13 colorful and juicy cocktail recipes to liven up your Fourth of July celebrations

If you're preparing for a socially distant crowd, whipping up a large batch of a sangria-style beverage before the party starts can be a great time saver. Try this recipe from Natalie's Juice, which swaps out the oranges and apples used in traditional sangria for red and blue summer berries.Ingredients:32 oz Natalie's Pomegranate White Tea750 ml bottle dry Rose wine, chilled2 cups Lillet Blanc liqueur, chilled1 cup strawberries1 cup blueberries.5 cup blackberriesClub soda, optionalGarnish: WatermelonMethod: Chill the Pomegranate White Tea, Rosé, and Lillet Blanc for several hours. In a large pitcher, combine the Pomegranate White Tea, Rosé, Lillet Blanc, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Chill for another three to four hours to let the flavors combine. Serve in glasses with some of the fruit and top with a splash of club soda, if desired. Garnish with watermelon stars for a patriotic touch.This recipe from Grand Marnier pairs their orange-flavored liqueur with homemade raspberry syrup and one egg white to create a top layer of light foam.Ingredients:1.5 oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge.75 oz lemon juice .75 oz raspberry syrup*1 dash orange bitters1 egg whiteGarnish: fresh raspberries*Raspberry syrup: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 1 cup raspberries (frozen or fresh) to a sauce pan and bring to boil while stirring and pressing the berries apart with a spoon. Let cool and strain before use.Method: Add all ingredients to in cocktail shaker, shake dry. Add ice and shake again. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with raspberry skewer.If tequila is more your style, use 1800 Tequila's signature coconut infusion in this creamy, matcha-flavored cocktail. Ingredients:2 oz 1800 Coconut tequila Barspoon of matcha powder4 oz vanilla rice milk.5 oz simple syrupShake of cinnamonOptional squeeze of lime for acidity Method: Build in Collins glass and stir with crushed ice to combine. Garnish with grated cinnamon and a cinnamon stick.This rye-based cocktail from Sagamore is grounded and herbaceous, with a perfect refreshing lift from the ginger beer, lime juice, and mint. Ingredients1.5 oz Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey3 oz ginger beer .5 oz lime juice .75 oz blackberry simple syrup8-10 mint leavesMethod: Shake Rye Whiskey, lime juice, blackberry simple syrup*, and a few mint leaves with ice, and strain into a Collins glass.Top with ginger beer.Garnish with mint sprigs and three skewered blackberries.*Blackberry simple syrup: Mix equal parts water, sugar, and blackberries in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Chill overnight and strain. If you need a quick option instead, muddle blackberries with pre-made simple syrup.For those who prefer a smokier whiskey that's still refreshing enough for a summer afternoon, try this cocktail from whiskey-maker Aberfeldy. It's a highball that effortlessly mixes a single malt Scotch with homemade honey syrup and chilled chamomile tea.Ingredients:1.5 oz Aberfeldy 12 Single Malt Scotch whiskey0.75 oz of local honey syrup* (a half cup of honey and a quarter cup of water, stir and leave to chill. Note: Syrup will only last 3 days)Chilled chamomile tea Method: Stir together Aberfeldy 12 and honey syrup in a glass. Add cubed ice and chilled chamomile tea, then stir to incorporate. Garnish with a lemon twist and a dried chamomile flower.If you're willing to go the extra mile for an Insta-worthy cocktail, this recipe from Sesión Premium Tequila is for you. It blends of hibiscus syrup, watermelon juice, and rosewater for a fruity flavor that's not overly sweet.Ingredients:1 oz Sesión Blanco Tequila⅓ oz Aperol .5 oz lime juice⅓ oz hibiscus syrup1 oz Watermelon juice2 drops rosewater3 dashes Peychauds BittersMethod: Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until cold. Double strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grated chocolate.If a shot with lime is your tequila go-to, consider this slightly more elevated option, also from Sesión.Ingredients:2 oz Sesión Reposado Tequila⅔ oz