Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, lounging by the pool, or watching fireworks with friends, the 4th of July is the perfect excuse to shake up a few celebratory cocktails. These patriotic drinks are fun, flavorful, and easy to whip up—no bartending degree required.
Here are 5 cocktails that’ll have your guests toasting to independence in style:
1. Red, White & Blueberry Mojito
This fruity spin on a classic mojito is bursting with color and flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Handful of mint leaves
- Fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- Club soda
- Ice
Instructions:
Muddle mint, berries, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker. Add rum and shake lightly. Pour into a glass filled with ice, top with club soda, and garnish with more berries and a sprig of mint.
2. Sparkling Watermelon Rosé
Light, bubbly, and oh-so-summery.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups seedless watermelon, blended and strained
- 4 oz dry rosé wine
- 2 oz vodka
- Sparkling water
- Lime wedge
Instructions:
Combine watermelon juice, rosé, and vodka in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a wine glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a lime wedge or mini watermelon slice.
3. Bourbon Cherry Cola Smash
A smoky, sweet sip that’s perfect for bourbon lovers.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz cherry juice or muddled fresh cherries
- Splash of cola
- Dash of lemon juice
- Ice
Instructions:
Muddle cherries and lemon juice in a glass. Add bourbon and ice, then top with cola. Stir gently and garnish with a cherry and lemon wheel.
4. Frozen Blueberry Lemonade Margarita
A vibrant, frozen cocktail that’s both tart and sweet.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup lemonade
- Juice of half a lime
- Ice
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth and slushy. Serve in a salted-rim glass and garnish with a lemon wheel or a few whole blueberries.
5. Patriotic Pimm’s Punch
This crisp, herbaceous cocktail is a crowd-pleaser—great for batching.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Pimm’s No. 1
- 1 oz gin (optional, for more kick)
- Sliced cucumber, strawberries, and orange
- Fresh mint
- Lemon-lime soda or ginger ale
- Ice
Instructions:
In a large pitcher, combine Pimm’s, gin, and fruit slices. Fill with ice and top with lemon-lime soda. Stir well and serve in tall glasses with mint sprigs.
Pro Tip: For an extra patriotic touch, serve these drinks with festive straws, star-shaped fruit garnishes, fun cocktail glasses or red-white-and-blue cocktail picks. You can even set up a mini cocktail station and let guests build their own.
Not a cocktail person, no worries, check out some amazing 4th of July mocktails here.
