Independence Day is coming up, and what better way to celebrate it than to serve up some red, white and blue cocktails at your barbecue or block party?

Serve these cocktails (at least one from each “color”) and show your patriotic side!

Red

Americano — Refreshing, sparkling cocktail that include Campari and sweet vermouth

Strawberry Ginger Martini — Fruity vodka cocktail with a bit of spice from ginger liqueur

Raspberry Margarita — Fresh raspberries add a summer touch to the margarita

White

Snowball — Gin and anise liqueur cocktail with great herbal flavor

Pina Colada — Rum, pineapple and coconut cocktail to beat the heat

Funky Monkey – Refreshing rum shot with a tropical flair

Blue

Blue Hawaii –  Vodka, blue curacao and creme de coconut cocktail honoring our 50th state

Electric Martini — Vodka martini, with a touch of blue

Blueberry Mojito — Rum, mint, blueberries … yum

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