No Fourth of July celebration is complete without these red, white, and boozy cocktails. Whether your go-to drink is frozen, fruity, or fabulous, these sweet sips are not only simple to make, but sure to elevate your backyard barbecue. With 10 delicious drinks to choose from, wash those burgers and hot dogs down and toast to America this Independence Day.
Ethan Calabrese
Strawberry Mimosa
You can’t day drink if you don’t start in the morning. Kick the Fourth off by sipping on strawberry shortcake’s cousin: a strawberry mimosa. Take a blend of strawberries and champagne and pour some extra bubbly over the top. Recipe
Ingredients: Fresh strawberries and chilled champagne
Buzzfeed
Red, White, and Blue Slushy Cocktail
It’s patriotic and pretty. This layered cocktail acts as a grown-up Bomb Pop, making any Fourth of July feast look fabulous and taste delicious. Recipe
Ingredients: Sugar, Grenadine or maraschino cherry liquid, blue food coloring, Smirnoff vodka, and lemon juice
Shawn Williams
Blackberry Mojito
A stunning showstopper, this reddish-blue mojito is light and refreshing. Take a sip, and the blackberry base, hints of lime, and mint garnish will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. Recipe
Ingredients: Blackberries, mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, club soda, and white rum
Yes to Yolks
Watermelon Gin and Tonic
Light, bright, and slightly sweet, this cocktail jazzes up your typical watermelon. Bonus—these only take minutes to make, so you can quickly get back to the boat, bags, or barbecue. Recipe
Ingredients: Watermelon, watermelon juice, lime, lime juice, gin, and tonic water
Amanda Formaro
Red, White, and Blue Jell-O Shots
Don’t be fooled by their cute appearance—these shots pack a punch. While the layers may look daunting, these shots are fairly simple to make. You’ll just have to let each color cool before adding the next. Recipe
Ingredients: Cherry or Strawberry Jell-O, Berry Blue or Blue Raspberry Jell-O, clear gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, vodka, whipped cream, and sprinkles
Pure Wow
Strawberry Daiquiri
Nothing is more fitting for the Fourth than a strawberry daiquiri. Pick your consistency by adding more rum for a stronger pour, adding more ice for a frostier glass, or adding more strawberries for a cocktail that is oh so sweet. Recipe
Ingredients: Frozen strawberries, ice, lime juice, simple syrup, and rum
Lemon Tree Dwelling
Blackberry Basil Vodka Lemonade
An elegant alternative to a vodka soda, this cocktail is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Serve in a Mason jar with lemon, fresh blackberries, and a basil garnish. Recipe
Ingredients: Lemonade, vodka, blackberry basil simple syrup, fresh basil, and fresh blackberries
Jamilyne Nye
Adult Root Beer Floats
Everyone should feel like a kid on the Fourth of July. Elevate a classic root beer float with some Rum Chata, and you’ve got yourself a delectable dessert cocktail. Recipe
Ingredients: Vanilla ice cream, root beer, and Rum Chata
The Produce Moms
Blueberry Moscow Mule
A mix of ginger and vodka, this mule is spicy, sweet, and crazy good. With fresh blueberries and blueberry infused vodka, this cocktail offers something fruity and festive. Recipe
Ingredients: Lime, fresh mint leaves, fresh blueberries, ginger beer, and blueberry infused vodka
Probably This
Firework Flair Cocktail
Sparks will fly with this red, white, and blue cocktail, a mix of vodka, brandy and triple sec. Grab a glass (or two) for you and your loved ones before the firework show at the end of the night. Recipe
Ingredients: Blueberries, raspberries, lemon, cranberry juice, vodka, blackberry brandy, and triple sec
