30 of the best 4th of July cocktails! If you’re celebrating with friends and good food, make a fun cocktail with a red, white, and blue theme for a sweet treat. There is nothing better than beating the heat with a cold drink! We’re sharing everything you need to know for making your own festive party cocktails!
Something you might not know is that in 1778, on the country’s second-ever Independence Day, George Washington himself ordered a double ration of rum for Revolutionary War soldiers so they could properly celebrate.
It seems that ever since the beginning, alcohol has been a staple of the 4th of July. Since then, we can all certainly attest it’s one of the most fun ways to pay tribute!
Perhaps you’re looking for just the right cocktail to fuel your patriotic fever. If so, check out these classics, new, and creative cocktails that are sure to keep spirits high.
Our Favorite 4th of July Cocktails
Here is a list of our favorite festive drinks to celebrate America’s birthday. These are all refreshing, tasty and festive for a 4th of July bash!
Watermelon Punch
This drink is made with fresh watermelon juice, lime, and tequila! It’s a festive cocktail punch and one of our favorite summer cocktails. You can make this with fresh homemade watermelon juice.
This punch is perfect for our watermelon 4th of July party! Check out all of our watermelon recipes for summer.
Vodka Lemonade
A very easy cocktail to make that is perfect for summer. Add everything to a pitcher and garnish with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for independence day celebrations.
You can also make this with strawberry lemonade, iced berry lemonade, or watermelon lemonade.
Also, check out more vodka mixers to make easy cocktails.
Strawberry Frosé
This is one of the best-frozen cocktail recipes. It’s made with rosé, frozen strawberries, and lemon juice. Perfect for a 4th of July pool party!
Wild Berry Energy Cocktail
This drink is made with wild berry energy drink, gin, and fresh berries. It’s perfect for the 4th of July and a great cocktail if you need a little energy boost!
Blueberry Moscow Mules
A refreshing gingery cocktail made with fresh blueberries, lime juice, ginger beer, and vodka. These are easy to make and no mixing or shaking is required.
Check out all of our best Moscow mule recipes too!
Frozen Spiked Strawberry Lemonade
This is an easy frozen cocktail that is made with lemonade, strawberries, and vodka. We love how easy this cocktail is to make as everything is tossed into a blender.
The recipe for this is in the recipe card below.
You can also try our very popular frozen gin and tonic too.
Strawberry Margaritas
You’ll love this strawberry margarita recipe! It’s made with a strawberry simple syrup and fresh muddled strawberries. Perfect for spring and summer!
White Wine Sangria
What we love so much about sangria is that it’s so versatile. Follow our recipe, but add blueberries and strawberries to make it festive for the 4th. You can serve it in a white wine glass and it looks so beautiful!
Boozy Bourbon Milkshakes
These make a great delicious cocktail treat. Made with ice cream, cookies, and bourbon, your guests will love sipping one of these!
Classic Whiskey Sour
Bourbon is one of the most patriotic spirits you can serve on the 4th and a whiskey sour is one of our favorite cocktails of all time. It’s simple, perfectly balanced, and topped with a creamy foam topping.
Whiskey Highball
Another easy 4th of July cocktail recipe is our whiskey highball. This drink is made with whiskey, soda water, and a little lemon.
Also, try whiskey and ginger ale for another easy bourbon drink.
Jolly Rancher Shots
We’ve turned our most popular cocktail, jolly rancher punch into another delicious drink, a shot! This shot is not an overly sweet, sugary shot. The vibrant red color make these perfect for the 4th of July.
10 Popular 4th of July Cocktails
1. Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots
For a festive way to let loose, try our boozy, colorful twist on a classic party treat!
2. Sazerac
What better way to pay tribute to the founding of our nation than with America’s oldest cocktail?
3. Firecracker Cocktail
There’s no time like the summer for fresh watermelon, and this cocktail makes for a perfect accompaniment to any fireworks celebration.
4. Hard Root Beer Float
Let’s be honest, when it comes to “patriotic drinks,” what feels more authentically American than a nice, cold root beer float?
5. Blue Margarita
Trade-in triple sec for blue curaçao to get this blue cocktail that fits right in alongside stars and stripes.
6. Manhattan
“In New York, you can be a new man,” and few Fourth of July drinks come better than this stone-cold American classic cocktail.
7. Americano
Try this delicious Campari and vermouth cocktail for a cool, low-alcohol refresher when you want to take the day’s festivities at a slower pace.
8. Blueberry Sangria
Make a refreshing batch of delicious red, white, and blue for your whole Fourth of July party at once!
9. Long Island Iced Tea: The Booziest of 4th of July Cocktails
You won’t want to dump this tea into the Boston Harbor, but after too many, there are no guarantees!
