12 Non-Alcoholic Fourth of July Drinks

By Grace Haynes

Outdoor Fourth of July parties call for cold, refreshing beverages. These tasty, non-alcoholic drinks are for all ages to enjoy and pair well with burgers, barbecue, and sweltering afternoon temperatures. Beat the Southern summer heat with a colorful big-batch punch or easy-to-make tropical mocktail. Mix up a pitcher of Classic Southern Sweet Tea, or whip out the blender for a slushy treat like Frozen Strawberry Lemonade. Round out your Independence Day celebration with festive, no-fuss appetizers and patriotic cakes.

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Lemonade Iced Tea

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Lemonade Iced Tea

What better way to cool off than with this fresh take on an Arnold Palmer?

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Berry Splash

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Berry Splash

Make this cherry-flavored drink even sweeter with a few Berry Ice Cubes.

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Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

Stop by the farmers’ market to pick up the ripest peaches for garnishing this elegant sweet tea.

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Southern Breeze

Southern Living

Recipe: Southern Breeze

Serve this tropical drink at a poolside celebration, and dress it up with a fun paper cocktail umbrella.

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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Sparkling Cherry Limeade  

Salt the rim of this margarita-inspired mocktail, and top it with a few maraschino cherries.

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Lemon-Mint Sparklers

Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Lemon-Mint Sparklers

Prep for your party ahead of time by making the Lemon-Mint syrup a few days in advance and chilling until it’s ready to use.

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Fruity Floats

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Fruity Floats

Pour a favorite fruit-flavored soda over vanilla ice cream for a post-barbecue treat.

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Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Southern Living

Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

You’ll want to enjoy this cool, slushy treat all summer long. For best results, we use frozen, sugared strawberries and add a teaspoon of lemon zest for brighter flavor. Watch this video for step-by-step instruction.

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Homemade Orange Soda

Southern Living

Recipe: Homemade Orange Soda

The only ingredients you’ll need for this fizzy homemade drink are orange juice and lemon-lime soda.

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Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea

Guests will be asking for refills of this fruity, refreshing twist on traditional sweet tea.

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Buffalo Rock Float

Southern Living

Watch the Video: Buffalo Rock Float

Enjoy the Fourth of July fireworks show with a rich and creamy treat that uses one of our all-time favorite soft drinks: Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale.

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Classic Sweet Tea

Alison Miksch

Watch the Video: Classic Southern Sweet Tea

No party is complete without this iconic Southern staple. Watch our how-to video for step-by-step instructions on how to make our crowd-pleasing, best-ever sweet tea recipe.

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