4th of July is upon us, which means that it is time to break out the patriotic beverages. The question is, which ones? Should it be the classic star-spangled cans of Budweiser? Maybe a bottle of red, white, and blue Svedka?
These are both fine options, but we have some that scream America (!), and they all just happen to be delicious and made right here in the good old U-S-of-A.
Chandon Brut Classic is wrapped up in a beautiful blue and white-striped bottle with a red ribbon printed around the neck. This Northern Californian sparkling wine exhibits aromas of almond, pear, and caramel, which leads into a palate redolent of apple, citrus, and brioche. The finish is dry and crisp, all of which render this wine a great aperitif for your Fourth of July cocktail hour.
When the cocktail part of that cocktail hour rolls around, 360 Vodka is the perfect patriotic cocktail spirit. Stars, stripes, and red, white, and blue abound on the label of this eco-conscious vodka, the package of which is made from a majority of recycled materials. A touch of sweetness, caramel, and vanilla characterize the flavor of this vodka, and it is super clean and easy-drinking whether on the rocks, or mixed with your favorite cocktail.
When dinner is finally served, Stone Brewing Company’s Pale Ale 2.0 is an excellent option to pair with your meal. Versatility is the theme with this beer, displaying moderate caramel malt sweetness, which is balanced by citrusy and earthy hop notes; this flavor profile lends itself famously to various dishes. And just look at that six pack! They could not have chosen a better color scheme, as Stone is the epitome of the American dream. Like almost every other craft brewery, the founders came from a small and humble home brewing background, but Stone has managed to build their business to be one of the most successful and prolific craft breweries in the world.
And now we are thirsty and will be celebrating Fourth of July early.
Cheers and happy Fourth!
