​15+ Easy 4th of July Drink Recipes

Looking for the perfect drinks to add some sparkle to your Independence Day celebration? Check out these 15+ fun and easy drink ideas that are sure to be a hit with everyone!

From dazzling cocktails to refreshing mocktails to colourful milkshakes, there’s something for every taste.

Fun and Festive 4th of July Drinks.

Independence Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some super fun and delicious drinks? Simple to make and bursting with colour, these red, white and blue drinks will add a little extra sparkle to your celebrations.

These July cocktails and mocktails are not only delicious but also a great way to add some extra fun to your party. The best part? They're all super easy to make, so you can spend more time enjoying a good time with your loved ones.

Serve them at backyard BBQs and keep your party guests cool and refreshed, at a picnic in the park, at a family gathering or at a party where guests can mix and match their favourite flavours.

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July 4th Drinks to Impress.

Need a refreshing drink to wash down those burgers? Then look no further. Why not try a glass of old-fashioned homemade lemonade?

Something fun for the kids? How about a red, white and blue striped milkshake topped with fresh strawberries? And don't forget these Free Printable 4th of July Handprint Crafts to keep the kids entertained!

And of course, no drink would be complete without some red, white and blue fruit ice cubes!

Whether you're throwing a July party, hosting a summer barbecue with hot dogs, or just chilling with your family, these July drinks will take your celebration to the next level.

Let's dive into these fun and easy recipes, perfect for a hot summer day!

Red, White, and Blue Cocktail

Our favourite 4th of July cocktail recipe! This citrusy red, white, and blue layered drink recipe is perfect for summer parties and backyard BBQs. Have you ever seen such a patriotic cocktail?

Colourful 4th July Milkshake

The are crazy colourful, delicious and are perfect for the fourth of July as well birthdays, events, and holidays.

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Give your summer lemonade patriotic flair with red and blue berries.

Red, White & Blue Soda Floats

These sweet treats are not only fast and easy, but they are also really fun to put together with all the cherries, sprinkles, whip cream, straws, and kabob sticks.

Ultimate Red White & Blue Crazy Milkshake

Memorial Day is this weekend and that marks the “unofficial” start of Summer in my book! And what is better in the summer than a delectable, over-the-top ice cream dessert?!!

4th of July Cocktail: Tequila Sparkler

This 4th of July cocktail is light, refreshing, and perfect for sipping while you watch the fireworks!

Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Drinks

With red, white, and blue layers, these 4th of July drinks are patriotic, kid-friendly beverages that are easy to make and taste DELICIOUS!

July 4th Layered Drinks

Layered drinks in red, white, and blue- perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any summer barbecue! Non-alcoholic and kid-friendly for your next party!

4th of July Milkshake

This is an ultra festive vanilla bean milkshake with red, white, and blue all over! The trick to making the easiest red, white, and blue milkshake is using light corn syrup!

Fourth Of July Cocktail

Serve an ice cold, patriotic Fourth of July Cocktail at your next picnic or barbecue. With a blend of citrus and peach flavours, this fruity cocktail will become your year round favourite.

Red, White, and Blue Cocktail (4th of July Margarita)

Fun, refreshing, and gorgeous, this Red White and Blue Cocktail is ready for sippin’ all summer long. Be ready to impress with this 4th of July Margarita!

Red, White, & Blue Sangria

This festive red, white, and blue sangria is an easy, refreshing addition to any July 4th party or Memorial Day BBQ! Made with pinot grigio, vodka, and fresh berries, this sangria serves a crowd (but can easily be doubled or tripled)!

Patriotic Punch Mocktail

This red white and blue layered Patriotic Punch is the perfect family-friendly drink to celebrate the 4th of July! Only 3 ingredients needed!

Red White & Blueberry Lemonade

This patriotic red white and blueberry lemonade punch is the perfect drink for your next summer gathering! Made with fresh berries, it’s as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to drink!

Layered Red White And Blue Drink

Summertime is here and that means it is time to celebrate. Check out this Layered Red White and Blue Drink.

Refreshing Watermelon Punch Recipe

This watermelon punch cocktail is perfect for a summer cookout! Made with simple ingredients and tequila, it’s sure to cool you down!

4th Of July Mocktail

The sparkling 4th of July mocktail is refreshing, and delicious and fits the color scheme of independence day with its patriotic red, white, and blue colors. It’s perfect for those who do not drink alcohol for various reasons.

Refreshing Strawberry Margarita Recipe

If you love a classic or skinny margarita, then you’ll enjoy this refreshing strawberry margarita recipe! It’s made with a strawberry simple syrup and fresh muddled strawberries. Perfect for spring and summer!

Grateful Dead Drink Recipe

The Grateful Dead drink is a potent cocktail, composed of 6 different types of liquors that create a fun tie-dye effect when mixed.

Fourth of July Firecracker Vodka Spritzer

This Fourth of July Firecracker Vodka Spritzer isn’t just for the 4th, it’s an essential summer cocktail. It’s low carb, low calorie and so refreshing. It’s definitely a pool party, barbecue, summer must have.

Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails

What’s more fun for the 4th of July celebrations than fireworks, right? How about adding a little firecracker spark to your cocktails (or mocktails for the kids) this summer? How? It’s EASY! POP ROCKS!

Red White And Blue Sangria

It’s a sweetened, refreshing cocktail recipe perfect for celebrating the 4th of July. Patriotic sangria recipe that is going to be loved at your red, white and blue party!

There you have it, friends! 15+ fabulous and refreshing drinks to make your 4th of July celebration sparkle. I hope you enjoy trying out these recipes as much as I enjoyed putting them together for you.

Let me know which ones you try and how they turn out! 

Cheers to a fantastic 4th of July!

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I'm a crafter, blogger and paper enthusiast living in the North West of England.

Gathering Beauty is the place where I share craft tutorials and diy inspiration. I started this blog back in 2013 as a way of sharing all the things I love and make. I share paper crafts, clay crafts, origami, printables and desktop wallpapers as well as the odd crochet and weaving project. I hope you find something here that inspires you.