15+ 4th of July Cocktail Recipes
If you’re looking for a patriotic cocktail recipe or another fun drink to serve on the 4th of July, you’re in the right place! We’ve got 15+ 4th of July Cocktail recipes here that are easy to mix and serve at home.
July 4th is just around the corner, and you’re planning to make something delicious for friends and family members.
It wouldn’t be a party without a fun cocktail to mix and serve, right?
Here, we’re sharing more than 15 of our favorite 4th of July cocktail recipes. These festive cocktail recipes are perfect for any Indendence Day celebration, summer party or backyard bbq gatherings, too.
What does this list of drinks include?
We’re sharing some of the best summery drinks to mix, not just ones that are red, white or blue.
Here, you’ll find some classic cocktails, as well as some more festive ones. These summer cocktails are truly some of our favorite 4th of July drinks because they are perfectly refreshing and wonderful to mix during the summer months.
The more colorful drinks are sure to get you into the patriotic spirit, too, because who doesn’t enjoy a great cocktail and cold drink on a warm day?
What you need to make these drinks:
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Obviously, this will be dependent on the festive cocktails themselves and their requirements, but here are a few food tools to have on hand when you’re mixing drinks at home:
- Cocktail shaker
- Blender
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Punch bowl
- Specialty glasses, like a hurricane glass, a rocks glass, a highball glass, a collins glass, a coupe glass, a martini glass, etc.
- Ice cube trays
You’ll obviously need some ingredients, too.
Here are a few popular ingredients for these patriotic cocktails:
- A specialty liqueur, like blue curacao, white rum, triple sec, peach schnapps, raspberry vodka, coconut rum, etc.
- Mixers, like sour mix, ginger beer, tonic water, ginger ale, soda water, club soda, etc.
- Sweeteners, like agave nectar or simple syrup
- Juices, like cranberry juice, orange juice, fresh lime juice, coconut milk and fresh lemon juice
- Garnishes, like fresh berries, a lime wheel, a lemon wheel, fresh mint, etc.
Need some more July 4th recipe inspiration?
Be sure to check out 40+ 4th of July Desserts, 12 Patriotic Red, White and Blue Appetizers, 33+ Amazing 4th of July Side Dishes and 40 Delicious July 4th Recipes.
Ready to mix some of these fun cocktails? Here are our ideas for you…
15+ 4th of July Cocktails
If you're looking for a patriotic cocktail recipe or another fun drink to serve on the 4th of July, you're in the right place! We've got 15+ 4th of July Cocktail recipes here that are easy to mix and serve at home.
Red Cocktails
Want to serve a brilliantly red drink this 4th of July? There are so many options out there. Here are a few of our favorites...
Spiked Watermelon Limeade
Spiked Watermelon Limeade is the pitcher drink of our dreams! This beautiful pink cocktail highlights just four ingredients for the ultimate summertime cocktail: watermelon, mint, lime and vodka.
Blackberry Gin Slush
Cool off with a frosty Blackberry Gin Slush! This cocktail mixes frozen blackberries with ginger ale, mint and gin and makes a delightful, chilled creation that's hard to stop sipping.
Watermelon Frose
Watermelon Frosé is way easier to make at home than you'd suspect... and so fun to share! A classic frozen cocktail made with rosé wine, this frosé is simple, slightly sweet and utterly delicious.
Blackberry Red Wine Spritzer
A Blackberry Red Wine Spritzer is a refreshing warm weather drink. This wine spritzer recipe mixes up in less than 5 minutes and requires just a handful of ingredients.
Honeysuckle Cherry Smash
The Cherry Smash with Honeysuckle Vodka is a favorite summertime cocktail. Calling for just six ingredients, this cherry vodka drink is easy to mix at home and so refreshing. Switch it up and use bourbon, rum or plain vodka in place of the honeysuckle vodka!
