Are you ready to set your 4th of July celebration on fire? Well, not literally on fire, please be careful with the neighborhood fireworks (you might need those fingers one day), but I did put together a guide to some pretty festive 4th of July cocktails that should light up the holiday a bit!
So whether you are staying at home and partying solo or hanging out at the beach with all your besties, check out these fun patriotic drinks that will have Uncle Sam himself doing a happy dance.
And if you are not a drinker or want to make some kid-friendly versions, I also have a few festive mocktails for you!
4th Of July Cocktails
Red White And Blue Frozen Bomb Pop Cocktail
This frozen red white and blue boozy cocktail is perfect for the 4th of July. Festive and yummy! Photo Credit: Carefree Mermaid
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Drunken Mermaid Cocktail
Sip on this easy, refreshing blue Drunken Mermaid Cocktail this summer. It’s a delicious mixed drink made with Vodka, Blue curacao, simple syrup, lime juice, and Watermelon Hard Seltzer. Simply combine the ingredients, shake, and serve over ice.Photo Credit: Julie's Eats & Treats
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Blueberry Mojito
This refreshing cocktail combines blueberries, rum, lime, and mint for the perfect summer drink. Photo Credit: Inspired By Charm
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Red White And Blue Sangria
Serve this white wine sangria recipe for a light and refreshing summer sipper. It is great for July 4th celebrations, picnics, BBQ, cookouts, or any summer party. Made with sweet summer fruit and white wine!Photo Credit: Delicious Table
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Jalapeño Raspberry Bramble
This Jalapeño Raspberry Bramble is a spicy twist on a modern gin cocktail. Dry gin and Chambord, lime juice, and a homemade jalapeño raspberry simple syrup make for perfect sipping.Photo Credit: Ugly Duckling Bakery
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Patriotic Vodka Lemonade Slushie
This patriotic vodka lemonade slushie brings the festive red, white, and blue colors together in a refreshing cocktail slush blended with raspberry, lemonade, and citrusy blue curacao flavors.Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'
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Rasberry Sorbet Bellini
This bubbly Raspberry Sorbet Bellini cocktail is perfect to serve at your next brunch, bridal shower, baby shower, the holidays, or spring or summer entertaining! It’s sweet, tart, light, and sparkly, and requires just 3 simple ingredients to make!Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen
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Blood Orange Margarita
This Blood Orange Margarita is sweet, tart, and delicious, not to mention completely gorgeous. Freshly squeezed blood orange juice lends flavor, as well as a distinctive and beautiful red color to this refreshing drink.Photo Credit: A Nerd Cooks
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Summertime Shots
Red White & Blue Shots
This red white and blue layered shot recipe is surprisingly easy to make. Just 4 simple ingredients to get your 4th Of July party started!Photo Credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
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Sour Watermelon Jell-o Shots In Watermelon Rind
This vodka-infused Jell-o shot is made in an actual watermelon rind! As cute as they are tasty!Photo Credit: The Food Network
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Lemon Drop Shot
This lemon shot drop only requires 3 ingredients and less than 5 minutes to make. Always a crowd-pleaser at summer picnics! Photo Credit: Shake Drink Repeat
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4th Of July Mocktails
Strawberry Acai Lemonade
This Strawberry Acai Lemonade is the perfect way to add some patriotic color to your spread. This lemonade is sweet, refreshing, and made with just 5 ingredients.Photo Credit: Planted In The Kitchen
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Red White & Blueberry Spritzer
Sweet summer strawberries, tangy pineapple, and fresh blueberries pair with sparkling water for this Red White & Blueberry Summer Mocktail. Serve at your summer get-together as a beautiful and refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.Photo Credit: Oh So Delicioso
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Make this thirst-quenching Watermelon Agua Fresca in just 5 minutes! Blends fresh watermelon, sugar, and lime juice to create a healthy, refreshing summer drink! Use mint sprigs, lime slices, and watermelon wedges for beautiful garnishes. Photo Credit: Dinner At The Zoo
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Peach Sweet Tea
Peach sweet tea is a thirst-quenching non-alcoholic beverage made with freshly brewed black tea and homemade peach syrup. It is the perfect drink for a hot summer day!Photo Credit: Pink Owl Kitchen
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Additional 4th Of July Menu Suggestions
- Looking for desserts to make for the holiday? I have a post about Quick & Easy 4th Of July Desserts that is quite popular this time of year.
- Need some new appetizer ideas? The Pioneer Woman has a list of 61 Easy 4th Of July Appetizers. So if you want to serve your friends and family more than just deviled eggs and a bowl of pretzels, that is a great place to start. I do love a nice deviled egg though!
- Is Aunt Beatrice's potato salad recipe just not cutting it anymore? Try some of my potato salad suggestions in my post 5 Best Potato Salad Recipes. My favorite is the Deli Style with little slivers of crispy radish in it!
Let's Be Safe This 4th
- We've already talked about not losing fingers with fireworks, so we're good there.
- Now let's talk about jello shots. Be very careful with jello shots if there are little kiddos running around. They're pretty. They're tasty. They're jello. Lots to go wrong there if the adults aren't paying close attention.
- And obviously, don't drink and drive. Designated driver, Uber, or walking is the way to go.
Now that you've acquired some sensational new 4th of July cocktail ideas, it's time to go forth (go fourth?) and conquer your summer party like Lady Liberty!
So get ready to raise your glass (like her torch), wave your flag (well, like a flag), and make your 4th of July party an unforgettable celebration of freedom, fun, and fabulousness!
Let the festivities begin!
Can you tell I may like the 4th Of July just a little too much?
If you want to get a jump on Christmas this year (there is the whole Christmas In July thing, you know), I have a roundup of Festive Christmas Cocktails HERE.
Nana Diana
I am sure you DRANK all of those before you posted them, right? lol. I hope your hangover has abated and you are able to do some projects now.
Seriously, what a wonderful post,Pam.
Happy Upcoming 4th to you! xo Diana