These Are The Best 4th of July Cocktails You Need To Try

You’ve been stuck inside, and can finally start to go out. What’s a better way to celebrate than the 4th of July! While the city seems to be celebrating weeks early with nightly fireworks, our favorite part of the holiday are the fun cocktails. We found the best 4th of July cocktails for you to celebrate this Independence Day. Make sure socially distant with these 4th of July cocktails that you'll actually make because, they're delicious and they require so little effort.

Once In A Blue Moon

Photo Credit: @CarleyGaskin

Photo Credit: @CarleyGaskin

  • 1.5 Parts Hendrick’s Lunar Gin

  • .5 Parts Blue Curacao

  • .75 Parts Fresh Lemon Juice

  • .5 Part Simple Syrup

  • Garnish with Orange Twist

Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist and edible flowers.


The Glenfiddich Highland Cooler

Created by Allan Roth, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador

  • 1 part Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve 

  • 5 parts Watermelon Juice 

  • Garnish: Watermelon & Mint

This might be one of the simplest, and most delicious, drinks you can make on the 4th of July.  Simply cool the juice (pureed fruit) of a ripe, seedless watermelon, and mix it five to one with Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve.  Pour into a highball or rocks glass and garnish with a small watermelon wedge and some mint.  

For extra credit, stick the 5:1 mixture in the freezer.  Once it’s set, scrape it out with a fork to create a delicious watermelon Glenfiddich snow cone.


Montelobos Padre Lobo

  • 1.5 oz Mezcal Montelobos Tobalá

  • 0.75 oz Ancho Reyes

  • 0.75 oz Cynar Liquor

  • 1.5 oz Velvet Soda Royal Tonic

Mix all ingredients with ice and serve it on a glass. Garnish with green lime


The Tribute

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  • 2 oz Hiatus Tequila Blanco 

  • 1 oz Greek Yogurt 

  • 1 oz Honey Syrup 

  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice 

  • Black Pepper for garnish

Fresh Ground Black Pepper. Add Hiatus Tequila, yogurt, honey syrup, lemon juice to a shaker tin. 

Top off with ice, shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain over crushed ice in a highball glass. Garnish with fresh ground black pepper. Photography by Gabi Porter @gabiporter



MACARONI FEATHER

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  • 1 1/2 oz Don Papa 7

  • 3/4 oz apricot nectar

  • 1/2 oz lemon juice

  • 1/4 blue curacao 

  • 1 bar spoon cherry heering


    Mix the rum, apricot, and lemon together. Pour the curacao on the bottom of the glass, then add ice. Add rum mixture, and dress with cherry Heering.


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Lacuna Beach

  • 2 OZ HIATUS AÑEJO

  • 1 OZ COCO LOPEZ

  • 1 OZ PINEAPPLE JUICE

  • 1 OZ ORANGE JUICE

  • 1/2 OZ RHUM CLEMENT CREOLE

  • SHRUBB 2 DASH PEACH BITTERS

Muddle together cantaloupe, rosemary, and agave. Add all ingredients to a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain into coupe glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig and/or skewered cantaloupe pieces.


The Citrus Breeze

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  • 2 oz The Botanist Islay Dry Gin 

  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice 

  • .5 oz Elderflower Liqueur 

  • 3 oz Premium Tonic 

 Add all ingredients into a highball glass over ice . Stir with mixing spoon. Garnish with grapefruit wheel and fresh seasonal herbs 


BACARDÍ Summer Watermelon Cooler

  • 1.5 oz BACARDÍ Superior

  • 0.75 oz Watermelon juice

  • 2 oz Grapefruit soda

  • Blueberries and lime wheel as a garnish

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add all ingredients. Give a quick stir to combine and garnish with blueberries on a cocktail pick and a lime wheel or wedge.

