Patriotic Cocktails

The Fourth of July...it's one of the three summer holidays that every American looks forward to if for no other reason than it means a day off (for most of us anyway). The picnics, barbecues, fireworks, flags - there is so much to fun to be had and with all of these celebrations one needs a fine drink to go along.

Many of the cocktails that are perfect for the 4th use the "red, white and blue" theme and most are designed for the dog days of summer we find our selves in. For this season those tall drinks are best because they are refreshing and the ice keeps them cooler for longer. You can find a list of my Fourth of July cocktail picks here and more tips for enjoying this weekend's holiday at Summer Fun on About.com.