America’s birthday, Independence Day, is right around the corner and Reyka Vodka, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and Drambuie have some last minute, thirst-quenching cocktails for you and your patriotic pals to indulge at your backyard BBQ, and fireworks party this 4th of July!

 

Reyka Bitters

Reyka Bitters

1 ½ part Reyka Vodka

4 part Club Soda

3 dashes OR .5ml Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients into Collins glass. Garnish and serve.

Reyka Vodka is an Icelandic born vodka and provides a smooth and crisp base for both complex and simple cocktails. Cocktails created by Reyka Brand Ambassador Trevor Schneider.

 

Sailor Jerry Heavy Punch

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Heavy Punch

1½ parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

1 part fresh pineapple juice

½ part port

½ part sugar syrup

½ part fresh lime juice

4 dashes of aromatic bitters

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is a Caribbean Rum blended with 100% natural spices and flavors.

 

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Drambuie Smash

Fresh seasonal fruit (peaches, berries, plums, etc)

4-5 mint leaves

¾ part lemon juice

2 parts Drambuie

Muddle mint and fruit. Shake lightly with pebble ice and dump all (country style) into a rocks glass. Top with crushed ice and a mint sprig

Drambuie is made from a delightful combination of scotch whisky, heather honey, herbs and spices.

 

Hornitos Firecracker

Hornitos Firecracker

1 part Hornitos® Plata Tequila

4 parts concord grape juice

½ part fresh lemon juice

Add ingredients to glass over ice and stir.