Independence Day celebrates the same values that Flying Ace holds dear to our hearts: bravery, adventure, and freedom. Best of all, this holiday falls in the middle of summer, making it the perfect day to spend time with friends, family, and relax with a glass of bourbon. So, sit back, relax, watch the fireworks, and cheers to the red, white, and blue with one of these Fourth of July cocktails.
4 Fourth of July Cocktails
Tennessee Lemonade
Originally created by a bar owner in Huntsville, Alabama, this sweet bourbon cocktail is the perfect patriotic drink for the Fourth of July. After all, nothing embodies the American Dream quite like a boozy glass of lemonade.
- 1 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 oz triple sec
- .5 oz lemon juice
- .5 oz simple syrup
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda
- Lemon wedge, garnish
Add the Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a highball glass, then top with lemon-lime soda. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon wedge.
See full recipe here.
Smoked Independence
This cocktail is all you need to get this Independence Day party started. Traditionally made with scotch, we prefer to use whiskey for the base of this cocktail. Pair this sweet and smoky mixed drink with some BBQ on the grill for the ultimate celebration.
- 1.5 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- .5 oz pineapple rum
- .75 oz lime juice
- .75 oz simple syrup
- 1 bar spoon of Pomegranate Molasses
- Lime wheel, garnish
Combine all ingredients into a shaker. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
See full recipe here.
Berry Beer
If you’re hosting the Fourth of July bash this year, make a splash with this fruity red cocktail.
- 1.5 oz Flying Ace Straight Whiskey Bourbon
- 6 blueberries
- 1 seedless lemon
- .5 oz honey
- Light beer
- Berries, garnish
- Ice
Crush blueberries in a shaker. Add whiskey, lemon juice, ice, and honey to the shaker. Shake until chilled. Strain into a mason jar. Top with beer. Garnish with whichever fruit fits your patriotic party theme.
See full recipe here.
Liberty Sour
The flag wouldn’t fly quite the same without its signature navy color. Pay tribute with this blue variation on a whiskey sour.
- 1.5 oz Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- .5 oz blue curaçao
- .75 oz simple syrup
- .75 oz lemon juice
- .75 oz egg white or aquafaba, optional
- 5 drops crude bitters
- Lemon wheel, garnish
- Cherry, garnish
Combine whiskey, blue curaçao, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker. Strain into a glass with ice. Add crude bitters and garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry.
See full recipe here.
They always say, “Go big or go home.” If you’re the host for this year’s Independence Day party, go big! Don’t spend your time playing bartender. Adjust these recipes as needed to batch cocktails.
Not enough time to create these patriotic cocktails? Flying Ace Straight Bourbon Whiskey is delicious on its own. For a hint of excitement, try one of our new flavors: caramel corn, peach, cinnamon, or black cherry, now available for purchase in stores.
You can find Flying Ace Whiskey at a retailer near you or at CraftCo. tasting rooms. Check out our other blog posts for more cocktail recipes. Remember to sip responsibly and share which of these fourth of July cocktails you made on social media using #flyingacespirits. Enjoy!
