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56 Fourth of July Cocktail and Drink Recipes

Celebrate the 4th of July and your day off with these refreshing drinks.
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Peden + Munk

Planning what to drink on the 4th of July is just as essential as planning the menu. You gotta keep cool during this iconic summer holiday, after all. And buzzed. So celebrate and sip to our independence in style with these refreshing 4th of July cocktails, from Aperol Spritz slushies to pitchers of punch, and much more.

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  • Two pink watermelon margaritas in rocks glasses on a marble surface.
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Molly Baz, Prop Styling by Emily Eisen
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    Salted Watermelon Margarita

    It’s refreshing, naturally sweet without added sugar, and just look at that PINK!

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    Photo by Peden + Munk, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky
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    Spiked Ginger-Mint Lemonade

    Refreshing! And potentially debilitating, so be careful.

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  • Fros recipe
    Alex Lau
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    Frosé (Frozen Rosé)

    Choose a full-flavored, full-bodied, dark-colored rosé for freezing. Then wear a blue and white shirt and you'll have your 4th of July colors covered.

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    Christopher Testani
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    Day Tripper Cocktail

    Another pretty vodka-based cocktail you can drink all holiday long.

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    Peden + Munk
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    Blackberry Collins

    Not a fan of blackberries? This cocktail recipe will be just as good with blueberries—or any other berry you like.

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  • Ros All Day Sangria
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova
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    Rosé All Day Sangria

    We like to think of this refreshing sangria as spa water but with a little buzz!

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    Peden & Munk
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    Rosé Spritzer

    These breezy cocktails are the kind of thing you can drink all afternoon.

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  • The Siesta a pink cocktail in a coupe garnished with a grapefruit twist.
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    The Siesta

    Grapefruit. Lime. Campari. Tequila. There’s no use easing into spring. It’s here now.

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    Alex Lau
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    Dark and Stormy Slushy

    The Dark ’n’ Stormy is a trademarked drink invented in Bermuda about a hundred years ago, but this slushy version is pretty impressive too.

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  • Pitcher of lemonade poured into two glasses on a blue background and concrete surface.
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    BA's Best Lemonade

    Nothing says summer quite like lemonade. This can be a base recipe for many types of drinks. Add ginger, fruit, sparkling water, or even gin or vodka for a yummy, refreshing cocktail.

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    Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
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    Campari Spritz

    Sparkling rosé and lemon soda complement the citrusy flavor of Campari and make for a beautifully vibrant cocktail.

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    Danny Kim
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    American Light

    Hey, it's got "American" in the name. Try this one out on your Campari and soda lovers.

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    Christopher Testani
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    Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade

    All the brew requires is some fresh ginger, lemon juice, and agave syrup. This will become your new favorite (nonalcoholic) summertime drink!

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    Americano

    Rumor has it, this drink is named in honor of the American expats who became obsessed with it in Italy. Make one of these and give a cheers to Americans with good taste.

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    Aperol Spritz

    This classic combo should be credited with starting the whole spritz phenomenon in the United States.

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    Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
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    Shoeless Joe

    Cherry cola with a kick, named after the iconic outfielder. Is it wrong to have this for breakfast? Oh, well.

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    Alex Lau
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    Iced Horchata Latte

    If you feel like experimenting, try using cashews or pecans in place of the almonds. These will keep you cool (and keep you buzzed) all summer long.

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  • Aperol Slushy recipe
    Alex Lau
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    Aperol Slushy

    Don’t be fooled by the pretty pink hue; Aperol’s bitterness and tequila’s bite keep this slushy from being too sweet.

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    Michael Depasquale
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    Cold-Brew Iced Tea

    Make this first thing in the morning, so the tea bags have long enough to sit in the water for this cold-brewing technique (it needs four hours).

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    Alex Lau
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    New-New Bloody Mary

    Our favorite Bloody Mary is an instant classic. Great-quality tomato juice, bright lemon juice, savory Worcestershire, and a tangy hot sauce deliver on all fronts.

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    Alex Lau
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    Summer Babe

    To be super-patriotic, use a botanical American dry gin in this citrusy cocktail, but feel free to make it with your favorite.

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    Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
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    Pimm’s Spritz

    Cel-Ray (celery soda) and Pimm’s make an unsuspecting great pair in this easy spritz.

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    Rosy Gin-Kombucha Cocktail

    New to kombucha? This cocktail is perfect for a test drive, because you’ll get a taste of “original” (unflavored) kombucha.

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    Cynar Spritz

    Sweet, citrusy grapefruit pairs well with herbaceous Cynar, and adding dry Prosecco provides balance.

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  • Creamy A Capella Cocktail recipe
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    A Capella Cocktail

    Rich, creamy coconut milk balances the tart flavors of vinegar and hibiscus in this low-proof cocktail.

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    Kombucha-Vodka Highball

    You can use any ginger-flavored kombucha, but taste for sweetness since every brand is different.

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    Feeling Peachy

    A special type of gin brings out the flavors of the peach and make this cocktail extremely crushable.

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    Peden & Munk
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    Rhubarb-Fennel Gin Cocktail

    If it grows together, it goes together: Sweet and sour from the rhubarb and herbaceous from the fennel, this drink is pure harmony.

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    Ginger Spritz

    Ginger beer and bubbly cava were meant to be together.

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  • Mezcal Sour in a coupe glass
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    Mezcal Sour

    This cocktail gets its fluffy froth from egg whites and its soft smoky-tangy-sweet flavor from a mix of mezcal and amaro.

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