Best Vodka Cocktails for a 4th of July Party Celebration

Fourth of July is just around the corner. It's the holiday filled with fun in the sun, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta salad, sparklers, and fireworks. For those having an all out celebration this Fourth of July, here are some great vodka inspired holiday drinks that will surly get your guests in the red, white and blue spirit.

Yankee Doodle

The Recipe:
1 part UV Blue Raspberry-flavored vodka
2 parts sour mix
1 part tonic water

Combine ingredients and serve in a rocks glass over ice. For a non-alcoholic version of this drink, substitute raspberry-flavored fruit juice for the vodka.

Patriotic Punch

The Recipe:
1 part UV Red Cherry-flavored vodka
3 parts lemonade

Combine ingredients and serve in a rocks glass over ice. For a non-alcoholic version of this drink, substitute cherry-flavored fruit juice for the vodka. This is a great recipe either by the pitcher or by the punch bowl. Add some red and black raspberries or even blueberries to the punch bowl to make it even more patriotic!

Stars and Stripes Forever

The Recipe:
In a tall glass mix:
1 oz. UV Blue Raspberry Vodka
2 oz. sour mix
Fill the glass the rest of the way with lemonade
Top off with a cherry

For a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail, substitute raspberry-flavored fruit juice for vodka.

The Patriot (aka a not so Shirley, Shirley Temple)

The Recipe:
In a tall glass mix:
1 oz. UV Red Cherry Vodka
Fill the glass the rest of the way with 7-Up
Garnish with orange slices

For a non-alcoholic version of this drink, substitute cherry-flavored fruit juice for vodka. For a great punch bowl idea, also add in a little champagne and garnish with strawberries and blueberries!

The Fourth of July

This is great for those looking for a quick mixer for the fourth! Bottoms up!

The Recipe:
Layer in order as listed starting with the Grenadine on the bottom.
½ shot Grenadine
1/3 shot Vodka
1/3 shot Blue Curacao

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Most of these drinks involve UV Vodka. The only reason these recipes involve this particular brand is because the vodka is actually colored. You can substitute any flavor vodka for these mixtures, but you will not get the red or blue color that UV vodka provides. If you substitute your brand of vodka, I suggest using grenadine to turn your drinks red, or use a touch of red or blue food coloring to make your drinks more festive!

If you're entertaining guests this Fourth of July, set up a whole bar station to make your drinks even more fun. Make pitchers or punch bowls of the mixtures and decorate the table with your favorite Fourth of July decorations to make your drink station truly unique. I hope you all enjoy these vodka based drinks and have a great Fourth of July!