4th of July is just around the corner! And to make the best of celebrations we have some fun and festive recipes from the William Grant & Sons portfolio that are perfect for holiday and summer gatherings. Whether you’re grilling out, relaxing poolside, or just watching FIFA or Gold Cup games here are a few favorites to enjoy.

Apple D.E.W. 
By Clodagh Mai O’Callaghan, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey U.S. Ambassador

Ingredients:

• 1.5 parts Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey
• 4 parts Fresh pressed apple cider
• Squeeze of lime on top.

Method: Build in a tumbler or highball glass over ice.

Guava Lemonade
By Kevin Haxho, Monkey Shoulder Whisky Ambassador

Ingredients:

• 1.5 parts  Monkey Shoulder​ Whisky
• 1 bar spoon guava jam
• 3 parts Simply Lemonade

Method: 

• Combine all ingredients except soda water.
• Shake and strain into glass over ice.
• Top with soda, garnish with edible flower and lemon.

Good Luck Babe
Created by Sarah Berardi, Hendrick’s West Coast Ambassador

Ingredients: 

• 1 part Hendrick’s Gin
• ¼ part lemon juice
• ¼ part tangerine juice
• ¼ part simple syrup
• Teaspoon ball of orange and Tangerine sorbet*
  • If you aren’t wanting to make anything you can use frozen orange juice from the store
  • Add 1 cup frozen tropical fruit mix or frozen peeled oranges, 1 cup water, ½ cup sugar, 1 part apple cider vinegar to a blender and combine
  • Pour mixture into a container and leave in the freezer to harden for at least 2 hours
  • Take out and ball for serving 
• Top with prosecco

Method: 

• Combine gin, lemon juice, tangerine juice, and simple syrup in a shaker and shake 
• Double strain into glass 
• Add 1 scoop of sorbet into the glass
• Top with prosecco

The Glenfiddich Highland Cooler
Created by Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ingredients:

• • 1 part Glenfiddich 14-Year-Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve 
  • 5 parts Watermelon Juice 
  • Garnish: Watermelon & Mint 

Method: This might be one of the simplest, and most delicious, drinks you can make on the 4th of July.  Simply cool the juice (pureed fruit) of a ripe, seedless watermelon, and mix it five to one with Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve.  Pour into a highball or rocks glass and garnish with a small watermelon wedge and some mint. For extra credit, stick the 5:1 mixture in the freezer.  Once it’s set, scrape it out with a fork to create a delicious watermelon Glenfiddich snow cone

Fiesta Americana
Created by Luis Lopez, Milagro’s West Coast Ambassador

Ingredients: 

• 2 parts Milagro Silver 
• 5 strawberries
• 2 parts coco cream
• ¾ parts lemon juice
• 1 part pineapple juice
• ¼ part agave nectar
• Electric Dust Flavor Enhancer for rim

Method: 

• Create a rim on the top of your glass with lime juice and Electric Dust Flavor Enhancer
• Muddle strawberries in bottom of glass. 
• All all ingredients to boston shaker and shake
• Strain over fresh ice