The best booze for your 4th of July celebrations

Even if you don’t buy into the American exceptionalism 4th of July evokes, it’s hard not to enjoy a day built around eating, drinking and outdoor merriment — especially after the past 18 months. The only question is: What’ll you bring to the cookout?

A great bottle is almost always a crowd-pleaser — but maybe you’re having trouble narrowing down your options. We’ve got you. Here are our picks for the best booze to bring to your Fourth of July celebration.

Apothic Rosé

Strawberry and raspberry flavor notes combined with a bright finish make this rosé complex yet light enough for summer sipping.

Apothic

Bimini Coconut Gin

For a tropical twist on the classic negroni or gimlet, stir in this gin from Bimini, infused with organic, fair trade-certified extra virgin coconut oil.

Bimini

Ten to One Dark Rum

If you’re in the mood for something sweet and spicy, indulge in this dark rum from Black-owned distillery Ten to One, whose blend of banana peel, leather, and cedar notes is robust enough to sip neat, yet balanced enough to mix into a cocktail.

Ten to One Rum

Tanqueray Sevilla Orange

This Mediterranean take on a British classic seamlessly blends the bright botanicals of Tanqueray’s London Dry Gin with bittersweet Seville oranges. Mix with tonic and garnish with an orange wedge for a zesty, complex cocktail.

Tanqueray

Civic Vodka

Dry and crisp, this corn-based vodka from queer- and women-owned Republic Restoratives Distillery is the perfect base for a Moscow Mule.

Republic Restoratives Distillery

Revel Avila Reposado

Feel fancy and give back with this silky, triple-distilled reposado agave spirit (akin to tequila) from Revel Spirits, a Black-owned brand that routinely supports nonprofits and charities.

Revel Spirits

Tullamore D.E.W. Original Irish Whiskey

This blend of three whiskeys imparts sweet, fruity, and spicy flavor notes to a spirit that checks all the boxes.

Drizly

Sonoma-Cutrer 40th Anniversary Chardonnay

Zesty and citrusy, with hints of oak, this chardonnay pairs perfectly with a lazy summer afternoon.

Sonoma-Cutrer

Ciroc Coconut Vodka

Ease into an island state of mind with this smooth, creamy vodka, infused with coconut and other tropical fruit flavors.

Ciroc

Tres Generaciones Plata

Subtly spicy, with a cool, peppery finish, this tequila is for those who crave something clean, but with a kick.

Tres Generaciones

Chandon Rosé Sparkling

For an immediate bubbly buzz, this gently fruity, effervescent rosè is a cookout favorite. A few bottles in a tub of ice will turn any gathering into a celebration

Chandon

Blue Moon Belgian White

A summer staple, this white wheat ale is both bright and satiating, with notes of Valencia orange and oat.

Blue Moon Brewing Company

Frankly Organic Original Vodka

This certified organic vodka, made from corn (instead of potatoes) has an exceptionally clean taste with a subtle sweetness. On a warm summer evening, it's perfect with a splash of soda and a lemon.

Frankly

Crystal Head Vodka

This 7-time distilled vodka is your best bet for an exceptional lemon drop (or two) with no hangover the next morning.

Crystal Head

Milagro Tequila Select Barrel Reserve Añejo

Sub in this sophisticated Añejo, aged in oak barrels, for the whiskey in your Old Fashioned for a summery twist.

Milagro

Templeton Rye 10 Year Reserve

This single barrel rye will add a little extra warmth to your Hot Vax Summer. While it makes for an amazing Manhattan or Sazerac, this one is best on the rocks.

Templeton

High West American Prairie Bourbon

This aromatic blend, ideal for mint juleps, will be a welcome addition to any bar or backyard jam.

High West Whiskey

Patrón Gran Platinum

After 18 months of living that hermit life, we all deserve a shot of really clean tequila. This is our pick — also unparalleled on the rocks with a squeeze of lime

Patrón

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