Five Perfect 4th of July Cocktails

*Recipe courtesy of the Food Network

This is a sweet cocktail perfect for sipping on the beach while watching the fireworks. And if you're not on the beach, this summer specialty will certainly make you feel like you are!

Use paper umbrellas, for garnish

Ingredients

• 3 Oz Vodka
• 4 Oz Pineapple Juice
• 2 Oz Cream of Coconut
• 1 Teaspoon Confectioners' sugar, or more if desired
• 1 Cup Crushed Ice
• 2 Slices Pineapple, speared with 2 maraschino cherries on toothpicks, for garnish

Directions

• Combine the vodka, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, sugar, and ice in a blender.
• Blend on high speed until frothy and well combined, about 30 seconds.
• Pour into 2 chilled glasses, and garnish with the pineapple slices and umbrellas.

*Recipe Courtesy the Food Network

Light and refreshing, the mojito is a quintessential summer drink. The minty flavor also plays well off spicy barbeque food, making it a perfect pick for the Fourth.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Ice
• 6 Oz Light Rum
• 12 Sprigs Mint or Spearmint (roughly broken apart)
• 6 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
• 4 Tablespoon Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Club Soda
• 4 Slices Lime

Directions

• Place ice in beverage shaker then add in the rum, 8 broken up mint sprigs, lime juice and sugar.
• Shake well and serve over ice in a high ball glass.
• Top off each glass with a splash of club soda.
• Garnish each with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

We may be celebrating our Independence from the British, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy their favorite summer cocktail while doing so!

*Ingredients for one serving

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Ice Cubes
• 2 Slices Lemon
• 2 Slices Cucumber
• 1 Cup Seltzer or lemon-lime soda
• 3 Cup(s) Lemonade
• 1 Cup Pimm's No. 1 Cup

Directions

• Fill glasses with ice cubes.
• Divide the lemon and cucumber slices among the glasses.
• In a large pitcher, pour in the seltzer, lemonade and Pimm's and stir to mix.
• Pour the mix into the ice-filled glasses and enjoy!

What could be more American than cobbler? It's the perfect patriotic drink for toasting to our Independence.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Oz Bourbon
• 1 Oz Southern Comfort
• 1-3 Dashes Peach Brandy
• 3-5 Dashes Lemon Juice
• 1-3 Dashes Simple Sugar (to taste)
• 1/2 Cup Soda Water

Directions

• Combine all but soda water in shaker with ice.
• Mix thoroughly and strain into rocks glass with ice.
• Garnish with peach or mint.