 

Celebrate National Cognac Day With D'USSÉ

June 4th is National Cognac Day, and what’s a better way to end the week than with a little cognac. Holidays are all about upholding traditions and making new ones, so if you haven’t celebrated National Cognac before, this is the year to start – after all, the French spirit saw unprecedented growth last year, up a whopping 62% in sales by the end of 2020. The category is quickly shedding its reputation as an “old world” nightcap of choice and gaining popularity with both classic and creative cocktail drinkers.

Leading the charge is D'USSÉ, which saw a 109% increase in sales last year, making it the fastest growing modern cognac brand. For years, cognac was relegated to neat serves or traditional cocktails, but today’s drinkers are finding that its warmth and depth of flavor is ideal for a variety of different palates. With a complex, layered tasting profile coupled with modern sensibilities, D’USSÉ appeals to both longtime cognac connoisseurs and the newest generation of inquisitive imbibers.

After a year of enduring the great indoors, let’s relish in summer days outside with friends and toast to National Cognac Day with these D'USSÉ cocktail recipes:


For a more modern twist on an easy-to-make classic, the D'USSÉ Splendid Sidecar rebalances the depth and sweetness of VSOP with orange blossom water and bright citrus flavors to invigorate the senses. This serve honors the timeless legacy of cognac with that contemporary D'USSÉ (and lemon) twist, for today’s drinker.

D’USSÉ Splendid Sidecar

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac

  • 1 oz Orange Liqueur

  • ¾ oz Lemon Juice

  • 1 Bar Spoon Orange Blossom Water

Method

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and double strain into a coupe glass.


Have you mastered the bartending basics over the past year? Put your mixology skills to the test with the Paradise Gem. The creative cocktail is a true celebration of Cognac terrior, using ingredients commonly found in the French region. In a frosted coupe, enjoy flavors of D’USSE VSOP with Sauvignon Blanc, homemade Marigold syrup to enhance the cognac’s floral notes, and muddled coffee beans to play with D’USSE’s woody notes, adding another layer of complexity.

D’USSÉ Paradise Gem

Ingredients

  • 1 oz D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac

  • 1 oz Marigold Syrup*

  • ¾ oz Sauvignon Blanc

  • 1 Coffee Bean

Method

Muddle coffee bean in a mixing glass. Add D’USSÉ, marigold syrup and Sauvignon Blanc and fill with ice. Stir and double strain into a frosted coupe glass.

*Marigold Syrup: Heat 34 oz of water in a saucepan until it reaches a boil. Add 34 oz of white sugar, 1 oz of citric acid and ¼ lb of dehydrated marigold flowers. Let stand for 24 hours. Double strain into a bottle for storage.

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Cocktails You'll Want To Try All Summer Long

While wine and beer are always easy to drink during the Summer, nothing can be more picturesque than a colorful cocktail. Although cocktails can be hard to make, we found easy-to-make cocktails for you to sip on all Summer long.

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The Best Canned Drinks To Have This Memorial Day

As the city is opening up, this Memorial Day weekend may be one for the records. While you may want to make drinks at home, will be going the lazy route and have our cocktails pre-made and in a can. Which may be one of the biggest trends of the Summer, we’re recapping the best canned drinks to have this Memorial Day weekend. Drink up!

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A Delicious Paradise With Boozy Ice Cream from Atlantis & Tipsy Scoop

Annabella Pardo

Is there anything truly more wonderful than sitting beachside in a tropical island with a super delicious refreshment on hand?

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Atlantis Paradise Island, the world’s most remarkable resort destination located in The Bahamas, and Tipsy Scoop, New York City's liquor-infused ice cream experts. Atlantis and Tipsy Scoop have teamed up to create a Guava Lime Cocktail Ice Cream in time for summer! This limited-edition flavor features a coconut ice cream base infused with rum and guava, flavors deeply embedded in the culture and history of The Bahamas. Travelers will taste a piece of paradise when they enjoy the ice cream. 

