Holidays & Occasions 4th of July 12 Non-Alcoholic Fourth of July Drinks By Grace Haynes Grace Haynes Grace is a former Associate Homes Editor for Southern Living. She covered a variety of topics for print and digital, from design and flower arranging to cottage gardens and pets. Before moving to the Homes team, she joined Southern Living as a copy editor. Off the clock, find her strolling through neighborhoods around the South to admire the houses and snapping photos of colorful front doors. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 22, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jennifer Davick 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. 01 of 11 Lemonade Iced Tea Jennifer Davick Recipe: Lemonade Iced Tea What better way to cool off than with this fresh take on an Arnold Palmer? 02 of 11 Berry Splash Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Berry Splash Make this cherry-flavored drink even sweeter with a few Berry Ice Cubes. 03 of 11 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. 04 of 11 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. 05 of 11 Sparkling Cherry Limeade Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Annette Joseph; Food Styling: Cynthia Groseclose Recipe: Sparkling Cherry Limeade Salt the rim of this margarita-inspired mocktail, and top it with a few maraschino cherries. 06 of 11 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. 07 of 11 Fruity Floats Jennifer Davick Recipe: Fruity Floats Pour a favorite fruit-flavored soda over vanilla ice cream for a post-barbecue treat. 08 of 11 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. 09 of 11 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. 10 of 11 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. 11 of 11 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit