Are you looking for a cocktail to celebrate on July 4? Below are two recipes that arrived in my mail this week. The names are cool, especially for the 4th of July. How about enjoying a  Firecracker Red Manhattan or a Miss Independence?

While you enjoy yourself this weekend in celebration of patriotism, remember everyone will appreciate if you drink in moderation and don’t drink and drive.

Have a wonderful and glorious 4th of July weekend!

Cheers!
Kathy

Firecracker Red

Recipe for Firecracker Red Manhattan

Ingredients

2 oz. DeLeón Reposado
½ oz. Cardinal Mendoza Spanish Brandy
¼ oz. Tempus Fugit Creme de Cacao
½ dropper Bittermans Hellfire Shrub

Directions

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass over cracked and cubed ice until thoroughly cold. Strain into a chilled coupe and serve up.

Recipe for Miss Independence

Miss Independence

Ingredients

2 oz. DeLeón Platinum infused with fresh sage  ¾  oz. clarified lime juice
¾  oz. fresh cane syrup

Directions

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass over cracked and cubed ice until thoroughly cold. Strain into a chilled coupe and serve up garnished with a sage leaf.