Independence Day is often about cookouts and days at the beach, but it's also about toasting to all the freedoms Americans have fought so hard to achieve. That's something worthy of a celebratory toast! While toasting with Champagne is always a fantastic idea, these cocktails are sure to help to set the mood.A traditional frozen margarita is layered between strawberry purée and blue curacao, at Dos Caminos in New York City. "The Red, White, and Blue Margarita features our traditional frozen margarita layered between strawberry purée and blue curacao, making it a perfect festive treat to kick off the holiday weekend,” said Matthew Arrants, beverage manager.
An adult spin on a childhood classic, Chicago’s Onward serves a tall glass of sparkling Gran Passione prosecco with a floating firecracker popsicle for a festive Fourth of July treat. “As you’re drinking sparkling wine, the popsicle slowly melts adding new layers of flavor. As you near the end when the colors gather at the bottom of the glass, the best part is the last three sips which creates a burst of the nostalgic flavors of cherry, lemon and blue raspberry from the classic summertime treat,” said assistant general manager Vicente Romero.
At Greene St. Kitchen in Las Vegas, this cocktail is made with butterfly pea flower infused Pineapple Plantation rum, Kalani Coconut liqueur, coconut cream, soda, strawberry sorbetto and gold dusted mint leaves. "Stars and Stripes was inspired by one of my favorite ice pops off the local ice cream truck, the Rocket Pop. It was my go-to and always reminded me of 4th of July. No matter what time of year, I enjoyed one!" says master intoxicologist Eric Hobbie for Greene St. Kitchen.
