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Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

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Published 30 days ago • 2 min read

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Hey, Reader!

Summer is slipping by — how is it already the 4th of July?

Dress your drinks for the occasion, no matter what your holiday holds. Pool parties, parades, fireworks... colorful cocktails will brighten any celebration!

Try one of these Red, White and Blue sippers over the long weekend, then enjoy them all season long:

red, white & blue jello shots

These tri-colored treats are perfect for summer celebrations! With a boozy and booze-free option they'll fit the crowd you're partying with and you simply can't beat the berries-and-cream flavor.

berry spa water

For most of us, summer is HOT. Beat the heat with this berry-infused water that refreshes and hydrates. The fruit flavors seep in, leaving you with a light libation!

patriotic margarita bar

Margarita bars are hard to beat for parties, and its easy to customize them to your theme! Mix up strawberry, lime (or coconut!) and blue options for guests to sip or get crazy and layer them for a festive bevvie (the frozen blue marg would be perfect for this)!

red, white & blue mojito

Featuring rum, lime, mint and red-and-blue berries, this cocktail can be enjoyed all summer, but its patriotic colors make it perfect for holidays like July 4. I recommend a light rum, but customize it to your liking! You can also make it a mocktail.

strawberry sangria

Made with fresh berries and rosé wine, this strawberry rosé sangria is a succulent, shareable, summer cocktail. Complement its stunning red hue with blueberries (you could freeze them into ice cubes) for extra color and flavor!

​Garnishes are a great way to dress up any drink, from cocktails to mocktails. Have fun with it, and happy Fourth!

Susannah

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Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

Susannah Brinkley Henry

I'm your cocktail bestie! Together we'll shake things up and make everything from classic cocktails to creative concoctions, and even mocktails from time to time. Follow me for delicious drink recipes, boozy desserts and appetizer pairings for easy, elegant entertaining.

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