20 Best 4th of July Drinks

Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive drinks! These include fruit cocktails, summer spritzes, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks and more.

Discover the best 4th of July drink! These include cocktails ranging from fruity and fun (looking at you strawberry margarita) to refreshing and classic (like this Negroni). You’ll also find several non-alcoholic options here. It’s as colorful, refreshing, and festive as the alcoholic cocktails on this list.

I think drinks are an underrated part of 4th of July cookouts, potlucks, and picnic menus. A summer cocktail or glass of cold lemonade will make your celebration more festive and will give everyone something to drink while you finish off the food coming off the grill. So take a look at our 4th of July drinks and choose one to round out your holiday meal. Cheers, friends!

Best 4th of July Cocktails

Watermelon Margarita

I don’t host a Fourth of July cookout without watermelon on the menu. This margarita is one of my favorite ways to serve margaritas. Blended watermelon adds a natural sweetness and creates a beautiful, bright pink color.

white sangria

Looking for 4th of July cocktails for a crowd? You can’t beat this white sangria! Prepare citrus, peaches, and berries a day in advance so they can steep overnight. When your guests arrive, you’ll be ready to pour this fruity, delicious drink!

Paloma Cocktail

Margaritas are a favorite at summer festivals, but so is the Paloma cocktail. It’s traditionally made with grapefruit soda, but I like to use sparkling water and grapefruit juice for a fresher flavor.

mojito recipe

Fresh mint and lime juice make this classic rum cocktail super refreshing for summer. Easy to make in a glass or scaled up for a pitcher, this drink is a favorite 4th of July drink every year!

Aperol Spritz

Add a little European flair to your Fourth of July party by serving these bubbly spritz! It’s easy to make with a 3:2:1 ratio of Prosecco, Aperol, and club soda.

tom collins cocktail

Basically the boozy cousin of lemonade, this sparkling gin cocktail is perfect for any Fourth of July celebration. Serve in tall glasses with ice and topped with a festive maraschino cherry.

strawberry margarita

Add some red to the red, white and blue with this strawberry margarita! Fresh strawberry puree delivers vibrant colors and sweet and sour berry flavor. These go well with traditional simple syrup, but I also like using them with basil simple syrup for a fun, herbal flavor.

ranch water

This three-ingredient summer cocktail is a less sweet alternative to a margarita made with just tequila, sparkling water, and lime. It’s really popular in Austin, Texas, where I live. This will be a hit at your 4th of July party too!

Limoncello Spritz

This classic spritz takes me back to my first trip to Italy with Jack. The sweet, fizzy, lemony bright flavor is perfect for hot summer days, whether you’re on an Italian island or in your backyard.

moscow mule

The Moscow Mule is one of the classic vodka cocktails you can make all year round, but we especially love the bright flavor of lime and the refreshing taste of ginger beer in the summer. Don’t have a copper mug? It’s delicious even if you drink it from a regular glass!

Spicy Margarita

Spice up your 4th of July party with a jalapeño-infused drink! The tagine border adds a festive touch and adds another layer of savory and spicy flavor.

Negroni

If Jack were to choose a drink for the 4th of July, a Negroni would be his top choice. This Italian cocktail is boozy and bitter with complex citrus notes from Campari. Serving it with large square ice cubes dilutes the drink slowly as you sip.

red sangria

Like my white sangria, this red sangria is the perfect 4th of July cocktail for a crowd. The recipe makes a full pitcher, and can be made ahead of time to allow the flavors to develop in the refrigerator.

Frozen Mango Margarita

What’s cooler in the summer than a frozen marg?! These mangoes get their frosty texture from blended frozen mangoes and are naturally sweet as well. No simple syrup or agave required!

Hugo Spritz

If you’re looking for a 4th of July cocktail that will impress your guests, try the fizzy Hugo Spritz. It’s less famous than a spritz made with Aperol or limoncello… but it can be even more delicious with a splash of elderflower liqueur and fresh mint.

classic margarita

It’s a classic for a reason.

Non-alcoholic Independence Day drinks

Strawberry Lemonade

Come on, pink lemonade mix! This homemade strawberry lemonade uses fresh lemon juice and strawberry puree for amazing color and delicious sweet-and-sour flavor. Both adults and children love this product. My son Ollie is so happy!

fresh water

Speaking of 4th of July drinks that kids will love, this agua fresca is another of Ollie’s favorites. You can make this basic recipe with almost any fruit. We love pineapple, mango, strawberry, etc. Watermelon would be especially fun for a fourth child!

hibiscus tea

With its crimson color, this two-ingredient hibiscus tea definitely wants a spot on your Fourth of July table. It has a tart, cranberry-like taste with a mild to slightly sweet taste. Garnish with raspberries and fresh mint on top.

Homemade Lemonade

No one will complain about an ice-cold glass of lemonade on the Fourth of July. Use freshly squeezed juice. This recipe really sets it apart from store-bought juice.

Are you making 4th of July drinks? Let us know what you tried by leaving a comment below!