Celebrate America with the best 4th of July Cocktails

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

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 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.

 

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

1 part Hornitos® Plata Tequila

4 parts concord grape juice

½ part fresh lemon juice

Add ingredients to glass over ice and stir.