The most-anticipated summer weekend is just around the corner! Level up and make your Independence Day celebration sparkle with these simple yet elevated cocktails, each profiling a different flavor and sure to suit everyone’s preferences. After a heavy afternoon of burgers and hot dogs, wash it all down with refreshing and low-sugar cocktails while jiving to your favorite tunes.
From a delicious Watermelon Firecracker Margarita to a Berry United Lemonade and elevated G&T, sip back and enjoy the summer weather.
The Independent G&T
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- 2 ounces Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
- 2 ounces Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
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- 4 ounces Fever-Tree tonic water
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- 2-3 frozen cranberries (garnish)
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- 1 popsicle (garnish)
- Ice
Pour Jaisalmer Gin and tonic water over ice in a tall glass. Stir and garnish with a popsicle and cranberries.
Berry United Lemonade
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- 3 cups lemonade
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- 1 cup cold water
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- 4-6 dashes Angostura bitters
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- Lemons (garnish)
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- Blueberries (garnish)
- Ice
In a pitcher, pour Diplomatico Rum, lemonade and water. Add in lemon and bitters. Garnish with lemon slices and blueberries. Serve chilled.
Firecracker Margarita
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- 1½ ounce Partida Tequila Blanco
- 1½ ounce Partida Tequila Blanco
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- Kosher salt
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- 1 lime wheel
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- 3 ounces fresh watermelon juice
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- ¾ ounces fresh lime juice
- Watermelon (garnish)
Place some salt on a small plate. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime wheel (reserve for serving); dip in salt.
Combine watermelon juice, Partida Tequila, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain cocktail into prepared glass and garnish with watermelon lime wheel.
