# Celebrating Summer with These Awesome 4th of July Cocktails *By James Hills, mantripping.com — Updated December 2018* Happy 4th of July guys! If you haven't already stocked up the bar for the weekend, then now is the time to do it and the great folks at Brown Forman have sent over some tips and recipes to make sure that no one goes thirsty! These are probably the easiest cocktail recipes you could possibly imagine, so just make sure you have the right supplies and you'll be the Independence Day Hero ... ## Fresh Mixers: - Grapefruit Juice - Hard cider - Lemonade - Ginger Beer - Cranberry Juice - Limes - Grapefruit ## 4th Must-Haves: - Sparklers - Grill tongs and gear - Glassware - Festive straws - Red, white and blue decor - Fresh fruits - Pitchers for batch drinks ## Bar Essentials: - Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 - Southern Comfort - Finlandia Vodka - el Jimador tequila - Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire - Canadian Mist - Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey ## Food: - Popcorn - Popcorn seasonings - Graham Crackers - Chocolate Bars - Marshmallows - Berries --- {"html":""} --- ## Jack Honey & Lemonade mix 1.5 oz Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and 6-8 oz lemonade with ice in a mason jar glass. ## Cranberry Mist Mix 1.5 oz Canadian Mist and 3 oz of cranberry juice and pour over a tall glass with crushed ice. Top it off with a squeeze of lime wedge. ## Grapefruit Crush Mix 2 oz Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka, 4 oz Ocean Spray Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice with soda and pour over ice. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge. ## Paloma Mix 2 oz of el Jimador Reposado with 5 oz Fresca / Citrus Soda and a splash of lime juice with a pinch of salt. Pour the ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime wedge. ## Tennessee Mule Mix 1 oz Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and 3 oz of ginger beer. Stir and pour over ice. ## Southern Cider Add 1 oz Southern Comfort to a glass of hard apple cider over ice. Details Written by: James Hills Published: 04 July 2015 Last Updated: 10 December 2018 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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