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Does anyone else try to fit a whole summer's worth of activities into the 4th of July long weekend? Sunbathing, , , barbecuing, bonfires, fireworks — we believe a holiday this celebratory calls for an equally-epic cocktail. We rounded up dozens of our best 4th of July cocktails (and a few mocktails) for a delicious summer sip. Feeling extra patriotic? Play up the red, white and blue colors with fruity, layered gelatine shots or a flavorful, tri-colored margarita.

These themed sips are a host's best friend, as they double as festive bar decor, too. Ditch tradition and get creative with fun takes on summer staples. , sangrias, spritzers — we're reinventing these seasonal sips so your weekend feels extra special.



In the spirit of thinking outside the box, who says drinks need to be totally sippable? The summer heat calls for frozen everything — and if that means preferring your in popsicle form, then, by all means, have some fun. We've decided to lend an extra hand by packing our recipes with bartender tips and tricks, too. We're sharing flavorful spices that aim to elevate, a hack for keeping drinks cool (without watering them down!) and our favorite garnish go-tos.

Build your bartender’s kit with a muddler, jigger, shaker, blender and pitcher, and start mixing up these 4th of July drinks. No matter which recipe you shake up, we can promise your guests will pledge their allegiance to the hostess after one sip. This juicy cocktail pairs earthy with juicy peach and lycee .

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