Fourth of July parties are the pinnacle of summer fun – check out our independence inspired cocktails and spiked treats to wow your party goers.
Fourth of July parties are the pinnacle of summer fun. Every year on July 4th, Americans recognize our nation’s freedom and commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence by firing up the charcoal grills, lighting some fireworks and enjoying some celebratory cocktails. This year, before you plan your own red, white and blue party, check out our star-spangled spread of easy, and fun, Fourth of July cocktails and treats for a crowd.
Fun, cheers of freedom and fireworks are just around the corner. And this spicy coconut margarita adds the perfect amount of spice for the occasion. This cocktail balances premium, jalapeño-infused tequila with sweet agave, coconut and fresh berries for a fun Fourth of July drink that tastes like victory.
The Recipe:
2 ounces Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
¾ ounce agave nectar
1 ounce cream of coconut
Fresh blueberries
Fresh raspberries
In a shaker with ice, combine tequila, lime juice, agave nectar and cream of coconut. Shake well and strain into a glass over fresh ice. Garnish with berries on skewers to make a mini flag.
This colorful and celebratory concoction is perfect to mix up and serve at your Fourth of July party. In color and in flavor, this drink is a declaration of fun! The blue sparkler is fizzy, easy to make, and the Florida Mule Mix gives this cocktail a surprising little spark that makes it the ideal drink for Independence Day.
The Recipe:
1 ½ ounces St. Augustine Distillery New World Gin
1 ounce Florida Mule Mix
¾ ounce blue curacao
Fresh seasonal berries
Sparkler
In a glass with ice, add gin, mule mix and blue curacao. Stir to combine and top with soda water. Garnish with fresh seasonal berries and a sparkler.
If you have ever enjoyed a Bomb Pop as a kid - you’ll understand why this adult version inspires instant nostalgia. This patriotic themed popsicle is a dreamy combination of fresh fruit, vodka and cream. This berry-good, and boozy, frozen treat is a fantastic way to beat the summer heat while celebrating our nation’s sovereignty.
The Recipe:
½ teaspoon Chopin Vodka
1 medium strawberry, chopped
1 tablespoon blueberries
1 tablespoon grenadine
2 tablespoons coconut water
3 tablespoons cream
Combine vodka, chopped strawberries, blueberries, grenadine, coconut water and cream in a popsicle mold and gently stir. Freeze for at least four hours or until frozen solid. Serve and enjoy immediately. Recipe makes 1 popsicle, repeat as needed.
We may have had a few grievances (27 to be exact) for the King, but a spiced tea wasn’t one. This blended bourbon cocktail is both lively with fresh herbs, while still sweet and citrusy, making spiced tea that will have your guests singing Old Glory.
The Recipe:
2 ounces Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1 ounce simple syrup
1 inch vanilla bean, scraped, seeds only
Juice of half a lemon
5 basil leaves
1 basil sprig
In a blender, combine bourbon, simple syrup, vanilla bean seeds, lemon juice and basil leaves. Add ice and pulse until ice is pea sized. Pour into a glass and garnish with a sprig of basil.
How do you capture the American spirit? The answer - with bourbon cream and cake! Bourbon, America’s native distilled spirit, symbolizes our nation’s heritage and hardiness and therefore, is the perfect spirit to pack into Fourth of July treats. Not only are these cake pops colored to honor the day, but they will also deliver a delicious boozy bite for your party guests.
The Recipe:
Cake Balls:
1 box red velvet cake mix
¼ cup Cooper's Mark Bourbon
½ cup frosting*
*Frosting:
1 cup butter, softened
2 ounces Cooper's Mark Bourbon Cream Liqueur
4 cups powdered sugar
Cake Ball Coating:
1, 12-ounce bag white chocolate
1 ½ ounces Cooper's Mark Bourbon Cream Liqueur
Red and blue food coloring
Lollipop stick
Festive sprinkles
For the frosting: Add butter and bourbon cream liqueur to a bowl and beat on low until combined. Add powdered sugar in ½ cup increments and beat on low. Once powdered sugar is combined, mix on medium-high speed until mixture turns into a thick frosting texture.
For the cake pop: Make cake mix as directed. Add bourbon and bake as directed. Allow cake to cool completely.
Once cool, remove cake from pan, place into a large mixing bowl and crumble cake finely. Add frosting and mix until thoroughly combined. Allow cake balls to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before decorating.
For the cake pop coating: Place chocolate in a microwaveable bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring between each set. Once completely melted, mix in bourbon. Ration out 1/3 of the chocolate mixture in a separate bowl and stir in blue food coloring. Do the same for the red food coloring, while leaving 1/3 of the chocolate mixture without color. Remove the cake balls from the refrigerator, add lollipop sticks to each ball and decorate with chocolate coating and festive sprinkles.
The American Sidecar is a simple and flavorful Fourth of July drink to honor our nation’s freedom. This patriotic spin on a classic cocktail swaps out cognac for a spirit closer to home and adds a colorful splash of blue curacao. The orange-flavored liqueur shaken with Southern Comfort, an American whiskey, makes for a tasty and themed ode to our independence.
The Recipe:
2 ounces Southern Comfort
1 ounce triple sec
¾ ounce lemon juice
In a shaker with ice, add bourbon, triple sec and lemon juice. Shake and strain into a glass. Top with a splash of blue curacao.
This Fourth of July drink combines tasty summertime rum and refreshing ginger beer to create a coconutty version of the traditional mule. The muddled strawberries add colorful flavor and freshness making this cocktail perfect to put in hands before the night’s firework display.
The Recipe:
3 fresh strawberries
Juice of half a lime
2 ounces Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum
4 ounces ginger beer
Sage sprig
In the bottom of a mule mug, muddle strawberries. Add lime juice, rum and ice. Top with ginger beer and stir to combine. Garnish with sage sprig and a lime wedge.
