4th of July and Shark Week Cocktails from Skinnygirl

Celebrate our country’s independence (and my birthday!!) with fireworks, fun-filled cookouts, and, of course, some signature drinks. What better way to get into the American spirit and honor our nation’s stars and stripes than by toasting with red, white and blue cocktails! 

Perk alert: Skinnygirl Cocktails is low-calorie, so no need to stress about all the barbeque you’ll be eating!

The fun continues even after the 4^th of July as Shark Week kicks off July 5. Whether you’re planning a shark-themed viewing party or tuning in to scare yourself silly, we have some killer drink recipes to help you grab Shark Week by the fins. 

The Firecracker 

·         2 parts Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka 

·         1 part club soda 

·         Watermelon balls, frozen 

·         Toothpick/mini umbrella

                                                                    

Preparation: Shake vodka with ice. Pour into martini glass and top with club soda. Spear frozen watermelon with a toothpick and drop in glass.

Star Struck Sipper

·         5 parts Skinnygirl® White Peach Margarita 

·         Star fruit wedge for garnish 

Preparation:  Pour Skinnygirl® White Peach Margarita over ice. Garnish with star fruit.

Blueberry Sparkler 

·         2 parts Skinnygirl®  Bare Naked Vodka

·         5 muddled blueberries

·         Dash of grenadine

·         Splash of club soda

·         Lemon wedge for garnish

Preparation:  Muddle blueberries at the bottom of a glass, add in Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka and grenadine. Then, top off glass with club soda. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Fins Up

·         1 part Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka

·         1 part DeKuyper® Blueberry Schnapps

·         3 parts club soda 

Preparation: Shake first two ingredients with ice, pour into a glass and top with club soda.

Shark Attack 

·         1 ½ parts Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka

·         2 parts cranberry juice 

·         ½ part fresh lime juice

·         ½ part DeKuyper® Triple Sec

·         Lime wheel for garnish

Preparation: Pour all ingredients over ice and garnish with a lime wheel. 

Shark Bait

·         1 part Skinnygirl® Tangerine Vodka

·         ½ part grenadine

·         1 part orange juice

·         Splash of pineapple juice

·         Orange slice for garnish

Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice, pour into a glass and garnish with an orange slice.