway up the white chocolate coating.

  5. Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.

 

Universal Fine Wine & Spirits specializes in rare liquors, handcrafted wines, and craft beers and provides exceptional pricing on everyday staples. Our staff has over thirty years of combined beverage industry experience and can help you find the perfect beverage for your 4th of July festivities. So stop by our store, call us at 727-937-8330, or visit our website to learn more.

 

 

Sources

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g9576585/4th-of-july-cocktails/ 

https://www.brit.co/4th-of-july-cocktails/ 

https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g3422/4th-of-july-drinks/ 

https://www.liquor.com/slideshows/fourth-of-july-cocktails/ 

 

 
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