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  4. 25 Red, White, and Boozy Drink Recipes for the Fourth of July

25 Red, White, and Boozy Drink Recipes for the Fourth of July

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
By Kaitlyn Yarborough
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Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
It's safe to say that Southerners can all agree on one thing during a hot, sweltering summer down here: Nothing cools you off like an ice-cold beverage. While sweet tea, homemade lemonade, and a cooler of Cokes (a term that covers all types of fizzy sodas) are a given, why not give your Fourth of July cookout something to talk about? Instead of the typical adults-only cooler of brews, try one of these fun and refreshing 4th of July drinks and cocktails. No matter if celebrating Independence Day lakeside, on the beach, or in your backyard, any of these sippers are sure to be the star of your patriotic celebration. It's time to raise your flag high, let the fireworks fly, and fix up a festive drink. Whether your party needs something "red, white, and boozy," a zero-proof "mocktail," or a fun refreshment for the kids, you're covered with these 25 Fourth of July drink recipes.
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4th of July Punch

4th of July Punch
Credit: Jennifer Causey

Recipe: 4th of July Punch

Instead of serving the same selection of beer from last year’s barbecue, why not whip up a batch of this patriotic punch?

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Spiked Watermelon Lemonade

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Recipe: Spiked Watermelon Lemonade

A glass of tangy, sweet lemonade is an old-fashioned Southern standby, and this recipe gets a summertime update with a splash of vodka (optional) and watermelon juice.

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White Wine Sangria

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Recipe: White Wine Sangria

Something about a cool glass of sangria is just made for sunshine sipping.

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Peach Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Peach Sweet Tea

Here's the perfect way to dress up your sweet tea for the summer—when peaches are at their best.

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Watermelon Margaritas

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Recipe: Watermelon Margaritas

We've yet to make a more popular summer cocktail recipe than this refreshing watermelon margarita.

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Grapefruit Gin Slush

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Recipe: Grapefruit Gin Slush

This gin slush is all about the pairing of grapefruit and lime. It’s a variation on a frosty paloma that swaps tequila for gin and adds a few handfuls of ice for maximum chill.

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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

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Recipe: Sparkling Cherry Limeade

We remade a classic sipper with a margarita-inspired twist. The recipe tastes just as good without alcohol, but we recommend tequila and orange liqueur if you’re prepping for an adults-only crowd.

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Fruity Floats

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Recipe: Fruity Floats

During the dog days of summer, only a fruitier take on a Coke float will do. Pour your favorite fruit-flavored soda—grape, orange, or cherry—over vanilla ice cream for a frosty treat.

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Salty Dog Cocktail

Salty Dog Cocktail
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Recipe: Salty Dog Cocktail

This cocktail is a gin-infused take on the traditional Greyhound cocktail. The result? A cooler that’s nice and fruity, but not too sweet.

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Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea

This fruity, refreshing twist on traditional sweet tea will keep the party folks coming back for more.

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Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos

Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos

Watermelon, mint, lime, and ginger come together to make one Fourth of July-worthy drink.

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Summer Cobbler Cocktail

Summer Cobbler Cocktail
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Recipe: Summer Cobbler Cocktail

Make use of those fresh blackberries and locally made blackberry preserves at your farmers’ market for this pretty pink drink.

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Cherry-Basil Fizz

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Recipe: Cherry-Basil Fizz

A bright, tangy cherry-basil syrup is the showstopper in this fizzy recipe made with kombucha. Skip the vodka for a "mocktail" version.

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Berry Splash

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Recipe: Berry Splash

This family-friendly recipe will cool off your crowd all summer long.

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Pitcher Mojitos

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Recipe: Pitcher Mojitos

Refreshing and cool, these big-batch mojitos are the perfect hosting recipe for a summer party.

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Homemade Cherry Limeade

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Recipe: Homemade Cherry Limeade

This quintessential summer drink deserves a spot at the Fourth of July cookout. Serve in Mason jars for a festive touch.

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Cantaloupe-Mint Agua Fresca

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Recipe: Cantaloupe-Mint Agua Fresca

Fresh cantaloupe and mint-steeped simple syrup make up a flavor combo you didn't know you needed...until now. You're welcome.

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Sparkling Citrus Punch with Lemonade Ice Cubes

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Recipe: Sparkling Citrus Punch with Lemonade Ice Cubes

This punchtastes like sunshine in a glass. From now on, we'd like all of our ice cubes to be made from lemonade, please and thank you.

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Raspberry Beer Cocktail

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Recipe: Raspberry Beer Cocktail

We never knew what a handful of raspberries could do to a Summer Shandy. Now we do.

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Shoo-Fly Punch

Shoo-Fly Punch
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Recipe: Shoo-Fly Punch

Southerners spend much of the summer saying "shoo, fly!" (Same goes for you, mosquitos and gnats...) Why not keep the ball rolling? Ginger beer is the secret to this zingy cocktail.

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Black and Blue Sparkler

Black and Blue Sparkler
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Black and Blue Sparkler

This drink gets its name from the berries that fill up your glass: fresh blueberries and blackberries. A few more ingredients and you're set.

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Classic Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Classic Sweet Tea

You can't beat the ultimate classic. If you can only have one drink, this one's a safe bet.

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Lemon Mint Sparklers

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Recipe: Lemon-Mint Sparklers

Set up a self-serve beverage station with fresh lemon and mint leaves to make this simple recipe party-ready.

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Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz

Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz
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Recipe: Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz

Everyone loves an Aperol spritz in the summertime, and this big-batch recipe gets extra personality from blood oranges and fresh mint.

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Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

This is as close to red, white, and blue as sweet tea can get. Stewing the blueberries and lemon is the secret touch.

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    1 of 25 4th of July Punch
    2 of 25 Spiked Watermelon Lemonade
    3 of 25 White Wine Sangria
    4 of 25 Peach Sweet Tea
    5 of 25 Watermelon Margaritas
    6 of 25 Grapefruit Gin Slush
    7 of 25 Sparkling Cherry Limeade
    8 of 25 Fruity Floats
    9 of 25 Salty Dog Cocktail
    10 of 25 Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea
    11 of 25 Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos
    12 of 25 Summer Cobbler Cocktail
    13 of 25 Cherry-Basil Fizz
    14 of 25 Berry Splash
    15 of 25 Pitcher Mojitos
    16 of 25 Homemade Cherry Limeade
    17 of 25 Cantaloupe-Mint Agua Fresca
    18 of 25 Sparkling Citrus Punch with Lemonade Ice Cubes
    19 of 25 Raspberry Beer Cocktail
    20 of 25 Shoo-Fly Punch
    21 of 25 Black and Blue Sparkler
    22 of 25 Classic Sweet Tea
    23 of 25 Lemon Mint Sparklers
    24 of 25 Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz
    25 of 25 Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

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