4th of July Party Drinks & Cocktail Ideas

It's bound to get hot at a 4th of July party, so chill out with these icy concoctions that celebrate the red, white and blue! There’s something for everyone, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Our fave: This patriotic twist on Strawberry Mimosas. Pureé the berries with a little sugar or simple syrup and pour into glasses with chilled champagne. Stir gently and add skewered green apple slices cut into stars using a cookie cutter.

We adore this Blueberry Absinthe Cocktail's stars-and-stripes look and sophisticated flavor. Fill a cocktail glass with ice cubes (we froze blueberries inside ours). Use a cocktail shaker to mix a handful of ice, 2 shots Stoli Blueberry vodka, 1 oz pomegranate juice, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and a splash of simple syrup. Pour into a small tumbler. Top with 1/4 oz Lucid Absinthe, then club soda, pouring both slowly over the back of a spoon. The absinthe will slowly turn from clear to milky white.

This layered American Flag concoction is destined to be a real crowd pleaser – and keep you free to enjoy the party. Layer pomegranate or cranberry juice or Italian soda with blue Gatorade and club soda and plenty of ice in a large beverage dispenser. Keep the layers from mixing by making sure the liquid with the highest sugar content is at the bottom. Complete your drink station with an ice bucket, red, white and blue tumblers, and beverage napkins.

A little summer fruit in your party cups is a quick, easy way to turn even the most basic beverage into a festive party drink. Whether it's sangria or a Shirley Temple, make it U.S.A. all the way by adding sliced star fruit, sliced strawberries and a handful of blueberries. Red, white and blue all the way!

The best party drinks are as much about the presentation as the ingredients! Pour some red, white and blue stripes by starting with pomegranate juice, cranberry juice or red Italian soda, then adding blue Gatorade and club soda or lemon-lime soda. Finish with fun curly straws for a family-friendly cooler that'll make 'em ooh and ahh way before the fireworks start!

Guaranteed to make your 4th of July party a chill zone! For each drink, blend 5 frozen strawberries, 1-1/2 oz lime juice, 1-1/2 oz rum, 1 tsp sugar and 1 cup ice. Don't forget the fruit garnish, drink umbrella and sugar rim! Yum!