40 Easy 4th of July Cocktails That’ll Steal the (Fireworks) Show
Whether you’re throwing a party or just keeping things low-key with your family, these patriotic cocktails will definitely impress (especially the red, white and blue ones). Best of all, most of them call for just a few ingredients, so they’re easy to whip up while keeping your eye on the barbecue. So, without further ado, here are 40 easy 4th of July cocktail recipes to celebrate the holiday.
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1. Sparkling Red, White and Blue Sangria
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, ready in <15 minutes
2. Red, White and Blue(berry) Margaritas
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser
3. Firecracker Berry Margarita Floats
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, less than 500 calories
4. Raspberry-Lime Champagne Punch
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
5. Frozen Sangria
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <15 minutes, special occasion–worthy
6. Grilled Strawberry Lemonade
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
7. Blackberry Grapefruit Margaritas
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <15 minutes, beginner-friendly
8. Blackberry Pineapple Smash
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, ready in <15 minutes
9. Spiked Pink Lemonade
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <15 minutes, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients, low sugar
10. Blueberry, Gin and Sage Punch
- Time Commitment: 2 hours, 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
11. Blackberry and Meyer Lemon Gin and Tonic
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
12. Peach Prosecco Punch
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients, ready in <15 minutes
13. Red, White and Blue Vanilla Bean Spritzers
- Time Commitment: 6 hours
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, kid-friendly
14. Red, White and Blueberry Jello Shots
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser, less than 500 calories
15. Blueberry Mojitos for a Crowd
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, ready in <15 minutes
16. Blueberry Lemonade
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <30 minutes, kid-friendly
17. Pomegranate Blueberry Floats
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, ready in <15 minutes, kid-friendly
18. Blue Lagoon Cocktail
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, ready in <15 minutes, <10 ingredients
19. Smashed Berry Rosé Spritz
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, ready in <10 minutes, special occasion–worthy
20. Hibiscus Cherry Vodka Spritz
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <30 minutes, special occasion–worthy, less than 500 calories
21. Easy Berry Sangria
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients, less than 500 calories
22. Bourbon Cherry Old Fashioned
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: less than 500 calories, ready in <15 minutes, special occasion–worthy
23. Blackberry Champagne Mule
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, ready in <15 minutes
24. Blackberry Bramble
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <15 minutes, <10 ingredients
25. Cherry Floats
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: kid-friendly, <10 ingredients
26. Beer Margarita
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <15 minutes, <10 ingredients, less than 500 calories
27. Peach Moonshine
- Time Commitment: 4 hours, 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
28. Salted Watermelon Paloma
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients, ready in <15 minutes
29. Portable Summer Sippers
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
30. Strawberry Champagne Mojito
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, make ahead
31. Tropical Wine Slushies
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, ready in <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
32. Boozy Lemonade Granita
- Time Commitment: 6 hours
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
33. Cherry Pie Iced Tea
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, kid-friendly
34. Summertime Rosé Tequila Sangria
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, ready in <30 minutes, less than 500 calories
35. Raspberry Prosecco Ice Pops
- Time Commitment: 3 hours
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients
36. Blackberry and Meyer Lemon Gin and Tonics
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <15 minutes, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
37. Watermelon Grapefruit Palomas
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients
38. Frozen Blueberry Margaritas
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: ready in <15 minutes, special occasion–worthy
39. Dirty Shirley Temple
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
40. 4th of July Jigglers
- Time Commitment: 8 hours
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients, make ahead