4th of July Holiday Cocktail Recipes

MIAMI, FL —Patch kicks your Fourth of July barbecue into high gear if you're staying home for the holiday but want to do something extra special for your guests. "Celebración Punch" comes to us from Milagro Tequila while AFROHEAD Rum brings us a cocktail they call the "DIY Fourth of July Cocktail." For even more fun you might want to serve both to your guests.

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Celebración Punch

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This 4th of July impress your party guests with a specialty cocktail, Celebración by Milagro Tequila. Brand Ambassador Jaime Salas created this cocktail specifically in mind for large parties as it’s served in a punch bowl. Gather your friends around and create new memories over a cocktail or two.

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Ingredients:
6 parts Milagro Silver Tequila
12 parts Guava Nectar (pink)
2 parts Ginger Simple Syrup
3 parts Lime Juice
Club soda or Prosecco
Lime wheels and white edible flowers for garnish

Preparation:

In a punch bowl, combine all ingredients and mix.
Top with club soda or Prosecco
Garnish with lime wheels and white edible flowers to resemble guava flowers.

DIY Fourth of July Cocktail

Celebrate Fourth of July with a signature red-colored cocktail in hand by AFROHEAD Rum. This refreshing cocktail is sure to be the talk of your celebration all day long. Garnish your cocktail with a small American flag for that special patriotic touch!

Ingredients:
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
⅕ ounce watermelon puree
3-4 basil leaves plus 1 for garnish
2 ounces AFROHEAD Briland 07

Preparation:
To a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients and shake
Into a chilled martini glass, strain ingredients
Garnish with a spanked basil leaf.

Celebration Punch photo courtesy of Milagro Tequila. DIY Fourth of July Cocktail photo courtesy of AFROHEAD Rum