The fourth of July is the perfect excuse for creating a fabulous theme wedding.  If you do it right – wow!

What do you think of when you think of the 4th of July?  For me it’s fireworks.  What’s better than “FREE” fireworks that you and your guests can enjoy – you can get some awesome shots – and you don’t have to pay for them!

Ha!

The booze!  The 4th of July means “PARTY”.  There is nothing better than good fireworks and good booze!  So, for you patriotic boozers out there, here are a few red, white and blue selections for your festive – but elegant – 4th of July wedding/party.

The Bastille (red, white, and blue!)
1 Shot of Blue CuraÁao

1 Shot of Cointreau
1 Shot of Grenadine

Build the layers in a short cocktail glass. (Hint: pour the liquid over the back of a spoon as you add them to the glass to help layer.) Serve and enjoy.

Snow White Cooler (white)

There’s really nothing innocent about this concoction, but the result is a frothy o

ff-white cocktail sure to please.

2 shots of Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 Shot of Blended Whisky
Add liquor and ice to a cocktail shaker. Cover, shake well, then strain into a cocktail glass. May serve over ice, if desired, especially in particularly warm weather.

Cape Cod Breeze (red)

Hob-nob with the in crowd while sipping this bright drink on the seashore.

1 shot of Vodka
Cranberry juice
Add ice and vodka to a tall cocktail glass. Add cranberry juice, stir, and enjoy.

For a fun, bubbly twist, add equal parts cranberry juice and seltzer instead of straight cranberry juice.

Stars and Stripes (red, white, and blue!)

It doesn’t get any more patriotic than this- you’ll wow your guests with the colorful layers!
1 shot of Grenadine
1 shot of Blue CuraÁao
1 shot of Light Cream

Build the layers in a short cocktail glass.

Alaska Ice Tea (blue)
½ Shot of Gin
½ Shot of Vodka
½ Shot of White Rum
½ Shot of Cointreau
½ Shot of Blue CuraÁao
7UP or Sprite

In a tall cocktail glass half filled with ice, layer each shot in order listed. Top off with soda and enjoy!

Hint for those drinks that are red, white and blue: pour the liquid over the back of a spoon as you add them to the glass to help layer. Serve and enjoy.

Happy partying!

Thanks to the Lifestyle section of the Associated Content for these wonderful patriotic ideas!

Tags: Libations, Signature Drink

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