Cherry Lemonade Margaritas
Cherry Lemonade Margaritas are tart and slightly sweet. Brilliantly red, these margaritas would also be a standout recipe for a red, white and blue get-together. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, cherries, silver tequila and agave, Cherry Lemonade Margaritas are the perfect drink to sip all summer!
Vodka Lemonade with Raspberry
Enjoy a cool Vodka Lemonade with Raspberry! This refreshing warm weather cocktail calls for just three ingredients and mixes up in a flash.
Pineapple Campari Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing, smooth Pineapple Campari Cocktail recipe is perfect for entertaining! Made with fresh pineapple juice, this cocktail is strikes a balance between sweet and bitter flavors.
White Drinks
If you're in search of a clear or white colored cocktail to serve for July 4th festivities, here are a few delicious options!
Tom Collins
The Tom Collins is a deliciously boozy lemonade! Gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda water are mixed to create this light, summery cocktail.
Mojito Pitcher
Light, refreshing and minty, this Mojito Pitcher recipe is perfect for warm months. This balanced pitcher drink is perfect for a party!
Batida de Coco - Brazilian Coconut Cocktail
Batida de Coco is a classic Brazilian coconut cocktail that you can make in just a few minutes, with easy to find ingredients. This sweet tropical drink is creamy and full of coconut flavor.
Blue Drinks
Want to serve a uniquely colored blue drink at your gathering? Here are a few options for you...
Space Pop Cocktail {Red, White, & Blue}
This red, white, and blue cocktail is a festive, patriotic drink that highlights lime, orange and cherry flavors. This is the perfect summer sipper.
Blue Motorcycle Cocktail (Walk Me Down Drink)
The blue motorcycle cocktail is a colorful twist on a traditional long island iced tea. It's made with blue curaçao and lemon-lime soda.
Frozen Blue Margaritas
This bright blue cocktail is as colorful as it is tasty. These ice cold, blended Frozen Blue Margaritas are brilliantly blue and perfect for serving to crowds!
Seahawks Breeze Cocktail
This cocktail was made to celebrate a football team, but it's beautifully blue for July 4th! Featuring vodka, limoncello, blue curacao, club soda and a lime, it's easy to mix at home.
Red, White and Blue Drinks
If you're looking for a festive drink that features red, white and blue elements, we've got a few ideas for you here...
Cherry Blueberry Mojito
This Cherry Blueberry Mojito is the red, white, and blue cocktail you need! Featuring an easy homemade cherry simple syrup and fresh blueberries, this minty drink will quench your thirst and get everyone into the mood to celebrate.
Red, White and Blue Vodka Lemonade Slush
These Red, White & Blue Drinks are super festive and easy to make for a crowd. Made with lemonade, limeade and vodka, these are a favorite patriotic drink for parties!
Blueberry Gin Cocktail
This gorgeous, layered Blueberry Gin Cocktail features a layer of homemade blueberry syrup on the bottom, spicy ginger beer in the middle and topped with this beautiful gin.
About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
Thanks so much, Chene! I hope it helps with your recipe inspiration for tomorrow, too!
Strawberry lemonade! I made that twice now and it’s been so well received! Love it 🙂
Ah! So glad you’re loving the strawberry lemonade, Jayne! It’s one of my all-time favorite summertime recipes!
Erin! I just noticed that you placed up a link to my blog! Thanks! I only just realized it when I was looking at your sidebars and design. Wanna know a secret? I moved over to self-hosting and am working on a design for my “new” site. Sent my designer a link of your blog as an example of what I like. 😉 I’ll be strawberry lemonade-ing along the way.
Aww, you’re welcome! I love your blog, and I am SO excited that you’re moving to a self-hosted site! I cannot wait to see the design for it and what you do next! And you’re just too sweet! 🙂
oooooh spinach and feta burgers sound damn good, why haven’t I heard of this magical combo before?!! Happy 4th of July!
Thanks, Natalie! And yes, that combo in a burger is pretty fantastic! You should check it out… it’s delightful. I mean, how can you go wrong with those two solid ingredients, right?