Fourth of July Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate Independence Day



The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate the independence of the United States. What better way to do that than with a delicious cocktail? Here are a few recipes to get you started:

Firecracker

Ingredients:

* 1.5 ounces vodka
* 1 ounce blue curacao
* 1 ounce cranberry juice
* 1/2 ounce lemon juice
* 1/4 ounce simple syrup
* Blueberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously until chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with blueberries.

American Flag

Ingredients:

* 1 ounce blue curacao
* 1 ounce white rum
* 1 ounce cranberry juice
* 1/2 ounce lemon juice
* 1/4 ounce simple syrup
* Blueberries, for garnish
* Raspberries, for garnish
* Strawberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Layer the blue curacao, white rum, and cranberry juice in a shot glass, in that order.
2. Top with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dash of simple syrup.
3. Garnish with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.

Stars and Stripes

Ingredients:

* 1.5 ounces vodka
* 1 ounce strawberry puree
* 1 ounce blueberry puree
* 1/2 ounce lemon juice
* 1/4 ounce simple syrup
* Blueberries, for garnish
* Strawberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously until chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with blueberries and strawberries.

Red, White, and Blue Sangria

Ingredients:

* 1 bottle of red wine
* 1 cup of white wine
* 1 cup of blue curacao
* 1 cup of fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
* 1/2 cup of sugar
* 1/4 cup of lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher.
2. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

These are just a few of the many delicious cocktails you can make to celebrate the Fourth of July. So get your shaker out and start mixing!