It’s the 4th of July and Liquid Chef Billie Keithley has whipped up 5 amazing cocktails with award-winning Breckenridge spirits to take your celebrations to the next level! These summer sippers are the exact accessory you need to match your Red, White, and Blue attire!
If you’re joining us in Breckenridge this weekend, stop either Breckenridge Distillery Tasting room located at 137 S. Main St for FREE tastings and grab a bottle of the exclusive 4th of July Bourbon Whiskey release. Live music returns to Breckenridge Distillery Restaurant Patio to keep the festivities going on July 6th and 7th. Please note, Breckenridge Distillery Restaurant will be closed on July 4th.
Can’t make it to Breckenridge? Shop Breckenridge spirits and get them delivered to your door.
Whiskey, Hotdogs, & Apple Pie
Whiskey, Hotdogs, & Apple Pie
2 oz Breckenridge Bourbon (Buy Now)
1-1/2 oz Apple cinnamon syrup*
1 oz fresh lemon juice
3 dashes BBQ bitters
Garnish: Mini hot dog
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain and serve over ice.
*apple cinnamon syrup: Over medium heat add 1 cup apple cider, 1 cup sugar and 3 cinnamon sticks. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool, strain, bottle and refrigerate.
Alpine Picnic
Alpine Picnic
1-1/2 oz Breckenridge Pear Vodka (Buy Now)
1-1/2 oz Teakoe watermelon tea (double strength)
1/4 oz oleo
3 oz lemonade
1 oz watermelon juice
2 dashes cranberry bitters
Garnish: watermelon wedge & sea salt
Combine ingredients with ice into glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge and sea salt.
Uncle Sam’s Julep
Uncle Sam’s Julep
2-1/2oz Breckenridge High Proof (Buy Now)
3/4oz raw simple syrup
6 mint leaves
3/4 oz peach simple syrup*
Crushed ice
Garnish: mint bouquet and powdered sugar
Gently muddle peach simple syrup and mint. Add 2/3 cup of pebble ice. Stir to incorporate. Add Breckenridge High Proof and top with more pebble ice and garnish.
*peach simple syrup: Over medium heat add 1 cup fresh peaches, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 cup water and muddle. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool, strain, bottle and refrigerate.
Soda “Pops”
Soda ‘Pops’
1-1/2 oz Breckenridge Vodka (Buy Now)
One Firecracker popsicle ignited at the end*
Top with Blackberry soda water
Combine ingredients in glass. Top with Blackberry soda water.
*Cut off the tip of the popsicle and put it in your glass. Dip the end of the popsicle into sugar then add a few drops of lemon extract, dip in sugar again. Ignite the tip. Drop the popsicle into your glass.
Star-Spangled Colada
Star-Spangled Colada
2 oz Breckenridge Spiced Rum (Buy Now)
4 oz cream of coconut
2 oz pineapple juice
½ oz lime juice
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain and serve over blueberry and strawberry ice cubes.
Garnish: blueberries & strawberries
