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Mixed Drink Recipes for July 4th

This Fourth of July, many people will be gathering together in various types of social functions to celebrate their freedom in the United States. There are many types of activities that will occur on the fourth of July. There will be picnics, barbeques, parties, and other types of social gatherings. If you are planning a social function for the fourth of July, you will probably want to create a menu and drinks that surround the American theme. Here, you will find many mixed drinks that you can create that surround the theme of America. This Fourth of July, your friends and family are sure to talk months and months about your great American mixed drinks that were served on the fourth of July!

 

American Beauty

The American Beauty is an excellent choice for an American theme mixed drink for the fourth of July. It is important that you ensure that you have all the necessities prior to attempting to create an American Beauty. You will need a cocktail shaker, a cocktail glass, and crushed ice. The ice should be crushed thoroughly. Once you have gathered all the necessary materials to create this mixed drink, you are ready to create your American Beauty.

You will need: One ounce of Brandy One ounce of Orange Juice One ounce of Vermouth that is dry One half ounce of Grenadine One quarter ounce of Ruby Port

Once you gather the appropriate measurements of the required ingredients, you should mix everything together in your cocktail shaker. It is important that when you place all the ingredients in the cocktail shaker that you also placed the crushed ice in the cocktail shaker as well. Once you have mixed for at least thirty seconds, strain the drink and pour it into a cocktail glass. It is always best to ensure that the cocktail glass is properly chilled prior to serving this drink at your Fourth of July party.

American Sweetheart

The American Sweetheart is another great mixed drink recipe that can be served at your Fourth of July party. This is a hit among many Fourth of July parties each year; why not make it a hit at your next Fourth of July party? Basically, all you need to create this American themed mixed drink is some ice, a few basic ingredients, and a rocks glass.

You will need: One ounce of Southern Comfort One ounce of Bourbon One teaspoon of Vermouth that is dry Some Sour Mix

Once you gather everything that you will need to create the American Sweetheart, simply mix all the ingredients well with ice. You should mix for at least a minute to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed. The American Sweetheart mixed drink is sure to make your Fourth of July party very exciting!

There are many American themed mixed drinks that you can serve at your Fourth of July party. It is important that you work at least a couple into your menu. Just mix and serve for some fantastic fireworks at your Fourth of July party!

 

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