10. Bloody Mary
A classic bloody mary is perfect for a 4th of July brunch. If you like more of a savory cocktail with vibrant red color, this is your drink!
Frequently Asked Questions
In terms of pure quantity, most Americans purchase many varieties of beer and wine to prepare for spending the Fourth of July with friends and family.
According to the Beer Institute, three in four Americans drink beer to celebrate Independence Day, making it the most popular choice.
You will likely find answers all across the board, but there are few forms of alcohol American brewers and distillers take more pride in than traditional bourbon.
Red and Blue Spirits
If you want to experiment with fashioning fourth of July cocktails of your own, some red spirits include Campari, Aperol, and Peychaud’s, while blue curacao is the most popular blue spirit.
Tips for Making Patriotic Cocktails
Here are a few tips for making these drink recipes.
- Make your own simple syrup. You can make all different flavors like blueberry, hibiscus, honey syrup, cranberry, and strawberry! The possibilities are endless.
- Use festive ice cubes like our blue ice cubes or strawberry ice cubes. You can also make ice cubes using different fruits.
- Always use fresh-squeezed lime juice, lemon juice, or orange juice when making drinks. Nothing compares to fresh-squeezed citrus.
- Turn any of these cocktail recipes into mocktails with our guide to making mocktails.
4th of July Cocktail Garnishes
It’s always nice to add a festive garnish to these sweet drinks! Here are the best garnishes to add to these red, white, and blue cocktails:
Summer Fruit – Fresh berries, like sweet blueberries, juicy strawberries, or fresh cherries are perfect for garnishing.
Festive Paper Straws – Add some more color with themed straws.
Mini Flags – If you’re looking for a very patriotic garnish, add a tiny American flag into the cocktail.
Dried Fruit – Dehydrated lemon slices or orange slices make wonderful cocktail garnishes.
What to Serve with a Fourth of July Cocktail
4th of July cocktails won’t be the only thing you’ll need to make an Independence Day party memorable You’ll want to lock down snacks, meals, and desserts that are every bit as delicious, too!
Here are a few of our favorite recipes to serve with Fourth of July cocktails:
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More 4th of July Cocktail Recipes
Need more ideas? We’ve got you covered! Here are some more of our favorite 4th of July cocktail recipes:
Cranberry Juice and Vodka – If you’re wanting an easy cocktail that has a nice red color, try cranberry juice with a splash of vodka. Only two ingredients, but when shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice and strained into a glass, it tastes very refreshing.
Strawberry Tequila Sodas – A 4th of July cocktail recipe that can be made with tonic water or club soda. It’s light and refreshing and the strawberries add a beautiful vibrancy. A wonderful drink on a hot summer day.
Aperol Spritz – This is an easy 4th of July cocktail you can make. It’s refreshing, light, and one of our favorite summer drinks.
Frozen Blue Moscato Margaritas – This is a margarita, wine slushie with the most beautiful blue color! It’s a frozen cocktail that’s perfect for a hot July day.
Boozy Strawberry Snowcones – Made with homemade strawberry syrup, these boozy snowcones are one of our favorite treats to serve on the 4th of July.
Strawberry Pomegranate Mojito – If you love rum, this drink is for you. A classic mojito made with strawberries and fresh pomegrantes!
Agua Frescas – Not essential a cocktail, however, they are very festive and hydrating. It’s nice to serve a non-alcoholic drink too.
Check out all of our favorite summer cocktail recipes!
Frequently Asked Questions
In terms of pure quantity, most Americans purchase many varieties of beer and wine to prepare for spending the Fourth of July with friends and family. Next would be a festive cocktail or party punch with a festive red, white and blue theme.
According to the Beer Institute, three in four Americans drink beer to celebrate Independence Day, making it the most popular choice.
You will likely find answers all across the board, but there are few forms of alcohol American brewers and distillers take more pride in than traditional bourbon. Bourbon cocktails are very patriotic. However, cocktails that have a red, white and blue theme to them are also very patriotic and served on the 4th of July.
4th of July Cocktail Entertaining Ideas
Here are some fun, interactive 4th of July cocktail ideas!
Spritzer Bar – Give this a theme and have blue spirits on the bar as well as fresh blueberries and strawberries.
4th of July Boozy Snowcone Bar – To keep the adult guests cool during a hot 4th of July party, create a fun, boozy snow cone stand! The older guests will love this idea and it’s always a hit!
Make Your Own Cocktail Bar – Create a cocktail bar where guests can make their own delicious drinks!
4th of July Entertaining Ideas
4th of July Desserts – Serve any of these cocktails with a festive dessert.
Easy Entertaining Ideas for the 4th
Now that you have a list of the best 4th of July cocktails, you’re ready to party!
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4th of July Cocktails – Spiked Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemonade
- 6 frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup ice, if need
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
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