Red, White, Booze, and Brews: July 4th Cocktails

July 4th is fast approaching! Celebrate America’s Independence in the best way possible, with a refreshing and delicious cocktail. You’ll feel the spirit of America with every scrumptious sip of one of the beverages from our list of July 4th cocktails. They will get you in the mood to celebrate summer all season long! Don’t forget to check out our cocktail-making accessories so that you’re equipped with all of the tools of the trade! Let’s get Red, White, and downright Boozy!

Red, White, and Blue Layered Cocktail

Here’s a simple recipe that is as easy to enjoy as it is on the eyes. This beautifully layered cocktail created by Creative Ramblings comes in at number one. You’re sure to love its sensational flavors and festive look!

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. grenadine
• 3 oz. lemonade
• 1 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. blue curacao
• ice

Directions:

Add grenadine to a glass then fill with ice.
In a shaker filled with ice, shake lemonade and vodka. Then, gently pour the mixture over the back of a spoon into the glass, creating the white layer of the drink.  This will sit on top of the grenadine.
Cascade blue curacao over the back of a spoon to make the final blue layer.

Kentucky Mule

Celebrate the United States of America’s Independence Day with a spirit that was discovered right here in the USA. The Kentucky Mule is a fun and refreshing take on the Moscow Mule (a classic cocktail invented in the 1940s). It’s perfect for celebrating on a warm July night!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. (¼ cup) bourbon whiskey
• ½ oz. (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice
• 4 oz. (½ cup) ginger beer
• For serving: ice, lime wedge, fresh mint

Directions:

In a copper mug or glass, pour in the bourbon, lime juice, and ginger beer.
Add ice and garnish with a lime wedge and fresh mint. Serve immediately.

Boozy Root Beer Float

Is there anything more American than a refreshingly sweet root beer float? We didn’t think so either. This delicious Boozy Root Beer Float takes the traditional recipe and amps it up a notch. It’s a creamy and sweet concoction that you’ll have to hide from the kiddos! Serve in one of our fabulous Beer Mugs for a look that’s totally on-brand!

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. rum
• 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Root beer, chilled, to top

Directions:

Add the rum and ice cream into a tall glass.
Slowly pour the root beer into the glass until it’s full, then stir gently and briefly to combine.

Snow Cone Drinks

Do you remember a warm summer day at your favorite fair or amusement park? After a hot day filled with fun and adventure, there was nothing better than a sweet and refreshing snow cone. Bring the nostalgia to every July 4th with these yummy Snow Cone Drinks.

Ingredients:

• ½ oz. grenadine
• 1 oz. Blue Curacao
• Sprite
• finely crushed ice

Directions:

1. Heap cup with crushed ice, going above the top of the glass as the ice will melt quickly. Add in enough Sprite to fill most of the glass. Pour in the grenadine and let it settle at the bottom. Carefully pour the blue curacao over the top of the ice so that it does not completely sink but stays on top.

Photo Credits to kirbiecravings.com

Red, White and Blue Moscato Sangria

The wine lovers at your barbeque will go gaga for this delicious concoction. These fabulous Red, White, and Blue Sangria are sweet and delicious, without all of the hassles. This recipe has tons of fresh fruit, so it will be extra refreshing after a day in the sun with your loved ones. Make a pitcher and keep a little extra for yourself.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup honeydew melon balls
• 750 ml Moscato white wine
• 8 oz. vodka
• 8 oz. juice (your choice)

Directions:

1. Wash fruit. Slice strawberries into thirds, removing stems.
2. Use a melon baller or star cutter, or just cut the honeydew melon into chunks.
3. In a 2-liter pitcher, add strawberries, blueberries, and honeydew melon, then fill with the entire bottle of wine.
4. Gently stir in vodka and juice.
5. Refrigerate, ideally overnight or for at least 2 hours before serving.

We hope that our list of five July 4th Cocktails has given you a taste of inspiration for your upcoming barbeque, party, or even just a summer nightcap. We highly recommend checking out the blogs and websites mentioned. Give them a follow, and don’t forget to follow Prestige Haus on Instagram for more content and recipe compilations like this one! If you’re looking for more fun summer recipes, check out these two awesome articles:  11 Refreshing Summer Cocktails with Tequila and Deliciously Refreshing Summer Gin Cocktails.