4th of July is one of America’s favorite holidays for many reasons: Great weather, great food and great company are generally the driving forces in the success of any Fourth of July festivity but there’s one element we’re forgetting – the drinks! The drinks you serve at your party are almost as important as your 4th of July food, so we’ve compiled a list of 10 red, white and blue concoctions to help you celebrate.

From cocktails to shots, we have everything you need to add fun and flare to your 4th of July soiree.

1. Watermelon Mojito

Get your party on with this refreshing beverage that adds the perfect twist to a mojito.

http://celebratingsweets.com/watermelon-mojitos/ Photos and Recipe By: Celebrating Sweets

2. Blue Margaritas

Have you ever sipped on a blue sangria? They’re perfect for the Fourth of July!

http://www.bakingbeauty.net/blue-margaritas/ Photos and Recipe By: Baking Beauty

3. Peach Rosé Sangria

This sangria is like dessert in a glass. Add those juicy, ripe peaches for the perfect sweetness.

http://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/peach-rose-sangria/ Photos and Recipe By: Julie’s Eats and Treats

4. Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

You can’t forget about Hawaii on the Fourth of July! Take your tastebuds on a trip to America’s farthest state for a mini holiday.

http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/blue-hawaiian Photos and Recipe By: Dish

5. Strawberry Mint Hibiscus Iced Tea

Looking for that perfect red bevy for the Fourth of July? This is it!

http://thekitchenmccabe.com/2016/06/15/strawberry-mint-hibiscus-iced-tea/ Photos and Recipe By: The Kitchen McCabe

6. Tiffany Blue Sparkler

Keep it classy and oh so fabulous with a Tiffany Blue cocktail.

https://www.restlesschipotle.com/easy-cocktail-recipe-tiffany-blue-sparkler/ Photos and Recipe By: Restless Chipotle

7. Blueberry Coconut Sparkler

Be sure to incorporate those fresh berries into a cocktail or two. They look like they were made for the Fourth of July!

http://spicedblog.com/drink-recipe-blueberry-coconut-sparkler.html Photos and Recipe By: Spiced Blog

8. Red White and Blue Vodka Slush

Ready to get a little creative at your Fourth of July party? These slushies are a perfect option!

https://homemadehooplah.com/red-white-and-blue-vodka-lemonade-slush/ Photos and Recipe By: Homemade Hooplah

9. Sparkling Red White and Blue Sangria

How adorable are these cookie cutter apple stars? We must make this for the Fourth of July!

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/sparkling-red-white-and-blue-sangria/ Photos and Recipe By: Gimme Some Oven

10. Sugared Cranberry Ginger Mimosas

Stay on trend with these chic sugared berries on the cutest toothpick, and don’t forget to serve in a top notch cocktail glass.

http://www.thecookierookie.com/sugared-cranberry-ginger-mimosas/ Photos and Recipe By: The Cookie Rookie

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay loves cooking fun and creative meals for friends and family. At home, you can find her trying out a new recipe found on Pinterest while trying to balance her husband's sweet tooth with her healthy eating habits. If she's not in the kitchen, you'll find Lindsay photographing people she loves and going out with friends to try the newest restaurant in her small town.

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