Celebrate July 4 by hosting a good old-fashioned outdoor cookout this holiday weekend.  There's no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than enjoying sunny days with friends and a cocktail in hand.

KORBEL California Champagne has many festive cocktails that are perfect for the holiday celebrations. Try the delicious Sparkling Berry and Jack Cooler drinks, which are refreshing for the hot summer days. Along with KORBEL’s signature cocktails, serve our patriotic Red, White and Blue Trifle for a delicious dessert option. Offer an assortment of berries and toppings on the side so guests can have their choice.

Red, White and Blue Trifle

8 cups cubed angel food cake
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
16 oz. whipped topping
¼ cup Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Honey®

Pour Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey over cake and stir to allow liquid to soak in. In a trifle dish, layer whipped topping, blueberries, cake and raspberries. Repeat until dish is full. Serves 10.

Sparkling Berry

1½ oz. KORBEL California Champagne
2 oz. cranberry-pomegranate juice
Frozen berries
Orange slices
Lemon slices
Lime slices

Add juice to a glass half-filled with frozen berries. Top with KORBEL California Champagne and garnish with a lemon, lime and orange slice skewer.