Tag Archives: Independence Day

Barefoot Sweet Freedom

Enjoy a happy and safe Independence Day!Barefoot Sweet Freedom - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services

Barefoot Sweet Freedom – created by Cheri Loughlin

2-1/2 measures Barefoot Sweet Red

2 measures Blueberry Pomegranate Juice

1/2 measure Lime Juice

2 measures Ginger Ale

Orange & Lime Slice Garnish

Build drink in highball glass over fresh ice leaving ginger ale last as topper. Stir. Garnish with orange and lime slice.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Jalisco Sweet Heat

Warm summer days call for cool sips to beat the hit. Jalisco sweet heat brings fresh watermelon flavor with tinge of heat mingling with succulent sweetness. The sweet heat pairing gives this drink a hit of straight from the vine freshness clear down to the blush of the rind.

Jalisco Sweet Heat – created by Cheri Loughlin

Jalisco Sweet Heat - Cheri Loughlin Cocktail Development Services1-1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

4 large pieces Watermelon (1” x 1-1/2”)

1 Tablespoon Hot Pepper Jelly

1/2 measure Lemon Juice

Muddle watermelon, jelly and lemon juice in mixing glass. Add tequila and ice. Shake vigorously to completely blend mixture. Double strain into large rocks glass over fresh ice.

Want the rush of Jalisco Sweet Heat when fresh watermelon is out of season? Bottled watermelon juice found in the refrigerated juice section substitute for fresh watermelon in a pinch, but it is not quite as sweet and deeply flavored as fresh watermelon. Add approximately 1/4 to 1/3 measure Watermelon Schnapps to the recipe to make up for the flavor difference.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Blue Raspberry

Blue Raspberry - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinThe day goes a lot smoother when mornings begin with the whir of a blender.

Blue Raspberry – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 cup Diet Blueberry Pomegranate Juice

1/2 cup Diet Cranberry Juice

1 cup Frozen Unsweetened Raspberries

1/2 cup Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries

1 Banana

3/4 cup Almond Milk

1 cup Lite Vanilla Yogurt

Whipped Cream Garnish

Place all ingredients except garnish in blender (no ice). Blend until completely smooth. Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream. Serves 4.Cheri Loughlin Photography - Cocktail Development & Photography Services

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High Voltage

Sometimes big flavor comes in a tiny glass. High Voltage amps up the Independence Day flavor profile with a bit of classic style.

Alternating Kurrant Martini - photo property of Cheri Loughlin

High Voltage

1-1/2 ounce Scotch

3/4 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

Juice from 1/2 Fresh Lemon or Lime

Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake to blend and chill.  Strain into chilled cocktail glass.  Cheri Loughlin Photography - Cocktail Development & Photography Services

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Liberty Cocktail

Nothing says simple like quick and easy cocktails with minimal ingredients. Liberty Cocktail keeps time behind the bar to a minimum so you have more time to enjoy 4th of July festivities.

Chilled Martini Glass photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Liberty Cocktail

1-1/2 ounce Apple Brandy

3/4 ounce Rum

Dash Simple Syrup

Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake to blend and chill.  Strain into chilled cocktail glass.  Cheri Loughlin Photography - Cocktail Development & Photography Services

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Star Bangled Spanner

Shots 1 - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinFun layered shot to kick off 4th of July celebrations.

Star Bangled Spanner

1/4 ounce Green Chartreuse

1/4 ounce Triple Sec

1/4 ounce Cherry Brandy

1/4 ounce Crème Yvette

1/4 ounce Yellow Chartreuse

1/4 ounce Blue Curacao

1/4 ounce Brandy

Chill all spirits prior to using.  Build shot in the order given, carefully layering one upon the other.Cheri Loughlin Photography - Cocktail Development & Photography Services

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American Beauty

Train with Flag 012 - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinThey say beauty lies within the eye of the beholder. However the American Beauty cocktail demonstrates that sometimes beauty is defined by flavor instead.

American Beauty

1 ounce Brandy

1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth

1/4 teaspoon White Crème de Menthe

1 ounce Orange Juice

1 teaspoon Grenadine

1/2 ounce Tawny Port

 Combine all ingredients except Tawny Port in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Carefully float Tawny Port on top.Cheri Loughlin Photography - Cocktail Development & Photography Services

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Apple Pie

Apples - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinThe jingle, “baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and…” comes to mind when summer rolls around. May your 4th of July be filled with spirited fun, good food and a cocktail that embraces the flavors of home to mind.

Apple Pie

1 ounce Light Rum

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1 teaspoon Applejack

1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

1/2 teaspoon Grenadine

Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.Cheri Loughlin Photography - Cocktail Development & Photography Services

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Betsy Ross

Flag 002 - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinYou’ll definitely want to flag this cocktail recipe for Independence Day celebrations.

Betsy Ross

2 ounces Brandy

1-1/2 ounce Tawny Port

1/2 teaspoon Cointreau

Place all ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until well chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.Cheri Loughlin Photography - Cocktail Development & Photography Services

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Sparks

Champagne Tasters - photo copyright Cheri LoughlinGazing at fireworks as they burst in the sky isn’t the only place to find whimsical sparkle on 4th of July. Add a burst of Independence Day twinkle to your glass with the Sparks champagne cocktail.

Sparks

1 ounce Pepper Vodka

Brut Champagne

Jalapeno Pepper Slice Garnish – optional

Place chilled pepper vodka in champagne flute. Top with chilled brut champagne. Garnish with jalapeno pepper slice if desired.Cheri Loughlin Photography - Cocktail Development & Photography Services

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