Every holiday gives us a reason for a good cocktail, but when said holiday is during the hottest month of the year, strong and spirited drinks are almost like a right of passage.
From Hpnotiq to Sauza to UV Vodka, #TeamBeautiful has you covered for a wide range of flirty cocktails to celebrate our country’s independence. Happy drinking!
BLUE MARGARITA
Start with two parts Cascade Ice Skinny Margarita Mixer. Add your choice of tequila with one part blue curaçao and one part ice. Blend until smooth and pour into a margarita glass. Garnish with strawberries for a red, white and blue theme!
Kilbeggan Patriot Punch
Ingredients:
-2 parts Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
-1 part DeKuyper Apricot Brandy
-1 part Cranberry Juice
-2 parts Champagne
-Lemon Wheel (thinly sliced)
To Serve As A Cocktail: Build all ingredients over ice in a stemless red wine glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
To Serve As A Punch: Double the recipe and multiply by the number of guests you plan to serve. Add Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, DeKuyper Apricot Brandy and cranberry juice to a punch bowl, stir and refrigerate. When guests arrive, add champagne and lemon wheels. Serve over ice in stemless red wine glasses.
Blue Pom Sangria
1 bottle ACTIVATE Defy Blueberry Pom
1.5 cups of Blueberries
1 Bottle (750 mL) Red Wine
¼ Cup Cognac
¼ Cup Triple Sec
1 Orange – cut into half wheels
o Mix all ingredients into a large container, and let it sit for a minimum of 4 hours then serve over ice
Raspberry Lemonade
ACTIVATE Defend Raspberry Citrus
2 Lemons Juiced
2 oz. Absolute Raspberry Vodka
UV Liberty
1 part UV Blue
1 part raspberry sherbet
1 part lemon-lime soda
Serve over ice in a lowball glass