Our team crafts spirits as a tribute to the American craftsman, but this week we’re crafting cocktails as a tribute to the American people. The 6 Fourth of July cocktails included here pair well with sky-high pyrotechnic fireworks. Pick a favorite below and craft the corresponding cocktail. Share with us on social media using #coppercraftdistillery. Happy 4th from us to you!
Blue Dahlia
Firework: Dahlia
A lively drink for a lively night. Blue Dahlia has herbal highlights and berry notes.
- 1.5 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- .5 oz maraschino
- .5 oz lime juice
- .25 oz simple syrup
- 1 dash lemon bitters
See the full recipe and instructions here.
4th of July Cosmopolitan
Firework: Farfalle
Guaranteed to be tasty and timeless. 4th of July Cosmopolitan is a patriotic twist on a classic cocktail.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- .5 oz triple sec
- .75 oz cranberry juice
- .5 oz lime juice
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Paradise
Firework: Palm Tree
Perfect for watching fireworks on the waterfront.
- 1.5 Coppercraft Gin
- 1 oz apricot brandy
- Top with orange juice
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Rum Old-Fashioned
Firework: Peony
A classic cocktail with a bit more kick.
- 2 oz Coppercraft “Holland to Holland” Rum
- .25 oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Paparazzi #2
Firework: Brocade
A cocktail fit for flashbulbs and the celebrity you are.
- 1.5 oz Coppercraft Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- .5 oz sweet vermouth
- .5 oz fernet branca
- Several dashes of anesone or pernod
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Gin Fizz
Firework: Salute
For the grand finale. Gin Fizz builds for the bright conclusion of another fantastic 4th of July.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- .75 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- Top with club soda
See the full recipe and instructions here.
Enjoy these 6 Fourth of July cocktails during the holiday weekend. Share your Fourth of July cocktails with us on social media using #coppercraftdistillery. Find our award-winning spirits at our tasting rooms or in a store near you.
Want to learn more about different types of fireworks and how to celebrate safely? Check out this post by the American Pyrotechnics Safety & Education Foundation.