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10 Best Patriotic Cocktails for the 4th of July
The Spruce ^ | July 4th | The Spruce

Posted on 07/04/2024 9:24:53 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

The Fourth of July is the premier American summer holiday, and the day is filled with family, friends, fun, food, and fireworks. Of course, every great party needs a fabulous drink or two, and these patriotic cocktails and mocktails are sure to impress. Loaded with the summer's freshest fruits, lots of flavorful spirit, and brilliant shades of red, white, and blue, the recipes are simple to mix up and an absolute delight to drink.

American Collins

Independence Day Mojito

Kentucky Kiss

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Red, White & Blue Shooter

UV Liberty

Lady Liberty

Sapphire Alpine Cocktail

Virgin Miami Vice

Watermelon Punch

Recipes at link: https://www.thespruceeats.com/patriotic-red-white-blue-cocktails-4142151


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: cocktails; drinks; freedom; independence
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Cold German beer. No mixing required. Found a new one. Tasty.


21 posted on 07/04/2024 12:00:41 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

How about the Frisco boilermaker?

You drop a shot glass of Crème de menthe into a glass of Bud Light.


22 posted on 07/04/2024 12:00:53 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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To: MAAG; Liz; FamiliarFace
I always like the FIRST one after a long day. But as Dorothy Parker says:


23 posted on 07/04/2024 12:41:32 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

lol........


24 posted on 07/04/2024 12:46:16 PM PDT by Liz (This then is how we should pray: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name . )
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To: All
Must be almost time for the fireworks.


25 posted on 07/04/2024 12:54:48 PM PDT by Liz (This then is how we should pray: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name . )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I will just have a local brew from the veteran owned pub. Yummy.


26 posted on 07/04/2024 1:35:37 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Not a cocktail, but many of the Founding Fathers(especially George Washington) were fond of Madeira Wine. For those of you who have never tried it, Madeira is a fortified wine from the Madeira islands. It’s fortified with Brandy.


27 posted on 07/04/2024 1:45:10 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)
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To: MIchaelTArchangel

Got it. Cock-Tails. LOL!


28 posted on 07/04/2024 1:47:52 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Liz

My sister is a total Bourbon Girl Snob.

I’m a Vodka Girl - and I ain’t fussy about brand, unless someone else is buying, LOL!


29 posted on 07/04/2024 1:49:40 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Beowulf9

“Cocktails? I’m still drinking my coffee!”

It’s Ireland somewhere, so put some Whiskey in your coffee. ;)


30 posted on 07/04/2024 1:51:03 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: dfwgator

I’d join in on the FUN, but ALSO due to the way things are going, I don’t have a Mason Jar to spare! ;)


31 posted on 07/04/2024 1:52:22 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Helpful hint: You could swap the bourbon for vodka.


32 posted on 07/04/2024 1:53:41 PM PDT by Liz (This then is how we should pray: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name . )
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To: Liz

It’s raining today - AGAIN. Looks like we’re gonna get socked with thunderstorms during peak Fireworks Hours, so we’re just gonna stay home. I’m 99% sure the ones we normally attend will be cancelled - the weather is making a MESS out of all the great Summer plans and Town Fundraisers people have had so far.

This. Season. Sucks. Bigly!

BUT - it’s ain’t SNOW, so there’s always that, LOL!


33 posted on 07/04/2024 1:57:29 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Shame.......no fireworks.


34 posted on 07/04/2024 2:02:36 PM PDT by Liz (This then is how we should pray: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name . )
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To: Liz

When I was a kid, my Dad was the Chief Engineer for the VA Hospital in Milwaukee. On the 4th he’d take us, our friends, and a bunch of family to the ROOFTOP of the hospital and we watched the fireworks from ten stories up with Lake Michigan as a backdrop.

Hard to duplicate that. :)


35 posted on 07/04/2024 3:15:27 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Fantastic.


36 posted on 07/04/2024 3:17:01 PM PDT by Liz (This then is how we should pray: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name . )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
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37 posted on 07/04/2024 4:03:28 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: MomwithHope

LOL! Love that! :)


38 posted on 07/04/2024 4:16:01 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I actually ran across that a couple of days ago. Was going to put it on the garden thread then I saw this.


39 posted on 07/04/2024 4:31:39 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Not a cocktail, but Madeira wine. The English controlled the trade in Port wine, so the founding fathers used Madeira instead!

Madeira Wine

"Thomas Jefferson, a big proponent and consumer of wine, toasted the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 with Madeira. Following George Washington’s inauguration on April 30, 1789, Madeira was served.

The deal for the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 was celebrated with champagne in honor of the French part of the deal, Málaga for the Spanish part of the deal, and with Madeira as it was America’s adopted wine.

Madeira is a fortified wine from the island of Madeira, which is off the coast of Northern Africa, and is part of the country of Portugal. Madeira wine initially developed its distinctive characteristic flavor as the wine was being transported in the high temperatures aboard the hulls of ships making the long journey to the New World or the East Indies. The characteristic flavors developed during those voyages are replicated by heating the wine during the production process.

Most Madeira wine is produced by using the estufagem method which involves heating wine in stainless steel tanks with external circulating hot water for a minimum of 90 days at temperatures over 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The wine is then fortified by adding plain spirits to the wine and then moved to casks. Madeira DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada) requires Madeira produced in this way be aged two years before it can be bottled and sold.

The best Madeira wine is produced using the canteiro method, which involves putting the wine into wooden casks after fortification, then storing it in the attic of the building along south-facing windows, or, sometimes, storing it outside in the sunshine. This ageing process is much slower, so it prevents the burnt sugar and bitter flavors that speedy heating may produce. Wines produced via the canteiro method can be bottled after three years.

The main styles of Madeira wine are: Sercial (driest), Verdelho (medium dry), Bual/Boal (medium sweet), and Malmsey (sweetest). The wines often exhibit aromas and flavors of dried fruit, raisins, honey, almonds, coffee, toffee, and caramel. Other Madeira wines are based on ageing: Rainwater (lighter, aged three years), Seleccionado (aged between three and five years), Reserva (aged between five and 10 years), Special Reserva (aged between 10-15 years), Extra Reserva (aged between 15-20 years), Colheita (from a specific harvest aged at least five years) and Frasqueira/Garrafeira (aged at least 20 years)."

and:

Madeira wine choice of the founding fathers

40 posted on 07/04/2024 5:19:36 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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