This year, step away from the ordinary beverage of choice. July 4th is the largest beer consuming holiday in America, but why stick with the usual? Instead, use this recipes to create fun and festive cocktails for the folks at your celebration!
Pisco Fireworks
Ingredients
1 part Portón
1 part of Drambuie
¼ part of Campari
¼ part lime juice
Method
Combine and chill all ingredients. Serve in a martini glass with an orange wedge and twist of lime.
Red, White and Blueberry
Created by Lee Anne Wong
Image -Chef and Maker’s Mark® Cookbook Editor
Ingredients
Serves 3
¼ part lime juice, freshly squeezed and strained ¼ part lemon juice,
freshly squeezed and strained ½ part orange juice, freshly squeezed
and strained
4 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
1 part simple syrup
4 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
Assorted berries: raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries
Splash club soda
Method
Combine the juices, Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, simple syrup, and mint leaves in a large shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into 3 tall glasses over ice and add a splash of soda. Cut berries and mint leaves as garnish. Serve immediately.