Friday, July 2, 2010

Bottoms Up

So one of my favorite blogs is Simply Stated ...a blog created from www.realsimple.comIt is a must see!! Below is one their recent post and I felt I had to share since we are all looking for great cocktails for this 4th of July weekend!  Thanks Simply Stated for bringing all these great cocktails together and sharing!! I can't wait to mix them up and try this weekend!!   Hope you all enjoy!


1. Fourth of July Cocktail from Guy Fieri

A thin slice of jalapeno or serrano pepper adds a fiery kick to this tequila-based cocktail, which gets it's pretty colors from cranberry juice, watermelon schnapps, and blue curacao. *Provided by Food Network*

2. Strawberry Sucker

Strawberry schnapps, vodka, and club soda make up this sweet & fizzy afternoon drink. Add a skewer of blueberries for a splash of blue!

3. Watermelon Mint Cooler

Ingredients

• 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks (about 1 pound)
• 1 1/2 cups lemonade
• 1/2 cup fresh mint
• blackberries for garnish (optional)

Directions

In a blender, puree the watermelon and lemonade; strain if desired.  Stir in the mint and serve over ice. For an instant cocktail: Stir in 1/2 cup vodka or tequila before serving.
Garnish with a blackberries.


4. Patriotic Margarita

This pretty drink gets it's striped look from a layer of blue HPNOTIQ Liqueur topped with a red layer made from strawberry puree, dark rum, coconut milk, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and crushed ice.


5. Red, White, and HPNOTIQ Blue Martini

Blue liqueur and grenadine give this citrus vodka-based martini it's patriotic flair. Garnished coconut adds a touch of white!

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