What does freedom mean to you? For us, it involves being able to go out back, pour a glass of whiskey, and soak in the rays. It’s time to drink in the taste of freedom this Independence Day. Whether you are BBQing, catching a virtual parade, or blasting fireworks, be sure to raise your glass in acknowledgment of our nation’s birthday.
You have the right to a good drink, so we’ve listed a few that offer the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July. Cheers!
All American
Delicious and easy-to-make, this drink is truly all American.
INGREDIENTS
1 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz Southern Comfort peach liqueur
2 oz Coca-Cola
DIRECTIONS
Just serve with ice and you have a delicious drink to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Recipe from Drinks Mixer
Spiked Lemonade
Refreshing lemonade made even better with gin.
INGREDIENTS
750 ml Aviation Gin
2.25 L lemonade
187 ml elderflower liqueur
2 bags frozen peaches
DIRECTIONS
Mix all of the ingredients in an infusion jar and stir. Serve over ice in a mason or highball glass. Garnish with a peach slice.
Recipe from Tasting Table
Blue Long Island Iced Tea
This drink has all the power and kick of a regular long island, while remaining on theme for the fourth.
INGREDIENTS
1 oz Tito’s Vodka
1 oz Hendrick’s Gin
1 oz light rum
1 oz gold tequila
1 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
3 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 oz simple syrup
Instructions
Fill a Collins glass with ice. Pour in the liquors. Then pour in the fresh-squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup. Finally, add the blue curacao. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a straw. And feel free to tinker with the amount of lemon to get it to your taste.
Recipe from Mix That Drink
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