30 Best 4th of July Drinks for a Red, White, and Blue Toast
Celebrate America's birthday with a red, white, and blue drink! ✨
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There’s no better way to say, “Happy Birthday, America!” than with a festive and refreshing 4th of July drink! It’s the first thing you’ll serve to guests and the best way to wash down all those burgers and hot dogs. Not to mention, we’ve rounded up the cutest 4th of July cocktails (and non-alcoholic drinks) with patriotic flare. Think: family-friendly slushies in red, white, and blue colors and white wine spritzers featuring fresh summer berries.
Looking to cool down from the summer heat? We've got you covered! Here, you'll find easy cocktail recipes like a peach bellini or sparkling ginger lemonade, plus plenty of summer cocktails featuring seasonal fruits. Watermelon margarita, anyone? Of course, there are also frozen drinks and flag-inspired cocktails, too. And if you still can't decide which July 4th drink to serve, just take a cue from Ree Drummond! She likes to mix up a big batch of sangria for her BBQ feast. "Sangria just screams summer, don't you think?" she says, "I usually make a batch or two for the 4th of July." Ahead, find her favorite sangria and more 4th of July drinks to celebrate America!
Frosé
Make this the summer of fruity frosé! It's basically just a frosty, blended combination of rosé wine, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
Get the Frosé recipe.
Shirley Temple
There's just something so nostalgic about a Shirley Temple. It reminds us of summer days as a kid. It's sweet, bubbly, refreshing, and so much fun to drink.
Get the Shirley Temple recipe.
Classic Mint Julep
Fresh mint growing in the garden? Use it to make this classic bourbon cocktail. It's refreshing and simple, just the way we like it!
Get the Classic Mint Julep recipe.
Strawberry Margarita
Give this tequila-based cocktail a fruity, summery spin by adding fresh pureed strawberries and a salty-sweet freeze-dried strawberry garnish on the rim of the glass.
Get Ree's Strawberry Margarita recipe.
Watermelon Sangria
You could serve watermelon slices on their own this 4th of July or you can serve them up in a refreshing watermelon sangria! The choice is yours, but we highly suggest the one with the booze.
Get Ree's Watermelon Sangria recipe.
Campari Spritz
Sip on a drink that pops like the fireworks overhead! Featuring Campari, prosecco, sparkling water, and orange juice, this simple cocktail is refreshingly bittersweet.
Get the Campari Spritz recipe.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Nothing tastes like vacation quite like a daiquiri! It's a frozen fruity drink that's just want you want on a hot day.
Get the Strawberry Daiquiri recipe.
Strawberry Lemonade
This summertime classic is all the more refreshing when made with fresh-squeezed lemons. The strawberries sit in the lemon juice and sugar to get infused with flavor, before being blended and strained.
Get the Strawberry Lemonade recipe.
White Sangria
Crisp white wine and fresh fruit are mixed together for an easy batch cocktail. What distinguishes this from your typical sangria is it's topped with a splash of prosecco!
Get the White Sangria recipe.
Peach Bellini
You simply cannot beat the fresh peaches that are in season in summer. This cocktail offers a balance of sweet, tart, and bubbly by topping off blended fruit and schnapps with prosecco.
Get the Peach Bellini recipe.
Red, White, and Blue Cocktail
Inspired by a margarita but made with fresh watermelon and grenadine for color—this patriotic cocktail is even more festive when garnished with a skewer of star-shaped melon.
Get the Red, White, and Blue Cocktail recipe.
White Wine Spritzer
Batch cocktails are perfect for any celebration where you're hosting a crowd. Opt for a chilled crisp or soft white wine (depending on your taste), and add sparkling water and fresh fruit. On July 4th, you can use strawberries and blueberries for the fruity ice cubes to make the drink fit a red, white, and blue color scheme.
Get the White Wine Spritzer recipe.
Cadillac Margarita
Treat yourself to the margarita of all margaritas! This version uses top-shelf ingredients like reposado tequila and orange liqueur.
Get the Cadillac Margarita recipe.
Ranch Water
After all those BBQ recipes, you might be inclined to reach for something light and chilled, like Ree's cocktail of choice: Ranch Water!
Get the Ranch Water recipe.
Bay Breeze Cocktail
Whether or not you head to the beach this holiday weekend, you can pretend like your feet are in the sand with this bay breeze cocktail. It's fruity, tropical, and so refreshing.
Get the Bay Breeze Cocktail recipe.
Tequila Sunrise
This colorful drink will have you feeling like you're on a tropical island—even if you're just in the backyard. It's perfect for any summer party.
Get the Tequila Sunrise recipe.
Paloma Cocktail
A traditional paloma cocktail is made with tequila blanco and grapefruit flavored soda, but you can use fresh grapefruit juice and sparkling water if you're in a pinch. To make it sweeter, add a dash of agave syrup to taste.
Get the Paloma Cocktail recipe.
Orange Crush Cocktail
For a drink that's as sunny as the weather outside, look no further than this orange crush cocktail. It's made with orange-flavored vodka plus fresh orange juice.
Get the Orange Crush recipe.
Watermelon Margarita
Here's another margarita recipe (because you can never have too many). This one is made with watermelon so it's super refreshing!
Get the Watermelon Margarita recipe.
Frozen Lemonade
What do you get when you blend homemade lemonade with vanilla ice cream? A frosty, frozen drink that's perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day. It's great for kids of all ages, but you can also add your favorite boozy beverage to turn it into a cocktail.
Get the Frozen Lemonade recipe.
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