In honor of the 4th of July and the Independence of our country, I simply HAD to provide a drink recipe that was thematically appropriate.

Now, this is a little hardcore for my froofy tastes in drinks. But some of you mommies may like it. In any case, I know some daddies who really, really do.

So put a BANG! in your holiday weekend with this little recipe:

1 oz. vodka

2 oz. of dark rum

1/2 oz. of sloe gin

Fill to top with Orange juice

Pour ingredients into tall glass filled with ice and watch the SPARKS FLY! Woo-Hoo!

As a side note to ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. The 4th of July, testosterone and fireworks are a potent combination.  I have noticed that no matter how “mature” a guy is, presented with this mixture of elements (and reeling from a BBQ high) things can become a little dicey, safety-wise. So please…detonate with caution. And don’t let the kids sit too close while you’re doing it.

Also remember…don’t feel guilt and drive.