{"id":13120,"date":"2020-06-29T07:16:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T07:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=13120"},"modified":"2024-08-09T09:40:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T14:40:43","slug":"stars-stripes-and-sips-recipes-for-4th-of-july-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/stars-stripes-and-sips-recipes-for-4th-of-july-cocktails","title":{"rendered":"Stars, Stripes, and Sips: Recipes for 4th of July Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4th-of-July-cocktails.jpg\" alt=\"4th-of-July-cocktails\" class=\"wp-image-13134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4th-of-July-cocktails.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/4th-of-July-cocktails-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/homeiswheretheboatis.net\/2018\/05\/18\/floral-friday-patriotic-flower-arrangement-with-an-american-flag\/\">Home Is Where The Boat Is<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s your favorite July 4th tradition? Maybe it\u2019s grilling burgers and taking your family on the boat. Or tasting the first bite of homemade apple pie and admiring the fireworks\u2019 reflection in the water. Whatever your routine may be, a lake home is an unbeatable setting for this holiday. To top off the celebration, you can create 4th of July cocktails for you and your guests. After all, there are few excuses throughout the year to serve whimsical, colorful cocktails. Plus, you can skip the alcohol with most of these drinks, so they\u2019re appropriate for kids. This holiday, pick your patriotic poison and enjoy the lake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Red, White, and Blue Spritzer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/red_white_blue_wine_spriztzer_for_the_4th_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/red_white_blue_wine_spriztzer_for_the_4th_2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/red_white_blue_wine_spriztzer_for_the_4th_2-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prettyplainjanes.com\/2013\/06\/28\/red-white-and-blue-wine-spritzer\/\">Pretty Plain Janes<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you\u2019re looking for something light and refreshing, this spritzer is a perfect choice. Add some fresh strawberries and blueberries for the full red, white, and blue effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 cup simple syrup (1 part sugar + 1 part water, boiled until dissolved and cooled)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bd cup fresh strawberries, sliced in halves<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bd cup fresh blueberries&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 bottle dry white wine&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Club soda or tonic water&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ice&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fresh mint for garnish&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions:<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;Add ice to pitcher until full and top with berries (save some for individual glasses). Pour in simple syrup and wine until the pitcher is \u00be full, then add soda or tonic water. Stir, serve and garnish with mint and extra fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prettyplainjanes.com\/2013\/06\/28\/red-white-and-blue-wine-spritzer\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretty Plain Janes<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sugar Cookie Pudding Shots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sugar-Cookie-Pudding-Shots-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sugar-Cookie-Pudding-Shots-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sugar-Cookie-Pudding-Shots-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sugar-Cookie-Pudding-Shots-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sugar-Cookie-Pudding-Shots-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sugar-Cookie-Pudding-Shots-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sugar-Cookie-Pudding-Shots-1-144x144.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sugar-Cookie-Pudding-Shots-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/jelly-shot-test-kitchen.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/sugar-cookie-pudding-shots-deserve-21.html\">Jelly Shot Test Kitchen<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Confectionery sweetness meets alcohol with these celebratory shots. The bright colors and thick, pudding consistency make for a fun, festive treat.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 box white chocolate flavored instant pudding&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 cup cold milk (any kind)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00be cup vanilla vodka&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 tbsp amaretto liquor&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bd cup whipped topping (or whipped cream)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Red and blue liquid food coloring&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cookies or sprinkles for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: In a medium bowl, pour pudding mix and add cold milk. Beat for two minutes. Add the vodka, \u00bc cup at a time (combine thoroughly before each new \u00bc cup addition). Stir in amaretto and whip. Evenly divide the pudding mixture into 3 bowls. Tint the first bowl with red food coloring, the second bowl blue. Leave the last one white. Layer the puddings in shot glasses and top with chosen garnish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/jelly-shot-test-kitchen.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/sugar-cookie-pudding-shots-deserve-21.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jelly Shot Test Kitchen<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firecracker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Firecracker-liquordotcom.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Firecracker-liquordotcom.jpg 716w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Firecracker-liquordotcom-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Firecracker-liquordotcom-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Firecracker-liquordotcom-144x144.