With July Fourth just around the corner, here are a few spirited offerings created by Jacquin’s, America’s oldest and Pennsylvania’s largest cordial producer, that will pair well with any July Fourth celebration.
Summertime Punch
A light and refreshing cocktail that packs the perfect punch to beat the summer heat.
Ingredients:
2 oz. The Union Forge Vodka
1 ¾ oz. Watermelon Juice
2 Strawberries
¾ oz. Mint Syrup
½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Garnish: Mint Sprig & Strawberry
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass and add mint sprig and strawberry garnish.
Union Forge Shandy
This PA favored mix is the closest you can get to sipping on sunshine.
Ingredients:
2 oz. The Union Forge Vodka
2 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
¼ oz. Lemon Juice
Dash of Grapefruit Bitters
Pilsner Beer
Garnish: Grapefruit Wedge
Instructions: Add the vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon juice and grapefruit bitters to a tall glass. Fill with ice and stir. Top with pilsner beer.
For the Ready-to-Drink Fan: Bartender’s Trading Co.
As the original ready-to-drink cocktail bottled for light imbibing, Bartender’s Trading Co. has a variety of flavors that are perfect for a day by the pool, fireworks show in the park or hanging out on the back porch.
Strong Island Iced Tea – The tried-and-true classic cocktail mixed with various spirits is topped with caramel citrus notes created from a secret (and delicious) flavor blend.
I’m Coconuts Over You – This unapologetically laid-back mix pays tribute to next-level coconut, made with imported Caribbean rum and coconut liqueur to satisfy those summer cravings.
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