Fourth of July 2021: Red, White & Boozy Recipes
By Halle Cook Published June 2021
The 4th of July is on a Sunday this year, which means you have the whole weekend to plan out your menu. Whether you are going all-American with burgers and hotdogs on the grill or featuring an array of fresh fruits and other snacks, make sure not to skimp on the drinks and desserts. Lucky for you, there are countless red, white and boozy options to fill your coolers, glasses and plates with. Your guests may come for the “rockets’ red glare” but they’ll stay for the “(flavor) bombs bursting in air.”
Festive Cocktails
An Independence Day celebration has a built-in color scheme, so red, white and blue cocktails are a must. There are so many ways to incorporate this color range, from layered drinks to garnishes. Check out our top cocktail picks and an easy tip below.
Papa’s ICEE
Made with Papa’s Pilar Blonde Rum, this cocktail features fresh fruit with a whipped cream garnish.
Cocktail Recipe:
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3 raspberries
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2 blackberries
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4 blueberries
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2 ounces Papa’s Pilar Blonde Rum
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½ ounce simple syrup
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Whipped cream
In a cocktail shaker, muddle fruit. Add rum, simple syrup and ice. Shake well and strain into a glass with fresh ice. Top with whipped cream and garnish with skewer of berries.
The American Dream
This cocktail is layered with all the colors of the American flag and features Banyan Reserve Vodka, grenadine and blue curacao. It is topped with a rim of vanilla icing and red, white and blue sprinkles to bring everything together.
Cocktail Recipe:
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Vanilla icing
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Patriotic sprinkles
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½ ounce blue curacao
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½ ounce grenadine
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½ ounce Banyan Reserve Vodka
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½ ounce lemon lime soda
Rim a glass in icing and dip in patriotic sprinkles. Add grenadine to rimmed glass. Using a spoon, gently layer blue curacao over grenadine. In a separate glass with ice, mix vodka with lemon lime soda. Carefully strain the mixture into rimmed glass, using a spoon to create a third layer.
American Beauty Cooler
Somrus Chai Liqueur adds a creamy texture and luscious flavors of cardamom, saffron, almonds and pistachios to this beautiful cocktail. With a hint of sweetness and a touch of blueberries, enjoy this beverage with a delicious cold foam topping.
Cocktail Recipe:
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4 ounces butterfly pea tea
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2 ounces Somrus Chai Liqueur
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Blueberries
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2 ounces heavy whipping cream
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Blueberry cold foam*
*Blueberry Cold Foam
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3 ounces heavy cream
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1 ounce blueberry simple syrup**
**Blueberry Simple Syrup
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¼ cup water
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¼ cup sugar
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¼ cup blueberries
For the cocktail: Make butterfly pea tea as directed. Allow to cool.
In a glass with ice, add liqueur and slowly layer in cooled butterfly pea tea. Garnish with blueberry cold foam and fresh blueberries.
For the blueberry cold foam: Add heavy cream to a small bowl with blueberry syrup. Froth until it thickens.
For the blueberry simple syrup: Add water, sugar and blueberries to a small pot and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and blueberries break down. Turn off heat and allow to cool before straining into a mason jar. Completely cool before adding a lid and refrigerating until ready to use.
Jungle Eagle
Red, white & beautiful...this cocktail is packed with flavor. Enjoy layered flavors with a hint of orange peel from the Campari, a mix of citrus and sweet fruit tones from the Jungle Eagle base as it’s rounded out by the rum’s unique flavor bouquet.
Cocktail Recipe:
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4 ounces Jungle Eagle Base*
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1 ounce Campari Apertivo, chilled in freezer
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2 ounces blue rum**, chilled in freezer
*Jungle Eagle Base
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10 ½ ounces pineapple juice
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5 ounces lime juice
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2 ounces crème de cacao
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2 ounces water
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¼ cup sugar
**Blue Rum
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7 ounces Wray & Nephew 126 Proof Jamaican Rum
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1 ounce blue curacao
For the cocktail: In a chilled glass, fill 1/3 of the way with packed ice. Carefully pour Jungle Eagle Base over the ice making sure no liquid is on the sides of the glass. Using a cocktail spoon, carefully layer Campari and blue rum into the glass, allowing each layer to settle before pouring the next.
For Jungle Eagle Base: Add pineapple juice, lime juice, crème de cacao, water and sugar to a blender. Blend on high for at least 1 minute or until sugar is completely dissolved. Strain into a glass bottle and refrigerate until use.
For Blue Rum: Combine rum and blue curacao. Store in freezer until ready to serve.
Tito’s Red, White & Boozy
A twist on a classic vodka-cran cocktail, this Tito’s spiked beverage is bubbly and refreshing with all the patriotic colors.
Cocktail Recipe:
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1 ½ ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka
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2 ounces cranberry juice
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3 ounces sparkling water
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Blueberries
Add vodka and cranberry juice to a glass with ice. Slowly pour sparkling water over mixture for a layered affect. Garnish with blueberries.
Tip: The trick to creating an aesthetic layered beverage without mixing the colors is to make sure the heaviest liquid (or the liquid with the highest sugar content) is at the bottom. From there, take a barspoon and place it upside down touching the inner edge of the glass, near (but not touching) the first layer. Slowly pour the second heaviest liquid over the spoon, moving the spoon up as the glass fills. Repeat this process until all the layers are added, then take a step back and admire your new skill.
Boozy Treats
The only thing better than red, white & blue desserts are red, white & boozy desserts. These adult-only treats are a must have for your July 4th celebrations. Upgrade your popsicles, snow cones and other frozen delights with some festive spirits. Is someone else bringing desserts for your potluck? Check out other food recipes that can cover whatever course you are in charge of.
Red, White & Blue Spiked Popsicle
There are very few things that can cool you off on a hot summer day like a popsicle can. This recipe combines vodka, grenadine, coconut water, cream and fresh fruit for a refreshing all-American delight.
Tip: to allow the fruit to be enjoyed throughout the popsicle, freeze half the mixture for 2 hours before adding the rest.
Boozy Snow Cone
The best part of growing up is taking your favorite childhood treats and boozing them up. To make an adult snow cone, simply add vodka to the syrups and pour over ice. Make sure they are labeled “adult-only” so there is no confusion.
American Spirit Cake Pops
On America’s birthday, you eat cake. We’ve crafted up these bourbon-infused cake pops to do just that. Prepare your cake mix, add bourbon, frosting and a coating, both spiked with bourbon cream liqueur that will leave you wanting more.
Captain Morgan Red, White and Blue Popsicle
As we reach July, chances are your freezer is already full of red, white and blue ice pops. This recipe takes that flavor to the next level. Just three ingredients to make a dessert that will set off fireworks on your tastebuds.
4th of July Milkshake
Sipping a milkshake while the sun beats down on you is already pure happiness, right? What would you do if we told you to take it a step further...with chocolate flavored whiskey. Sweet, refreshing and oh so chocolatey, this recipe will sure to be a 4th hit.
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