30 Delicious 4th of July Drinks to Toast to the Red, White, and Blue
Celebrate freedom with a star-spangled beverage!
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There's no sweeter way to celebrate a birthday than with a cool cocktail in hand—and America's big day is no exception. Independence Day calls for festive drinks that capture the spirit of the season, like sparkling wine spritzers, spiked slushies, and even red, white, and blue concoctions! Whether you're lounging by the pool or lighting sparklers, these delicious 4th of July drinks are sure to steal the show.
Looking to cool down from the summer heat? Here, you'll find easy cocktail recipes like a peach bellini or Tom Collins, plus plenty of ideas featuring seasonal fruits. Watermelon margarita, anyone? Speaking of watermelon, there are plenty of versatile options that start as mocktails and easily turn into grown-up sips with a splash of spirits—like Ree's refreshing watermelon sweet tea!
And if you still can't decide which 4th of July 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 recipe (as well as so many more sangria recipes!) and other 4th of July cocktails to celebrate America!
Freezer Door Margaritas
This isn't your average margarita—it's a brilliant batch cocktail hack! Made with tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup, this cocktail lives right in your freezer door, ready to pour whenever your crew's cravings hit.
Get Ree's Freezer Door Margaritas recipe.
Watermelon Sweet Tea
Watermelon cubes make a great standalone snack for the 4th of July, but freeze them and stir them into a refreshing watermelon sweet tea, and you've got something even better. The choice is yours, but the sweet, sippable version definitely takes the cake.
Get Ree's Watermelon Sweet Tea recipe.
Piña Colada
If you like piña coladas and sunny summer days, this is the perfect 4th of July sip! Made with creamy coconut, sweet pineapple, and a splash of rum, this classic cocktail will transport you to the tropics—one sip at a time.
Get the Piña Colada recipe.
Aperol Spritz
The 4th of July may be all-American, but that doesn't mean you can't add a little European flair to your celebration. Enter the Aperol spritz: a crisp, citrusy Italian cocktail that's perfect for sipping in the summer sun. It's light, refreshing, and just festive enough for Independence Day. Don't forget the signature orange slice on top!
Get the Aperol Spritz recipe.
Watermelon-Raspberry Frozen Sangria
A fruity glass of sangria is perfect for a hot day, but a frozen version of the beloved Spanish drink makes it even better. This recipe combines frozen raspberries and watermelon chunks with rosé for a uniquely refreshing flavor.
Get Ree's Watermelon-Raspberry Frozen Sangria recipe.
Bloody Maria
Meet your favorite brunch cocktail's zesty cousin: the Bloody Maria! Like the classic tomato juice-based cocktail, the Bloody Maria also contains lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, horseradish, celery salt, and black pepper but with tequila instead of vodka and a welcome splash of lime juice.
Get the Bloody Maria recipe.
Hurricane Cocktail
Celebrate one of America's most famous cities with this fruity, boozy concoction. New Orleans made this cocktail famous, but you can have this vibrant cocktail no matter where you live.
Get the Hurricane Cocktail recipe.
Strawberry Sangria
Fruity, fizzy, and perfectly red for the holiday, you'll love every sip of this refreshing summertime sangria. It contains rosé wine, orange-flavored vodka, prosecco, and of course, fresh strawberries.
Get Ree's Strawberry Sangria recipe.
Tom Collins
This simple cocktail may have the red and white going on, but you'll be anything but blue once you sip it! The bubbly beverage has a slight citrusy sweetness that pairs perfectly with herbaceous gin, lemon juice, soda, and simple syrup.
Get the Tom Collins recipe.
Red Sangria
Rep the 'red' in 'red, white, and blue' with a refreshing glass of red sangria! It's chock full of your favorite summer fruits, like strawberries, peaches, oranges, and more, in addition to brandy and red wine.
Get the Red Sangria recipe.
Watermelon Wine Coolers
This crowd-pleasing treat is also a great summer eat thanks to the crunchy, refreshing watermelon ball garnish! All you need is seedless watermelon, dry white wine or rosé, and a dash of watermelon- or berry-flavored seltzer.
Get Ree's Watermelon Wine Cooler 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.
Red Berry Frozen Sangria
Get your blenders up and running because you won't want to miss out on this berrylicious beverage! The addition of rich summer strawberries, blueberries, and grapes adds a sweet-tart taste to the delicious drink.
Get Ree's Red Berry Frozen Sangria recipe.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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