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liquor.com\/recipes\/firecracker\/\">Liquor.com<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This cocktail\u2019s spicy flavors are just as sizzling as the fireworks. For those who enjoy a relatively simple cocktail with a few fun flavors, this is for you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4 watermelon chunks&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 oz Flor de Ca\u00f1a Grand Reserve seven-year-old rum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 oz Triple sec&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 oz fresh lime juice&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 oz simple syrup&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bd tsp cayenne pepper&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lime wedge for garnish&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions:<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Muddle the watermelon in a mixing glass. Add all other remaining ingredients and ice and stir. Unstrained, pour into a cocktail or margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liquor.com\/recipes\/firecracker\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liquor.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Red, White, and Blue Sangria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Red-White-and-Blue-Sangria-4842-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Red-White-and-Blue-Sangria-4842-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Red-White-and-Blue-Sangria-4842-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Red-White-and-Blue-Sangria-4842-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Red-White-and-Blue-Sangria-4842-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Red-White-and-Blue-Sangria-4842.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com\/red-white-blue-sangria\/\">Certified Pastry Aficionado<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sangria is a summer staple (alliteration, anyone?). But this time, you don\u2019t have to decide between red and white wine as the base. As long as you add blue, it\u2019s patriotic.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bc cup of sugar&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bc cup brandy liquor&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 750 mL bottle of dry white wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12 ounces lemon-lime soda&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 pound strawberries (sliced)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 dry pint blueberries&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ice (for serving)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: In a pitcher, mix sugar and brandy and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add a bottle of chardonnay and lemon-lime soda. Stir, then add strawberries and blueberries. You can let it sit for a few hours ahead of time to absorb all the flavors. When ready to serve, fill glasses halfway with ice, then pour sangria and serve immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com\/red-white-blue-sangria\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified Pastry Aficionado<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Red, White, and Boozy Margarita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/delish-red-white-boozy-margaritas-delishdotcom.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/delish-red-white-boozy-margaritas-delishdotcom.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/delish-red-white-boozy-margaritas-delishdotcom-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/delish-red-white-boozy-margaritas-delishdotcom-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/a22019442\/red-white-and-boozy-margaritas-recipe\/\">Delish.com<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nothing says \u201csummertime\u201d like a frozen margarita. But this time, try it with a 4th of July flare. After a day of grilling and relaxing in the sun, cool down with this colorful recipe.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9 cups ice&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6 oz. silver tequila&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 oz. triple sec&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 oz. grenadine (for the red layer)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 oz. blue cura\u00e7ao (for the blue layer)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 oz. lime juice (for the white layer)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Divide ingredients for ice, tequila, and triple sec into thirds, and use \u2153 of each amount for each layer. Make the red layer by blending all ingredients, dividing evenly into glasses, and then repeating them with blue and white layers. Serve immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><i>Courtesy of: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/a22019442\/red-white-and-boozy-margaritas-recipe\/\"><i>Delish.com<\/i><\/a><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Red, White, and Blueberry Mule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/berry-mule.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/berry-mule.png 414w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/berry-mule-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><figcaption>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkbrooklyncrafted.com\/recipes\/2019\/2\/6\/red-white-amp-blue-berry-mule\">Brooklyn Crafted<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If Moscow Mules are your cocktail of choice, try this festive twist on your favorite beverage. It has the same classic mix of vodka and ginger beer, with a unique fruity flavor. Don\u2019t let your copper mugs go to waste this holiday!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 oz. berry vodka (blueberry or raspberry)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6 oz. ginger beer\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Blueberries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Blackberries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Muddle blueberries and blackberries in a shaker. Add vodka and shake. In a Moscow Mule mug, fill with ice and pour vodka and berries mixture. Fill with ginger beer and garnish with extra blueberries and blackberries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courtesy of: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkbrooklyncrafted.com\/recipes\/2019\/2\/6\/red-white-amp-blue-berry-mule\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooklyn Crafted<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From all of us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/\">Lake Homes Realty<\/a>, happy 4th of July!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red, White, and Blue Spritzer If you\u2019re looking for something light and refreshing, this spritzer is a perfect choice. Add some fresh strawberries and blueberries for the full red, white, and blue effect. Ingredients: 1 cup simple syrup (1 part sugar + 1 part water, boiled until dissolved and cooled)&nbsp; \u00bd cup fresh strawberries, sliced in halves \u00bd cup fresh blueberries&nbsp; 1 bottle dry white wine&nbsp; Club soda or tonic water&nbsp; Ice&nbsp; Fresh mint for garnish&nbsp; Directions:&nbsp;Add ice to pitcher until full and top with berries (save some for individual glasses). 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