It will be available at both Tipsy Scoop locations in NYC including Manhattan and Brooklyn from May 6th to May 27th, with free scoops being given out from May 6th to May 13th as well as one three-night trip to paradise to one lucky winner. Tipsy Scoop will begin accepting pre-orders on May 1st on their website, www.tipsyscoop.com, that can be shipped nationally for everyone in the U.S. to be able to enjoy.

For those who are ready to travel this summer, Atlantis Paradise Island is offering a fifth night free promotion available for reservations made until 6/28/2021 for travel until 8/13/2021. 



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Our Favorite Whiskeys To Drink On World Whiskey Day May 15th

World Whiskey Day, is May 15th and known to be one of the most versatile drinks 2nd to tea, no 2 whiskeys are a like. With options of being made from rye, wheat, corn, barley and more the options are endless. Not sure what to drink on World Whiskey Day? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered, try a varity to get the full experience and learn what kind of whiskey drink you are. Get the best out of your whiskey by getting these whiskey glasses for any occasion.

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Celebrate National Cosmopolitan Day, The Drink Of The Summer

Tomorrow May 7th is Nationa Cosmpolitan Day, with the reboot of Sex and the City coming up and now know as Grub Street recently called the Cosmopolitan the drink of summer 2021. We wanted to make sure you know how to make the perfect Cosmopolitan

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Citreon Cosmopolitan

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Ketel One Citroen® Flavored Vodka

  • 0.75 oz. cranberry juice

  • 0.75 oz. fresh lime juice

  • 0.25 oz. simple syrup

Method

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass. Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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The Best Wineries in Central Coast CA Wine Country

Gabriella Pryor

With warmer months and the hope of larger gatherings on the forefront of how summer will play out, one thing that is for certain is that the wine season is around the corner. Whether on a road trip down the PCH, or interested in a weekend getaway, Pinot and Chardonnay lovers alike can come together on the central coast tasting hot spots, located between San Francisco and Los Angeles. 

DAOU 

Paso Robles, CA 10am-5pm Mon-Sun

Offering Virtual Tastings amidst the pandemic, DAOU Vineyards additionally offers an extensive variety of tasting and bottle options for those looking for a winery with a built in estate. Separated by categories of Discovery, Expressions, Reserve and Estate, there is enough variety to go around to even find an option your average vino novice would enjoy. 

Chronic Cellars 

Paso Robles, CA ,10am-5pm Mon-Sun

One of the first things members of Chronic Cellars have to comment on is their fine wine but also graphic flair. Eye catching labels are just one of the many aspects of Chronic Cellars that makes them a tucked away gem. Red variety is the most popular with this local cellar however offer a couple of sweet pours for those out seeking white or rosé. 

Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards

San Luis Obispo, CA, 12am-5pm Mon-Sun

If the beach is your main priority when visiting this part of California, Kelsey is a quick five minute drive from some of the central coast’s most popular beaches and surf spots. Red and Golden Delicious stand out to locals along with the barrel, coastal homey feel of the tasting area. Always coming up with different variations of wine flavor complexes, Kelsey is worth stopping by. 

Tobin James Cellars

Paso Robles, CA, 10am-6pm Mon-Sun

Sophisticated outside tasting is perfectly matched with knowledgeable pourers having a surplus red, white and dessert wine variety. Located in the North of San Luis Obispo County, long-standing Tobin James and their radiating sun trademark makes the spot notable enough for it to be too hard to walk out without a bottle. 

Chamisal

San Luis Obispo, CA, 10am-5pm Thurs-Sun

Tucked away in the outskirts of San Luis Obispo, Chamisal’s tasting room has a classy upscale view with a strong sense of where the wine is really coming from. Tables featuring placemats with printed outlined glasses pair easily with keeping track of what wine you just sipped. Stunning views that don’t disappoint the further the tasting proceeds, is just one highlight of this rosé favorited vineyard. 

Justin Winery

Paso Robles, CA , 10am-3pm Mon-Sun

Most commercialized of those on this list, Justin is one that can’t be missed if you’re looking for an Instagrammable landscape and tasty pairings to go with. Multiple tasting rooms offer options for regular members wanting to switch up their tasting atmosphere. Wine Club options include 6-12 bottles for those who can't get enough of Justin, but live outside of the Central Coast.

