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13 Red, White, and Blue Cocktails To Celebrate July 4th With Drunken Patriotism
The 4th of July is just around the corner, so that means elaborate barbecues, rampant patriotism, and of course, red, white, and blue as far as the eye can see. Even your booze can get in on the Americana action! To help you show your country-loving colors, we've put together the tastiest red, white, and blue cocktails so you can celebrate the motherland and get a little tipsy at the same time. Cheers to you, America.
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The Blue Margarita
Show some spirit this 4th of July by trading in your regular margarita for a delicious blue one by Confections of a Foodie Bride.
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Beer Berry Bramble
Not your usual pair, beer and berries are actually the best of friends in the form of this beer berry bramble, according to Crepes of Wrath.
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Secret Ingredient Bloody Marys
Full of savory goodness, this secret ingredient Bloody Mary from Big Girls Small Kitchen is the perfect celebratory cocktail and next-day hangover cure, all in one.
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Cornflower Kickback
With a delicate blue cornflower garnish, Adventures in Cooking’s Cornflower Kickback is as beautiful as it is yummy.
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Frosty Coconut Mojitos
This frosty white mojito from How Sweet It Is gets a tasty tropical flavor boost from sweet coconut and tart lime.
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Blueberry Bourbon Mint Cooler
Blueberry gets a nice strong bourbon spike in Climbing Grier Moutnain’s mint cooler.
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Cherry Whiskey Smash
Forget about cherry pie — we’re thinking How Sweet It Is’ cherry whiskey smash is our kind of patriotic.
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Mint Julep
Celebrate in southern style with this refreshing yet boozey mint julep from A Spicy Perspective.
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Campari & Orange IPA Cocktail
Can’t decide between beer or a cocktail? Have both with A Better Happier St.Sebastian’s campari and orange IPA concoction.
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Rosemary Lemonade Vodka Fizz
Light and bubbly, this rosemary lemonade vodka fizz from A Better Happier St.Sebastian is almost too easy to sip on.
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Blueberry Lavender Vodka Spritzer
The Kitchn gives her blueberry vodka spritzer a floral touch by adding fresh lavender into the mix.
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Red White and Blue Sorbet Float
July 4th comes but once a year, so go all out with Kitchen Confidante’s red, white and blue float.
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