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.
Lemonade Iced Tea
Recipe: Lemonade Iced Tea
What better way to cool off than with this fresh take on an Arnold Palmer?
Berry Splash
Recipe: Berry Splash
Make this cherry-flavored drink even sweeter with a few Berry Ice Cubes.
Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch
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.
Southern Breeze
Recipe: Southern Breeze
Serve this tropical drink at a poolside celebration, and dress it up with a fun paper cocktail umbrella.
Sparkling Cherry Limeade
Recipe: Sparkling Cherry Limeade
Salt the rim of this margarita-inspired mocktail, and top it with a few maraschino cherries.
Lemon-Mint Sparklers
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.
Fruity Floats
Recipe: Fruity Floats
Pour a favorite fruit-flavored soda over vanilla ice cream for a post-barbecue treat.
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
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.
Homemade Orange Soda
Recipe: Homemade Orange Soda
The only ingredients you’ll need for this fizzy homemade drink are orange juice and lemon-lime soda.
Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea
Recipe: Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea
Guests will be asking for refills of this fruity, refreshing twist on traditional sweet tea.
Buffalo Rock Float
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.
Classic Sweet Tea
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.
