Join me in celebrating Juneteenth by checking out the list of contributors to the 2021 Juneteenth Virtual Cookout down below. 40+ black creators contributed to this collaborative menu as a Freedom Day tribute. Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day, the final emancipation of those enslaved in the US back in announced in 1865. Join in, share, and help us continue the legacy of celebrating progress. Additionally, you can easily follow each participant by using the hashtag #JuneteenthCookout2021 on Instagram.

Strawberry Gin Collins with Fresh Herbs

I love modifying classic cocktails with my own twist for gatherings. For this Juneteenth virtual collab, I'm sharing my spin on the Gin Collins a refreshing and balanced drink that is sure to pair wonderfully with all the classic black cookout dishes.

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There are so many wonderful Black food bloggers participating. Here are a portion of them follow the hashtag #JuneteenthCookout2021on Instagram to participate and checkout all the recipes.

Watermelon Ice Pops by A Girl Called Adri

Juneteenth Soul Rolls by Black Girls Who Brunch

Honey Buttermilk Biscuits with Roasted Strawberries by Britney Breaks Bread

Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls by Butter Be Ready

Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake by Chenée Today

Vegan Ranch Style Beans by Collards Are The Old Kale

Jamaican Jerk BBQ Ribs by Cooks with Soul

Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw by Crumb-Snatched

Strawberry-Basil Sorbet by D.M.R. Fine Foods

Red Velvet Cookies by Dish It With Tisha

Brisket Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes by Dude That Cookz

BBQ Baked Beans by Food Fidelity