These Fourth of July drink ideas scream fun and summer, and chill and refreshing all at the same time. To chill a little in a hot July sun, these beverages splash a little red, white, and blue colors onto the holiday spread. If your menu includes fruity mocktails to please the little ones, sparkling lemonades, frozen slushies, and powerhouse cocktails to impress the adults, then you will find something for every single soul to enjoy.

They go well with any BBQ, are perfect for poolside chilling, or are excellent to drink while watching the fireworks go off. Easy to mix, and it’s all downhill from there with keeping the guests cool, upbeat, and festive.
Fourth of July Drink Ideas
Here’s a list of 95+ Fourth of July Drink Ideas, perfect for patriotic parties, summer barbecues, or fireworks celebrations.
Red, White & Blue Themed Drinks
- Red, White & Blue Layered Cocktail
- Patriotic Piña Colada
- Star-Spangled Sangria
- Firecracker Margarita
- Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
- Red, White & Boozy Slushie
- Berry Patriotic Wine Spritzer
- Rocket Pop Rum Punch
- Triple Berry Frosé
- Red, White & Blue Mojito
Alcoholic Cocktails
- Classic Margarita
- Watermelon Vodka Cooler
- Bourbon Peach Smash
- Strawberry Daiquiri
- Blue Lagoon
- Pineapple Coconut Rum Punch
- Cherry Lime Tequila Cooler
- Spiked Arnold Palmer
- Raspberry Lemon Vodka Spritzer
- Classic Mojito
- Blackberry Bramble
- Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita
- Blueberry Gin Fizz
- Cucumber Mint Vodka Cooler
- Grapefruit Paloma
- Spiked Lemonade with Fresh Berries
- Frozen Mango Daiquiri
- Spiked Sweet Tea
- Tequila Sunrise
- Frozen Watermelon Rosé
- Patriotic Mimosa Bar
- Boozy Berry Lemonade Slush
- Gin & Tonic with Red & Blue Berries
- Cherry Bomb Shot
- Raspberry Beer Cocktail
- Sparkling Rose Sangria
- Frozen Pina Colada with Strawberries
- Vodka Watermelon Slush
- Spiked Cherry Cola
- Boozy Creamsicle Float
Beer-Based & Hard Seltzer Drinks
- Red, White & Blue Beer Ritas
- Blueberry Shandy
- Cherry Wheat Beer Cocktail
- Patriotic Hard Seltzer Punch
- Beer Margarita
- Watermelon Beer Punch
- Hard Seltzer Sangria
- Lager with Lime & Strawberries
- Spiked Blue Raspberry Seltzer
- Citrus Radler Spritz
Non-Alcoholic Options
- Red, White & Blue Italian Soda
- Patriotic Lemonade Layered Drink
- Frozen Berry Lemonade
- Sparkling Watermelon Cooler
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade
- Blue Raspberry Slush
- Cherry Limeade
- Watermelon Agua Fresca
- Patriotic Punch with Sherbet
- Cucumber Mint Sparkler
- Virgin Piña Colada
- Red, White & Blue Mocktail
- Tropical Sunrise Spritzer
- Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea
- Patriotic Arnold Palmer
- Lemon Berry Cooler
- Non-Alcoholic Sangria
- Frozen Blueberry Lemonade
- Apple Berry Fizz
- Citrus Mint Iced Green Tea
Milkshakes & Floats
- Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Float
- Blueberry Vanilla Milkshake
- Strawberry Shortcake Shake
- Root Beer Float with Flag Garnish
- Firecracker Float (Sprite + Sorbet + Pop Rocks)
- Cherry Vanilla Cream Float
- Patriotic Oreo Milkshake
- Coconut Cream Shake with Berries
- Frozen Patriotic Yogurt Smoothie
- Berry Banana Milkshake
Large Batch Drinks & Punches
- Fourth of July Party Punch (with or without alcohol)
- Red Berry Sangria Pitcher
- Watermelon Mint Punch
- Spiked Lemonade Pitcher
- Tropical Fruit Punch
- Citrus Berry Party Punch
- Patriotic Pineapple Punch
- Blue Hawaiian Punch
- Lemon Lime Sherbet Punch
- Sparkling Red,, White & Blue Punch
Creative & Unique
- Star-Spangled Jello Shots
- Red & Blue Ice Cubes in Sparkling Cider
- Cotton Candy Sparkler
- Glow-in-the-Dark Tonic Mocktail
- Firework-Inspired Layered Smoothie
- Icee-Inspired Patriotic Slushie
- Spiked Snow Cones
Recipe
1. Red, White & Blue Layered Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 oz grenadine
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- Ice
Instructions:
- Pour grenadine into a glass with ice.
- Gradually layer the coconut rum and pineapple juice blend over the back of a spoon.
- Tenderly drift blue curaçao on beat, utilizing the same strategy.
- Serve quickly without mixing to protect layers.
2. Patriotic Piña Colada Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup strawberries (for red layer)
- 1/4 cup blueberries (for blue layer)
- Ice
Instructions:
- Mix strawberries with half the piña colada blend and a few ice cubes for the ruddy layer. Set aside.
- Mix plain piña colada blend with ice for the white layer.
- Mix blueberries with the remaining blend for the blue layer.
- Carefully layer ruddy, white, and blue blends in a glass.
3. Star-Spangled Sangria Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 apple, star-shaped slices
Instructions:
- Combine all fixings in an expansive pitcher.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve over ice and decorate with natural products.
4. Firecracker Margarita Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz watermelon juice
- Tajín (for rim)
- Lime wedge
Instructions:
- Edge glass with lime and plunge in Tajín.
- Shake all fluids with ice and strain into the glass.
- Embellish with lime or a little watermelon wedge.
5. Blueberry Vodka Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz blueberry vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Fresh blueberries & lemon slices
Instructions:
- Shake vodka, lemon juice, and syrup with ice.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Best with club pop and decor.
6. Red, White & Boozy Slushie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 6 oz vodka (2 oz per layer)
- Ice
Instructions:
- Mix each natural product with 2 oz vodka and a few ice cubes independently.
- Layer ruddy, white, and blue slushes in a tall glass.
- Serve instantly with a straw.
7. Berry Patriotic Wine Spritzer Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 oz chilled white wine
- 2 oz club soda
- 1/4 cup strawberries and blueberries
- Mint for garnish
Instructions:
- Include berries in a wine glass.
- Pour in the wine and pop.
- Embellish with mint and serve cold.
8. Rocket Pop Rum Punch Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 oz white rum
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Rocket pop (popsicle)
Instructions:
- Blend rum, blue curaçao, cranberry, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
- Pour into a tall glass.
- Decorate with a rocket pop for a fun turn.
9. Triple Berry Frosé Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle rosé wine, frozen in ice cube trays
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup vodka or triple sec
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Mix all fixings until smooth and slushy.
- Serve in chilled glasses with berry decoration.
10. Red, White & Blue Mojito Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
- Blueberries & raspberries
- Club soda
Instructions:
- Tangle mint, berries, lime juice, and syrup in a glass.
- Include rum and ice.
- Beat with club pop. Decorate with more berries and mint.

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