🇺🇸 Red, White & Booze: 3 Patriotic Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate July 4th

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a fireworks show, or just relaxing on the porch, these red, white, and blue cocktails will add a spark of flavor (and fun) to your Independence Day celebration. Easy to make and totally Instagram-worthy, these drinks are a festive way to toast to the USA!

🍓 1. The Sparkling Berry Bourbon Smash (Red)

A refreshing twist on a whiskey smash—sweet, tart, and beautifully bold in red.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 4-5 fresh strawberries
• 2-3 fresh mint leaves
• Sparkling water or club soda
• Crushed ice

Instructions:

1. Muddle strawberries, mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker.
2. Add bourbon and ice; shake well.
3. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
4. Top with sparkling water.
5. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a sprig of mint.

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🥥 2. The Coconut Firecracker Colada (White)

Creamy, tropical, and deceptively simple—this white drink feels like a mini vacation in a glass.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 2 oz coconut cream (or cream of coconut)
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• Ice
• Optional: whipped cream topping

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice.
2. Blend until smooth and pour into a chilled glass.
3. Optional: top with whipped cream for extra flair.
4. Garnish with shredded coconut or a mini flag pick.

🫐 3. Blueberry Fizz Royale (Blue)

Bubbly, fruity, and a bit floral—this sapphire-hued cocktail is a showstopper.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz blueberry vodka (or regular vodka + muddled blueberries)
• 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 3 oz sparkling wine or prosecco
• Blueberries and lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur with ice.
2. Strain into a champagne flute or coupe.
3. Top with sparkling wine.
4. Drop in a few blueberries and a lemon wheel for garnish.

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🎇 Bonus Tips for Hosting:

• Create a DIY cocktail bar with red, white & blue garnishes.
• Offer mocktail versions for kids or sober guests—just omit the booze and sub in soda water or lemonade.
• Use festive drinkware or star-shaped ice cubes for extra flair.