The 4th of July calls for a toast; whether you are hosting a pool party, inviting people to watch the fireworks with you, or hosting friends and family for dinner, you need a menu of refreshing drinks. To save you the hassle of hunting for the best boozy drink recipes, we have compiled a list of our favorite 4th of July cocktails that will let you savor the taste of freedom.
Frosted Watermelon Rosemary Frosé
Frosted Watermelon Rosemary Frosé is a unique summer cocktail that works beautifully for your 4th of July celebrations. It has fresh watermelon juice infused with rosemary and lemon juice, and blended with frozen rosé wine. Garnish with fresh mint and rosemary flowers. Here is the full recipe.
Strawberry Margarita
Margarita is perhaps one of the most versatile cocktails. Give this summery twist with strawberries a try this festive season. Ready in minutes, you will need five ingredients and a blender to whip up a large batch of this fruity cocktail. Here is the full recipe.
Red Sangria
Essentially a boozy fruit punch, this sweet and hearty cocktail features an infusion of Spanish red wine and fresh fruit. Red sangria is a perfect make-ahead drink for any festive occasion. Make it part of your 4th of July celebration. Here is the full recipe.
Red, White, and Blue Gin & Tonic
A perfect cocktail to serve to your guests on Independence Day, this red, white, and blue gin and tonic is a treat to the eyes and the taste buds. It delicately balances the sweetness of grenadine with the alcohol. You can garnish it with blueberries and raspberries. Here is the full recipe.
Wine Sparklers
This 4th of July cocktail recipe features watermelon stars, fresh blueberries, chilled dry white wine, and chilled lemon lime soda. The cute, carved fruit adds a patriotic flair to this holiday drink. Here is the full recipe.
Bomb Pop Cocktail
Make this iconic cocktail this 4th of July and treat your guests to something red, white, and blue, and delicious. Inspired by the flavors of a classic margarita, this frozen cocktail is vibrant, striking, and refreshing, perfect for hot days. Here is the full recipe.
Margarita
No matter the occasion, you can never go wrong with the classic margarita. You need only three ingredients and five minutes to make this for yourself. This simple and delicious summer drink is a crowd favorite, so serve it this 4th of July. Here is the full recipe.
Blueberry Lemon Drop Slushies
This festive cocktail will get the party started. It makes use of some much-needed frozen texture and seasonal favorites to offer you a nostalgic drink with a boozy twist, of course. Here is the full recipe.
Berry Aperol Spritz
This classic Italian cocktail makes use of raspberries and blackberries, adding sweetness, perfectly balancing the flavors of the champagne and Aperol. You can garnish it with mint leaves and orange slices. Here is the full recipe.
Blueberry Lemosas
Move over, mimosas, there is a new queen in town. Perfect for your 4th of July lunch, brunch, or dinner, this summery twist on the classic mimosa will tingle your taste buds. Instead of orange juice, add lemonade and blueberry syrup to the bubbly. Here is the full recipe.
These are our favorite 4th of July cocktails. Let us know which ones you are making this year. Happy 4th of July!
