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When it comes to holiday BBQs, cool and refreshing beverages are a must. Try any of the recipes from this collection of 4th of July drinks!

A collage of 4th of July drinks.

Cool and Refreshing Beverages

We celebrate the Fourth of July with a backyard barbecue, fireworks, family, and of course, food! What better way to wash down our 4th of July recipes than with some cool and refreshing drinks?

Wash down your grilled Hamburgers and hot dogs with a classic root beer float filled with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, or our Homemade Lemonade!

Our 4th of July Punch is a patriotic must. With magic layers of blue, red, and white, it’s a kid-friendly punch with a fabulous twist!


Our Top 4th Of July Drinks

1 4th of July Punch Recipe

4th of July Punch Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
This layered Patriotic drink is pure magic! It's not difficult to make, all it takes is Hawaiian Punch, blue Gatorade, and sprite zero.
4.43 from 7 votes
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2 Ocean Water Recipe

Ocean Water Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Fizzy coconut Ocean Water is easy and refreshing! This copycat Sonic drink is perfect for parties or a hot, summer day.
4.94 from 46 votes
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3 Pink Punch Recipe

Pink Punch Recipe
Total Time: 3 minutes
This incredibly easy, 3-ingredient vibrant pink punch is a fruity and delicious all-time favorite that you can whip up in minutes!
4.99 from 315 votes
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4 Watermelon Juice Recipe

Watermelon Juice Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Delicious and refreshing watermelon juice is a favorite drink in the summertime! It takes minutes to make and is perfect for fruit lovers.
4.95 from 35 votes
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5 Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe

Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Delicious recipe for Sonic’s Cherry Limeade – tastes just like it! Ingredients include 7-Up, cherries, a lime, and maraschino syrup!
5 from 77 votes
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6 Homemade Lemonade Recipe

Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Refreshing homemade lemonade is made with a simple syrup for the perfect sweet-to-tart ratio. It is perfect for warm summer days, or any day!
5 from 28 votes
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7 Shirley Temple Recipe

Shirley temple drink image with straws, ice and cherries in the cups.
Shirley Temple Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
The Shirley Temple drink is a fun, fizzy, and kid-friendly classic made with Sprite, grenadine, and cherries for a party punch everyone loves!
5 from 12 votes
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8 Homemade Root Beer

Homemade Root Beer
Total Time: 20 minutes
This do-it-yourself homemade root beer has the perfect touch of fizz and amazing flavor. It's party perfect!
5 from 3 votes
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9 Best Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Best Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This best strawberry lemonade is a perfectly balanced blend of sweet strawberries and tart lemons guaranteed to brighten your day!
5 from 5 votes
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10 Butterbeer Recipe

Butterbeer Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This butterbeer recipe is a rich, delicious chilled drink with butterscotch flavoring. It's alcohol-free and perfect for sharing!
5 from 86 votes
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11 Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Frozen strawberry lemonade takes minutes to make. With a pop of pineapple, it's a refreshingly tasty summertime drink!
4.63 from 8 votes
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12 Mint Julep Recipe

Mint Julep Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ready in minutes, this copycat non-alcoholic mint julep captures the magic of Disneyland in one refreshing drink!
5 from 19 votes
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2 Comments

  1. Olivia says:

    All the drinks on here are amazing and very refreshing. Perfect for summertime!

  2. Sue says:

    My kids absolutely love the cherries on a toothpick that goes along with the Shirley Temple. It makes it feel so fancy.