Subscribe to RSSWith the Fourth of July just around the corner, there’s no better way to celebrate this all-American holiday than with festive,colorful cocktails. Here are a few that are sure to make your celebration special. Cheers and Happy 4th!
Twisted Bocktail
Created by Pamela Wiznitzer, USBG NY Chapter President and Creative Director Seamstress, NY
1 ¼ parts Tres Agaves Reposado
¾ part Lemon
½ part Cointreau
½ part Simple Syrup
Hefeweisen
Combine all ingredients minus the beer; shake and strain into a highball. Top with beer and garnish with lemon.
Island Time Spritz
Created by Pamela Wiznitzer, USBG NY Chapter President and Creative Director Seamstress, NY
1 part Sugar Island Coconut Rum
1 part Pineapple Juice
¾ part Lemon Juice
¾ part Aperol
¼ Simple Syrup
Sparkling Rose
Combine together over ice. Garnish with pineapple chunks on a skewer.
Honeydew Agua Fresca Margarita
Cassandra Rosen for Soltado Tequila
Makes 8-10 servings
12 cups honeydew, seeded and cubed (appx 4 lbs, depending on water content)
½ cup water*
¼ cup lime juice*
8 tbs agave simple syrup (50:50 water and agave nectar)
8 oz Soltado Spicy Añejo Tequila
Top soda
Garnish: jalapenos, lime slices
Directions
Add the melon, lime juice, simple syrup, and water to a blender, and puree gently. Press through a mesh strainer into a pitcher, cover and refrigerate at least two hours, or overnight.
The Watermelon Crawl
1oz American Born Moonshine Original
1oz watermelon schnapps
4oz lemon-lime soda
Fill rocks glass with ice, pour ABM Original, add schnapps, top with lemon-lime soda.
