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The 4th Of July may not be our independence day, but it’s the perfect summer occasion to spark up the grill, in a cute fit, while celebrating with family and friends. And after a long year in the house, we welcome the outdoor festivities. No holiday BBQ would be complete without boozy offerings and if you’re like us, you love a good signature cocktail or party theme. Your drink should match the vibe.
Check out these seven fancy cocktail recipes that’ll impress your guests:
Lemon Pop-Tail
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Seagram’s Escapes is a refreshing drink that packs the flavor, which makes it an obvious choice for the cooler. You can take this Cynthia Bailey-loved drink up a few notches with this recipe that includes a childhood favorite – red, white and blue popsicles.
Red, White & Blue Slush
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July is one of the hottest months of the year, cool down with Seagram’s Escapes boozy slushie.
On The Rocks Premium Cocktails
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Skip the mixing part and look fancy with this premade drink in a standout bottle. On The Rocks Premium Cocktails come in six flavors and is sold at your local liquor store, it’s a great option for a last-minute backyard luau.
SPARKLER SPRITZ
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Keep it cute and cut your carbs with this Grey Goose spritzer. Add berries to make it pop.
1½ oz GREY GOOSE® Le Citron Vodka
½ oz Bacardi Pineapple
+ Fresh Raspberries and Blueberries
+ Soda Water
Method: Add all ingredients into a glass with ice and stir. Top with soda water. Garnish with fresh raspberries and blueberries.
D’USSÉ FREEDOM OF PEACH
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If you like your liquor dark, you’ll enjoy this D’Ussé punch that is as pretty as it is tasty.
Ingredients – serves 4 to 6
75 0 mL D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac
25 oz Peach Syrup
18 oz Lemon Juice
25 oz Cold-infused Green Tea
25 oz Champagne
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a punch bowl. Add ice. Stir until well mixed. Top with peach slices and mint.
Patriotic Coolers with Independence Ice Cubes
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Make your own ice cubes and put a spin on this classic drink recipe. Cranberry juice is the perfect mixer, so expect this cocktail to be a winning combination.
Created by Ocean Spray
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus freezing
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients:
ICE CUBES
- 1 ice cube tray
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed
- 1/3 cup Ocean Spray® 100% Juice Cranberry Blackberry
- 1/2 cup Ocean Spray® White Cranberry Juice Drink
- 1/2 cup Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
COOLERS
- 2 cups Ocean Spray® White Cranberry Juice Drink
- 2 12 ounce cans lemon-lime flavored soda, chilled
Directions:
- Place 4 blueberries in each of 16 ice cube cups. Add about 1 teaspoon blackberry flavored juice. Freeze at least 1 hour or until solid. Add 1/2 tablespoon white cranberry drink to each cup. Freeze 1 hour or until solid. Top with 1/2 tablespoon cranberry beverage. Freeze at least 1 hour or until solid.
- In each of 4 tall glasses, pour 1/2 cup white cranberry juice drink and 3/4 cup soda. Add ice cubes to each glass.
Hornitos What a Melon
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Soak up the sun with this fruity drink by your side serving tropical vibes.
Ingredients:
1 ½ parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
¾ part Simple Syrup
¾ part Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
2-3 Cubes Fresh Watermelon
Directions:
Place watermelon and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and gently muddle. Add rest of ingredients with ice, shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Happy sipping!
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