July brings the heat! Stay cool with sippers that take advantage of in-season produce and colorful drinks perfect for patriotic parties.
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Your ultimate guide to July drinks
When July rolls around, there’s no denying that summer is in full swing. It’s a month filled with patriotic parties, pool days and soaking up every ounce of summer fun before August hits.
The month starts off strong with Independence Day celebrations (for those of us in the U.S.) and builds from there. It’s the perfect chance to craft colorful drinks that match the scheme of the holiday and wow your friends and family! From there, take advantage of the flavors of the month and enjoy cool drinks made for hot days.
Most of all, these drinks don’t take themselves too seriously. They embrace summer fun with bright colors and flavors, and I hope they encourage you to do the same!
Your July flavor guide
July brings peak summer produce that is hard to pass up! Watermelon, blueberries, stone fruit and fresh herbs are all in season and are so good in so many different drinks. Whether you find yours at the farmer’s market, pick some up at your favorite grocery store or even grow your own, embrace these flavors.
July 4 is the anchor holiday, which means red, white and blue drinks and anything BBQ-friendly. These drinks are fun, but come together easily. Think about big batch options that serve a crowd that also include booze-free options for all ages. Lemonade is always a hit!
The Tour de France and Bastille Day give the month a French flair, the perfect excuse to mix up some French-inspired sips that give an air of elegance. Add in National Tequila Day to round things out at the end of the month and there’s something for everyone to enjoy — don’t miss these tequila drinks!
What’s happening in July
July is jam packed right from the beginning! Whether you prefer big celebrations or want to keep things low-key, mark your calendars for these fun dates:
- July 1 — Canada Day
- July 4 — Independence Day
- July 4 to 26 — Tour de France
- July 10 — National Piña Colada Day — July 10
- July 11 — World Rum Day / National Mojito Day
- July 14 — Bastille Day
- July 14 — MLB All-Star Game
- July 19 — National Daiquiri Day
- July 20 — National Ice Cream Day
- July 24 — National Tequila Day
- July 25 — National Scotch Day
July is also National Blueberry Month, so take advantage of these blue beauties which are also in season! Blueberry syrup is an easy way to infuse their flavor into their favorite drinks. It’s also National Ice Cream Month which is sure to sweeten any day you want to celebrate.
Your July drink menu
If your month will be filled with fireworks or simply sitting by the pool, there’s a drink here I know you’ll enjoy. Cheers!
July flavors
July 4 & patriotic drinks
Bastille Day & Tour de France drinks
Rum Drinks
Tequila Drinks
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