US Independence Day

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July 4th is the date Americans celebrate Independence Day, but this date is not tied to any of the critical events related to gaining the independence from Britain:

  • The  Continental Congress declared independence on July 2, 1776
  • The American Revolution started in April 1775
  • The Declaration of Independence was delivered to Great Britain in November 1776
  • The Declaration of Independence was signed on August 2, 1776

So, if you are confused about when exactly to raise your glass to celebrate American independence, don’t worry: our recommendation is to start practicing in April and then continue through November!

Kidding aside, we wish all our readers, around the world, regardless of their nationality, a very joyful and rewarding reason to celebrate!

From the entire “Got Rum?” team

Red, White and Blue Shot

Show your patriotism with a red, white, and blue shot, a layered shooter that is a delicious mix of chocolate, orange, and pomegranate flavors.  This drink is also called the Captain America shot, it’s ideal for the Fourth of July or any party that has a patriotic theme because it perfectly displays the colors of the American flag.

The key to layered shooters like this is to slowly pour the ingredients over a bar spoon in a certain order according to the density of the liquid. 

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 oz. grenadine 
  • 1/3 oz. crème de cacao (white) 
  • 1/3 oz. blue curaçao 

Directions:

  1. Pour the grenadine into a shot glass, filling the glass one-third of the way.  
  2. Float the white crème de cacao on top of the Grenadine by pouring it over the back of a bar spoon. The glass should now be two-thirds full.  
  3. Float the blue curaçao on top of the crème de cacao to fill the glass.  Enjoy!

Red, White and Blue Rum Lemonade Slushies

Ingredients:

  • 3 full trays of ice from your freezer 
  • 1 C. of cranberry juice 
  • 1 C. of blue curacao 
  • 1 C. white rum
  • 1 C. of your favorite lemonade

Directions:

  1. In a blender on the ice crush setting, blend together the cranberry juice and ice of 1 tray until full combined and slushy. Set aside. 
  2. Next combine the blue curacao with another tray of ice and crush until slushy. Set aside. 
  3. Lastly, combine the vodka, lemonade and last ice tray and crush until slushy. Set aside. 
  4. Layer your drinks starting with the cranberry slush on the bottom, then the blue curacao slush and lastly the vodka lemonade slush on the top.
  5. Garnish with a fresh cherry.