Halter Ranch

Paso Robles, CA, 10am-5pm Thurs-Sun

One most memorable at Halter Ranch can be their large wooden table taking up the stunning tasting room, but another is that each type of wine is suburb. Aesthetically pleasing branding and photo opportunities offer a nice balance for the country and upscale vibes all around.

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What To Drink This World Malbec Day

As we continue to explore new ways to learn about and enjoy wine at home, this World Malbec Day (April 17), will be sharing with you our favorite Malbec’s around.Held annually to celebrate Argentina's flagship grape variety, Malbec Argentino, this year's Malbec World Day will honor the connection between Malbec and the country, culture, and people of Argentina.

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Where New Yorkers Are Dining In Miami

Annabella Pardo

It is no surprise, many New Yorkers have switched their jackets and snow boots for bathing suits and sandals in recent months. With their wardrobe, New Yorkers are also bringing down one key essential of their upscale cultured lifestyle, the cuisine. Miami has been a hotspot opening for many New York famed restaurants and much like the South Florida heat, they are burning up. Take a look at some of Miami's most coveted and exclusive reservations. 

Mila

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Mila restaurant is the absolute hottest dinner reservation in town, their "MediterrAsian" cuisine and ambiance is on fire. We do mean that quite literally, their grilled branzino is flambeed table side as you gaze your eyes towards the enchanting fire dance performance.

Mila, 1636 Meridian Ave

Tryst Faena

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A 5-star hotel, wine served in a romantic cabaret, and an outstanding performance; what a glorious evening at Tryst, Faena Hotel. Tryst– A Lovers’ Rendezvous combines burlesque, riveting cirque nouveau, and spell-binding music into a night of provocative sensations. Starring award-wining Kat Cunning, Tryst will delicately entice the mind with stories of explicit escapades from a bewitching mistress’s past, present, and future loves.

Faena, 3201 Collins Ave

Red Rooster

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Out of all the New Yorkers that have brought their food excellency down to Miami, acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson is one of the greatest. Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood.

Red Rooster Overtown, 920 NW 2nd Ave

Carbone

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3 Words: Spicy Rigatoni Vodka. This exquisite, month tangling, heavenly pasta dish will have you living la dolce vita. From the executive chefs which placed Carbone New York on the map, it's brand new Miami location is quite certainly living up to its esteemed and delicious reputation. Travel back in time as we sip our Italian wine to the musical stylings of Frank Sinatra.

Carbone, 45 Collins Ave

Amara At Paraiso

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Sit waterfront as the sun sets and glistens, at the très chic Amara at Paraiso. Their fresh, bold Latin American cuisine is a reflection of Miami's rich flavorful history.

New Yorker tip, their extraordinary wine list is 50% off on Mondays!

Amara at Paraiso, 3101 NE 7th Ave

La Mar

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Savoring international cuisine is currently the best and safest form of travel. Celebrating one of the world’s most eclectic culinary cultures, La Mar brings a true taste of Peru to Miami. Offering a unique gastronomic experience, and marvelous views, it'll be a night to remember.

La Mar, 500 Brickell Key Drive

Cote

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New Yorkers and Miami natives have a love for international plates, it's then no surprise for COTE, the Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse to recently unveil in Design District. COTE is a unique and convivial atmosphere and we are delighted to have more delicious Korean cuisine.

Cote Miami, 3900 NE 2nd Ave

1990 Group

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After a plentiful dinner, it's time to dance the night away. The 1990 Group from New York, has found it was best to bring their talents to South Beach! Opening up their first luxe nightclub in Miami Beach, the 1990 Group is bringing the heat back into the sunshine city.

You can also catch their interview and others from the hospitality industry, inside Alana Udwin's newest book, the Business of Partying.

1990 Group, 1669 Collins Ave

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