fWhen it comes to July 4th, we have some really fabulous recipes for you. These are all tested and given a thumbs way up from each of us, as we all like to relax, eat and drink on Independence Day, just like everyone else. These are proven winners!

Easy July 4th Recipes

COCKTAILS

To start with, we have two new recipes for a festive punch. We turned to our friends at RED Spirits & Wine for a pair of recipes that are both easy to make and are served by the pitcher or the punch bowl, giving you more time to grill, talk and relax. We’ve tried them both and had a little too much … but we didn’t need to drive anywhere! Super tasty.

Blueberry punch recipe is our Independence Day Punch this July 4th! — GRAND OLE FLAG, recipe by RED Spirits & Wine

GRAND OLE FLAG

RED Spirits & Wine

This punch is easy to make and big on flavor, as well as being pretty with a fun garnish

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Cocktail Punch

Cuisine Drinks

Servings

Calories 649 kcal

Ingredients

24 ounces Four Roses bourbon
12 ounces blackberry brandy
8 ounces fresh lemon juice
12 ounces water
6 ounces simple syrup You can make this easily with a 1:1 ratio of water to sugar. You can bring to a boil and cool. If you make it with powered sugar, it's super fast to get your syrup, as the powered sugar dissolves so quickly.
4 cups of ice
Blueberries for garnish
Red wine

Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients in a punch bowl.
Pour into cups filled with ice.
Float 1 ounce of red wine on top
Blueberry garnish (Put 3 or 4 blueberries on each toothpick and then take two toothpicks, with blueberries on them, and poke them together into one long garnish. You can be more festive by using those flag toothpicks!)
NOTE: Because this cocktail is stronger, you'll need more ice and less volume to keep your guests in line! Very tasty.

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.4gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 47gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Keyword FLAG, GRAND, OLE

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INDEPENDENCE DAY PUNCH

RED Spirits & Wine

This is a tasty, as well as pretty, cocktail with lots of WOW appeal.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Cocktail Punch

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 1054 kcal

Ingredients

1 bottle 750 ml white rum
1 bottle 750 ml gold rum
4 ounces grenadine
2 ounces Rose's lime juice
16 ounces pineapple juice
16 ounces orange juice
8 cups of ice
Top with one bottle of Prosecco
Orange slices for garnish

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients except the Prosecco in a pitcher or punch bowl. Add a bottle of Prosecco. Garnish each glass with an orange slice.

Nutrition

Calories: 1054kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.3gFat: 116gSaturated Fat: 95gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword Day, INDEPENDENCE, punch

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APPETIZERS

Here are three appetizers that are some of our favorites from throughout the past six years at StyleBlueprint.

Healthy 7 Later Dip — This 7-layer dip is a healthy spin on a popular treat and perfect for a gathering.

watermelon salsa for July 4th — A red, white and blue salsa that is big on flavor |

July 4th Easy and Quick Appetizer: Just take big wooden toothpicks and thread on little tomatoes and mozzarella cheese balls. Serve on blue plates with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and shredded basil. — No recipe needed: Just take big wooden toothpicks and thread on little tomatoes and mozzarella cheese balls. Serve on blue plates with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and shredded basil.

SIDES

Some people just want the sides and bypass the ribs, burgers and chicken. If this is you, any of these makes an amazing main course. For others, each works well with traditional July 4 fare.