Celebrate the 4th of July With 21 Delicious Cocktail RecipesHome > Life Goals > FoodSource: Courtesy Break out the Sparklers — These Fourth of July Cocktail Recipes Are a Must-Try By Gabrielle BernardiniJun. 30 2022, Updated 5:23 p.m. ET Get ready to break out all things red, white, and blue to celebrate this Fourth of July. Whether you're hosting (or attending) a backyard BBQ, heading to the beach for some sunshine, or driving to a local park to watch some beautiful fireworks, it's time to ramp up your cocktail game. Distractify has rounded up a list of 21 cocktails you can make this Independence Day.Article continues below advertisement 1 Sparkler SpritzSource: Courtesy This festive drink is super easy to make and will surely impress your guests. To make, combine 1.5 oz. Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka and 1/2 oz. Bacardi Pineapple. Then, just top with soda water and add fresh raspberries and blueberries. Yum! 2 D USSÉ Berry SangriaSource: Courtesy Who doesn't love a good sangria? If you're looking for a cocktail that will serve more than one person, this sangria recipe is perfect for you. To make, combine 12 oz. D'USSÉ VSOP Cognac, 750 ml Sauvignon Blanc, 12 oz. pomegranate juice, 10 oz. simple syrup, 12 oz. blackberry purée, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup blackberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1/2 cup sliced strawberries into a pitcher. Then, add ice and stir until the ingredients are well mixed. Finally, pour the sangria into ice-filled glasses and top with club soda.Article continues below advertisement 3 Coconut Cooler MocktailSource: Courtesy If you (or some of your underage guests) are looking for a non-alcoholic summertime beverage that will make you feel like you are lying on a beach in Maui, the Coconut Cooler mocktail is a great choice. To make, shake 2 oz. coconut milk, 2 oz. lime juice, and pour over ice cubes in a glass. Then, simply top with coconut LaCroix sparkling water and stir. Garnish with fresh mint. Delicious!Article continues below advertisement 4 Raspberry and Lemon Rosé SparklerSource: Country Living/Brian Woodcock This refreshing summer cocktail from Country Living is also easy to make! All you need to do is muddle 1 and 1/2 pint of raspberries with 2 tbsp. of sugar and 2 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice in a pitcher. Then, top this mixture with one bottle of sparkling rosé, any brand! Serve over ice with some freshly sliced lemons and raspberries for garnish and you have a pretty (and delicious!) summer drink. Article continues below advertisement 5 Heavenly HibiscusSource: Courtesy Created by Estuary at ONE 15 Brooklyn Marina To make, combine 2 oz. vodka, 1/2 oz. orange liqueur (triple sec), 3/4 oz. hibiscus syrup, and 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice into a cocktail shaker and shake. Then, strain into a coupe glass and garnish with lime and hibiscus flower.Article continues below advertisement 6 Cacao Fruit Strawberry BrambleSource: Courtesy Love strawberries? Check out the Cacao Fruit Strawberry Bramble cocktail which is made by simply muddling 2 medium strawberries in a shaker. Then, add 3/4 oz 100% Cacao Fruit, 3/4 fresh lemon juice, 1 oz. simple syrup, 1.5 oz Tito's vodka, and 1 cup ice. Next, shake and strain into a cocktail coupe glass. Enjoy!Article continues below advertisement 7 Milagro Margarita AsadaSource: Courtesy Created by Jaime Salas, Milagro Brand Ambassador This smokey cocktail will certainly have your tastebuds bursting with flavor! To make, muddle two chunks of grilled pineapple and chipotle powder in a Boston shaker. Then add 2 oz. Milagro Silver, 1 oz. fresh lime juice, 1 bar spoon agave nectar, and ice. Shake and double strain over fresh ice into a glass that is rimmed with kosher salt and chipotle powder.Article continues below advertisement 8 Cosmo ICEtailSource: Courtesy Created by Trevor Schneider, National Reyka Brand Ambassador Looking to beat the summer heat? Enjoy a nice cold alcoholic icetail! To make, combine 1 oz. Reyka vodka, 2 oz. cranberry juice, 1 oz. fresh lime juice, 1.75 oz. simple syrup, and 1.75 oz. water into a freezer-friendly vessel and freeze. Enjoy!Article continues below advertisement 9 Campfire Cookout Cooler Source: Courtesy To create this cocktail, combine 1.5 oz. Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, 1.25 oz. fresh-pressed watermelon juice, 1/2 oz. fresh ginger syrup, 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice, 3 dashes rhubarb bitters, 2 dashes angostura bitters, and ice into a glass. Top the drink with soda water and garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and blue cornflowers.Article continues below advertisement 10 SVEDKA Rad White and Blue PunchSource: Courtesy If you're looking for a Fourth of July cocktail that is meant for a party, this Svedka drink is for you. Simply combine 1 3/4 parts Svedka Spirit Edition 80P, 1/2 part triple sec, 3/4 part lemonade, 1 part cranberry juice, 1 part fresh lime juice, and add 5 to 6 cups of ice into a punch bowl. Stir the mixture and garnish with blueberries and sliced strawberries. This cocktail yields 25–30 servings.Article continues below advertisement 11 1800 Tequila The Ultimate Margarita Black Cherry Source: Courtesy Want to impress your friends but don't feel like crafting your own cocktail at your party? Simply pour 1800 Tequila The Ultimate Margarita Black Cherry into a glass and enjoy. It's the perfect ready-to-drink option!Article continues below advertisement 12 A Classic Shirley TempleSource: YouTube For those interested in mocktails that are equally on-theme and delicious, the classic Shirley Temple should be on your list. This traditional recipe uses 1 oz of grenadine over ice, followed by 4 oz of your favorite ginger ale OR lemon-lime soda (Sprite, 7Up). Then, add a maraschino cherry or two for garnish, and you have your mocktail!Article continues below advertisement 13 USUAL Yuzu SpritzSource: Courtesy Let's face it, not everyone wants to sip on a crafted cocktail. If you're more of a wine drinker, Usual Wines recently released Usual Yuzu Spritz which is made with Brut and a splash of Yuzu "sourced directly from a family-owned producer in Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan." Aside from its taste, this spritz is low-calorie and is made with clean ingredients. You're welcome!Article continues below advertisement 14 Summer Watermelon SparkleSource: Courtesy This drink will certainly add a bit of sparkle to your tastebuds. To make, simply add 1 oz CIROC Summer Watermelon and 1/2 oz cranberry juice into a flute glass. Top it with 1 oz champagne and garnish with a watermelon skin twist.Article continues below advertisement 15 Baileys Blackberry Cream Fizz Source: Courtesy Who doesn't love a good dessert drink? To make this fizzy cocktail, add 3 oz Baileys Deliciously Light and 1 oz blackberry puree to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass and top with 1/2 oz seltzer. Simply garnish with blackberries and serve. Yum!Article continues below advertisement 16 Glenmorangie x BBQSource: Courtesy Perfect for any BBQ or summer party, this drink will certainly quench your thirst. To make, add 2 oz X by Glenmorangie and 2 oz ginger beer to a highball glass with crushed ice. Then, stir and squeeze 3 lime wedges over the drink. Enjoy!Article continues below advertisement 17 Lemon & Basil 75Source: Courtesy This drink is so refreshing, we're sure your guests will be asking for more. To make, add 1 oz Belvedere Lemon & Basil, 1/2 oz honey water, 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz pressed apple juice, and cubed ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with 1.5 oz champagne. Garnish with a lemon wheel and basil leaf. Article continues below advertisement 18 La ValomaSource: Courtesy Yum! Combine 2 oz Volcan Blanco, 3/4 oz fresh lime, 1.5 oz grapefruit juice, a pinch of salt, and 3/4 oz agave syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a highball glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.Article continues below advertisement 19 Glenmorangie X BlackcurrantSource: Courtesy Elevate your tastebuds with this cocktail! Fill a highball glass with crushed ice, add 2 oz of X by Glenmorangie, 1 oz lemon juice, and 1/3 oz agave syrup. Stir. Then top with a 1/2 oz blackcurrant cordial. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a blackberry.Article continues below advertisement 20 Sunset Rosé CocktailSource: Courtesy For rosé lovers! Place three blackberries into a shaker and muddle. Then, add 1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 1/4 oz honey into a shaker. Shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with 3 oz Whispering Angel Rosé and garnish with a mint sprig.Article continues below advertisement 21 Ciao Malfy SpritzSource: Malfy Gin Whisk drink yourself away to Italy's Amalfi Coast with this gin-based cocktail inspired by the Italian beachfront region. To make, add 1 oz Malfy Gin Con Limone, 1.5 oz San Pellegrino Aranciata, and 1.5 oz Prosecco in a glass over cubed ice and gently stir to combine. Garnish with blueberries, a lemon wheel, and a sprig of basil. AdvertisementMore from Distractify Looking for Some Fun Spring Cocktail Recipes to DIY? We've Got You Covered Soak up the Summer Sun With These Refreshing Memorial Day Cocktails It's Time for a Fiesta! Check out These Easy Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Recipes Latest Food News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. 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