15 Festive & Refreshing 4th of July Drinks

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Part panna cotta, part cocktail, you’ll have dessert and an after-dinner drink covered with these beautiful layered shooters from Sprinkle Bakes . The edible starry glitter is a the perfect patriotic touch. Sprinkle Bakes

This color-blocked slushy cocktail from Paper & Stitch uses summery peaches, strawberry, and moscato (but you can use whatever alcohol you like). Bonus points if you have a navy gingham tray for serving. Paper & Stitch

Smashed lemon and blueberries are responsible for the beautiful blush color of this bourbon cocktail from Julie Blanner , but you could make it using strawberries if you want a more vibrant red. Julie Blanner

These gorgeous marbled popsicles from The Little Epicurean get a boozy touch from coconut vodka. You could serve alongside blueberries (or blend them in) for even more of a 4th of July colorscape. The Little Epicurean

It doesn’t get much more patriotic than this layered pudding shot from Jelly Shot Test Kitchen . Learn how to make a version of the stars and stripes cookie here . Jelly Shot Test Kitchen

Not feeling red, white, and blue? No problem. Try a slushy rum cocktail, like this one from Paper & Stitch , that packs plenty of summer vibes. Paper & Stitch

You can’t go wrong with watermelon juice, lemon, rosemary, and of course, rosé. This beautiful cocktail from Half-Baked Harvest is topped with a popsicle and the red stars on the stick are a cute and memorable detail. Half-Baked Harvest

If your festivities are starting in the afternoon, you might as well get a little caffeine with your cocktail. This mint mojito from Hello Glow gets its vibrant green color from buzzy matcha. Hello Glow

Serving a crowd? Make your life easier by whipping up a big batch of this grapefruit punch from A Pretty Life In The Suburbs . To make it even more festive, throw some fresh blueberries in. A Pretty Life In The Suburbs

How cute is this 4th of July sangria from Gimme Some Oven ? Sparkling wine, liquer, and of course strawberries, blueberries, and apples cut using a star-shaped cookie cutter make this drink a work of art. Gimme Some Oven

If you’re brave enough to take jello shots, try these pink lemonade jello shots from A Beautiful Mess , cleverly made in a lemon rind. A little sweet, a little tart, they’re sure to get the patriotic party started. A Beautiful Mess

Sure a normal popsicle is refreshing but a frosé pop is even more fun. The watermelon juice gets an added burst of flavor thanks to the blueberries, and you could use a bright white popsicle stick to make these extra festive. Cookie Named Desire

The fireworks won’t be the only thing bringing the heat. This hibiscus margarita from A Classic Twist add a spicy kick to any celebration thanks to the jalapeño. A Classic Twist

Firecracker ice pops are basically synonymous with 4th of July and they’re the perfect topper for this patriotic piña colada from Off The Eaten Path . The ombre color looks a bit like an exploded firework, too. Off The Eaten Path

Sparking hibiscus sangria from A Beautiful Mess is an easy and delicious way to make drinks for a big crew so you’re not spending your day shaking cocktails. You could cut the mango using a star cookie cutter to bring even more 4th of July vibes. A Beautiful Mess

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