10 Best Patriotic Cocktails for the 4th of July

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[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

[Diana in Wisconsin]

[Diana in Wisconsin]

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

[MIchaelTArchangel]

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[Diana in Wisconsin]

Roosters?

[Liz]

Ooooooo.......that looks good.

[FamiliarFace]

I wish I had the fixins for that shooter. I’d for sure make some.

[MAAG]

What is the best cocktail? The next one.

[Who is John Galt?]

Here's my recommendation:

1. Pour 6 oz (a half bottle) of 'Cave Creek Chili Beer' into a tall glass;

2. Add a shot of your favorite vodka;

3. Add 1-2 ice cubes;

4. Top it off with 2-3 jalapeno disks; and

5. Pour the entire contents of the glass into the closest sink, fill the glass with water, and drink that.

;>)

[sphinx]

Diet Coke with a slice of lemon.

[MIchaelTArchangel]

Roosters are known as cocks, Diana.

[Vermont Lt]

I was with you just up to half way through 5. I would say toss that crap out and fill a glass with bourbon.

Go America!

[Liz]

Bourbon Strawberry Iced Tea / Liquor.com / Tim Nusog
Boozy iced tea w/ muddled strawberries, l/juice, bourbon, simple syrup, and unsugared iced tea.
Add the strawberry-blueberry garnish for a Fourth of July flair.

[Fungi]

Really?

[Beowulf9]

Cocktails? I’m still drinking my coffee!

[Theophilus]

Alabama Slamma

[dfwgator]

The way things are going, soon it may be Molotov Cocktails.

[Theophilus]

The Buckner Mint Julep Recipe

[Menes]

Well, let us pray that such a fate can still be averted…

Oh, and not to forget…🇺🇸HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!🇺🇸

[DPMD]

Best: Ice water.

[T.B. Yoits]

Hard cider or applejack would be on a patriotic list.

Whiskey would certainly be on the list since the British cut off rum, wine, and gin after the war started and whiskey increased in popularity.

Whiskey was also central to the Whiskey Rebellion when the producers rightfully opposed a tax on domestic production instead of taxes on imports which led to incidents of tarring and feathering Federal tax officials and the burning of their homes.