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This year, step away from the ordinary beverage of choice—July 4^th is the largest beer consuming holiday in America—and create fun and festive cocktails for adults and mocktails that partyers of all ages can enjoy!

Red, White and Blueberry

Created by Lee Anne Wong
Chef and Maker’s Mark® Cookbook Editor

Ingredients:

Serves 3

¼ part lime juice, freshly squeezed and strained

¼ part lemon juice, freshly squeezed and strained

½ part orange juice, freshly squeezed and strained

4 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon

1 part simple syrup

4 mint leaves, plus more for garnish

Assorted berries: raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries/Splash club soda

Method
Combine the juices, Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, simple syrup, and mint leaves in a large shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into 3 tall glasses over ice and add a splash of soda. Cut berries and mint leaves as garnish. Serve immediately.

Pisco Fireworks

Ingredients:

1 part Portón

1 part of Drambuie

¼ part of Campari

¼ part lime juice

Method:
Combine and chill all ingredients. Serve in a martini glass with an orange wedge and twist of lime.

The Summer Escape

Image: Linda Bergonia/FollowSpot Media 

Ingredients:

2 parts Tequila Avión Reposado

1 part Fresh Lime Juice

4 One-Inch Cubes Fresh Watermelon

Squeeze Agave Nectar

Method:
Muddle watermelon with agave nectar in a mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients, and shake vigorously with ice. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish as desired.

And for the kids…American Mockarita

Ingredients:

1 SLAP FROZEN Energy Strawberry-Frost

Method:
Empty one frozen SLAP FROZEN Energy pouch into a margarita glass. Garnish with a strawberry.

Stars & Stripes Mojito

 -1 Part White Rum or Vodka

-2 Parts Refine Mojito

-Muddle 5 blueberries, 1 Strawberry and Mint Leaves

-Garnish with a slice of Starfruit

*Under 100 Calories*

Directions: In a glass muddle 5 blueberries, 1 strawberry and mint leaves. In a shaker pour 1 part White Rum or Vodka and 2 parts Refine Mojito fill with ice and pour glass of fruit in the shaker. Shake all ingredients and pour into glass. Enjoy!

 About Refine Mixers

refine™ mixers was founded by Bay Area native, Patrick Castles, a former college athlete and supporter of the natural food movement. Patrick always had a passion for staying healthy and eating right, so it didn’t come as much of a surprise when he began directing his energy towards the food and beverage industry. In noticing the abundance of Aspartame-based diet sodas and high calorie mixers that were being consumed by him and his friends, Patrick was inspired to create a drastic change in the beverage industry. His mission: to create zero-calorie cocktail mixers that maintains all-natural integrity. Refine Mixers are available nationwide at Cost Plus and can be found throughout California at Gelson’s, Safeway, Pavilions, Bristol Farms, Vons and online.