Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Cheers to Red, White & Blue!

I’m sure a lot of you are planning to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow – and of course July 4th parties are all about the red, white & blue! You can even bring America’s signature colors into your signature drinks by serving red & blue cocktails garnished with colorful berries. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

july 4th cocktails

Pictured above, counter-clockwise from left:

1. Chambeer
1 part Chambord
3 parts beer

Serve in a chilled pilsner. Doesn’t get much easier than that!
{recipe via hostesswiththemostess.com}

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2. Blue Mojito
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. HPNOTIQ liqueur
- 2 oz. Light Rum
- 3 oz. Club Soda
- 6 fresh mint leaves

Shake HPNOTIQ liqueur, light rum and mint leaves with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a rocks glass and top with club soda.
{recipe via cocktailtimes.com}

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3. Blakberi Blues - (click here for recipe)

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4. Blue Hawaiian - (click here for recipe)

And on that note – hope you all have a great holiday weekend and a fun, safe, and happy 4th!

Cheers,
Jenn

– Jennifer Sbranti
www.hostesswiththemostess.com

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