Patriotic Cocktails For Summer 2025

When it’s time to celebrate the summer holidays that honor the USA, such as Fourth of July, a few red or blue cocktails always add a festive touch to a drink menu or at-home gathering. Here are seven we like for this year.

Ingredients

  • 1 part Kleos Mastiha Spirit
  • 1 part Silver tequila
  • ½ part Fresh lime juice
  • ¼ part Simple syrup
  • 6 1- inch Watermelon karpouzi cubes
  • 4 Pink peppercorns

Instructions

  • Muddle pink peppercorns in a shaker tin.
  • Add other all ingredients and shake vigorously.
  • Double strain over fresh crushed ice into a highball.
  • Garnish with watermelon cubes and a thyme sprig.

Notes

The mixologists at Kleos created this recipe.

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