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4th of July Cocktail

4th of July Cocktail

4th of July Cocktail - This layered red white and blue cocktail is the most patriotic way to get the 4th of July party started! This patriotic vodka cocktail is perfect for a festive and fun party drink.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving

Equipment

  • 1 12-14 oz glass
  • a cocktail shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz lemonade
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 2 oz blue curacao
  • 2 oz grenadine
  • Maraschino cherries, festive straws, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Create the red layer by adding the grenadine to the bottom of the glass before filling it with ice.
  • Fill the glass 3/4 of the way full with ice.
  • Add the vodka, Blue Curacao liqueur and lemonade to a cocktail shaker. Gently shake for a couple of seconds.
  • Create the blue layer by steadily pouring the spiked lemonade over the ice.
  • Garnish with red white and blue straws, Maraschino cherries and a flag. Serve and enjoy!
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