lime juice⅓ oz agaveGarnish: slice of limeMethod: Add all ingredients to shaker. Add ice and shake until cold. Strain over fresh ice in rocks glass. Garnish with lime wheel.For the margarita lovers who want loads of flavor, the Salsa-Rita from Camarena Tequila packs a punch with pineapple juice and fresh cilantro, which you can also muddle at the bottom of your glass for an even stronger herbal taste.Ingredients:2 oz Camarena Silver1 oz lime juice.5 oz agave nectar2 oz pineapple juice3-4 cilantro leavesMethod: Add ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake together to combine/chill. Strain (or double strain) into an ice-filled glass, and garnish with cilantro, lime wheel, and pineapple frond.This alcoholic lemonade from Gin Mare mixes their classic gin with lemonade and lavender syrup. If you don't have Pimm's handy, you can DIY it with a premade mixture of gin, sweet vermouth, and an orange.Ingredients:1.5 oz Gin Mare.5 oz Pimm's Liqueur.25 oz lavender syrupTop with lemonadeMethod: Add all the ingredientes to a short glass filled with ice and stir. Garnish with lavender and dehydrated lemon slices.Swap out the traditional Aperol spritz for this summer-centric option from D'USSÉ that adds in fresh watermelon juice and garnish.Ingredients:1.5 oz D'USSÉ VSOP Cognac0.5 oz Aperol2 oz fresh watermelon juice0.5 oz simple syrup0.5 oz fresh lemon juice1 oz sparkling wineGarnsih: Watermelon ball skewer and orange peelMethod: Add D'USSE, Aperol, watermelon juice, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice filled wine glass. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a watermelon ball skewer and orange peel.If you like mezcal, use Recuerdo Joven for this bright blue concoction that includes curacao for a pop of color, and fresh mint and raspberries.Ingredients:1 1/2 oz Recuerdo Joven Mezcal1 oz blue curacao1/2 oz lime juice1 oz mint syrup*Fresh raspberriesTonic water*Mint syrup: 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2-3 bunches fresh mint. Heat the water, sugar, and mint to a gentle boil and reduce to a simmer for 1-2 minutes while stirring. Pull off the heat and allow to sit for 30-60 minutes to infuse the mint. Cool and strain the mint.Method: Muddle raspberries with the Mezcal, lime juice, and mint syrup, pour over glass of ice. Add the curacao, fill with tonic water, and top with fresh raspberries to garnish.Cantaloupe isn't often included in cocktails, but this recipe from New York City's Fine & Rare combines the fruit tastefully with rosemary in a sorbet-topped glass that can't be beat, especially on a summer holiday like July 4th.Ingredients:1.5 oz Vodka.75 oz simple syrup.5 oz lemon juice.5 oz Aperol4 cantaloupe cubesFresh rosemaryGarnish: rosemary sprigMethod: Muddle the cantaloupe and rosemary. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Double strain into a tall glass. Top with Aperol sorbet, small rosemary sprig, and a melon ball.If your barbecue guests enjoy frozen drinks, you can begin prepping the night before to make this frozen rosé, handcrafted exclusively for Casillero del Diablo by mixologist Dan Magro. With blended strawberries, and drizzles of honey and balsamic vinegar, this cocktail will make the perfect addition to any backyard barbecue.Ingredients: (Makes 4 cocktails)4 oz vodka1 bottle Casillero del Diablo Rosé1 ½ oz balsamic vinegar2 oz honey10 medium strawberries, additional to garnishFresh basil, to garnishMethod: Pour Casillero del Diablo Rosé into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. (One bottle of wine typically fills two standard ice cube trays). Place frozen rosé ice cubes in a blender along with vodka, balsamic vinegar, strawberries, and honey. Blend until smooth. Pour into coupe or wine glasses, and garnish with a strawberry and fresh basil.

13 colorful and juicy cocktail recipes to liven up your Fourth of July celebrations

1. Pomegranate White Tea Sangria

2. Grand Club

3. Más O Menos

4. Black-Eyed Rye

5. Honey Highball

6. Spring Flora

7. Tommy's Margarita

8. Camarena Salsa-Rita

9. Gin Mare Lavender Lemonade

10. D'USSÉ Watermelon Spritz

11. Recuerdo Mezcal Blues

12. Sunset in Montauk

13. Frosé Del Diablo