Happy 4th of July: Drink Recipes for Your Weekend Game Plan

This week is all about cocktail recipes for 4th of July celebrations. Don’t let your party fizzle with a bad cocktail. No matter what spirit you decide upon, The Intoxicologist has covered the bases with recipes using absinthe, vodka, gin, wine, champagne, whiskey, bourbon and rum. Each of the links below contain drink recipes specifically for Independence Day with more links.

Thirsting for the theme of Red, White and Blue to follow along with the Stars & Stripes? Tommy Bahama Rum creates three colorful cocktails to the forefront to add sparkle to your July 4th festivities.

Bahama Basil Smash (red)

2-1/2 parts Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum

2 parts sour mix

3 fresh blackberries

4 basil leaves

4 slices of ginger

1/4 part lemon-lime soda

Muddle blackberries, basil and ginger in a mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients, shake well and strain into a mixing glass. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda. Garnish with an orchid.

Tommy Bahama’s Coconut Cloud Martini (white)

1-1/2 parts Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum

1-1/2 parts vanilla vodka

1-1/2 parts coconut rum

1/2 part cream of coconut

Shake in a cocktail shaker and strain. Garnish with toasted coconut.

Tommy’s Blue Hawaiian (blue)

1 part Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum

1 part blue curacao

1 part coconut cream

2 parts pineapple juice

Pour all ingredients into a blender with a scoop of crushed ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a hurricane glass and garnish with a fresh pineapple slice and maraschino cherry.

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