Celebrate the Fourth of July with These 4 Patriotic Cocktails

What better way to enhance your Independence Day celebrations than with a delicious blend of tastes as dazzling as the fireworks that light up the night sky?

Check out the 4 recipes below, each from craft distillers, that are ideal for any event you find yourself at!

This prohibition era cocktail really is the ‘bee’s knees’ and a super simple way to add a spring in your step!

Photo by Fort Hamilton Distillery

Gin

Bee’s Knees

by Alex Clarke - Fort Hamilton Distillery Bar in Brooklyn, NY

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Fort Hamilton New World Gin
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz. Honey Syrup (1:1)

Preparation

1. Add the gin, lemon juice and honey syrup into a shaker.
2. Add ice and shake until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

This one’s a super easy and refreshing summer sip featuring the world’s first coffee-aged tequila.

Photo by Quintaliza Tequila

Tequila

New Throwback

by Alli Torres of Quintaliza Tequila

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. Quintaliza Reposado Tequila
• 1 oz. Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
• Squeeze of Fresh Lime

Preparation

1. Combine Quintaliza, cranberry pomegranate juice in a rocks glass with ice.
2. Top with Fever Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu.
3. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

This fun twist on the classic will transport you to a tropical paradise, creating a sense of escape and relaxation that is perfect for celebrating freedom and summer.

Photo by Coconut Cartel

Rum

Miami Tai

by Dani Zig of Coconut Cartel Rum

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. Coconut Cartel Blanco Rum
• .5 oz. Coconut Cartel Añejo Rum
• .75 oz. Orange Curaçao
• .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• .5 oz. Orgeat Syrup

Preparation

1. Shake all ingredients except Coconut Cartel Añejo Rum with ice.
2. Strain over fresh ice in a double rocks glass.
3. Float Coconut Cartel Añejo Rum over the top.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel or wedge.

A twist on the classic Kir Royale, the Brugal 1888 Royale is a simple yet elegant golden hued cocktail, and a light yet elevated sip to stir up during the warmer season.

Photo by Brugal 1888

Rum, Sparkling Wine

Brugal 1888 Royale

by Gabe Urrutia of Brugal

Ingredients

• 50 ml Brugal 1888
• 5 ml Sugar syrup
• Dry Champagne, to top

Preparation

1. Stir 1888 and sugar briefly. Strain into glass over a large cube of ice.
2. Top with a splash of Champagne.