10 Festive Fourth of July Drinks Your Barbeque Needs
Cool down this Fourth of July with some drinks to celebrate America's birthday. Whether you go with a fruity cocktail, classic sweet tea, or a summery lemonade, these beverages are sure to keep your thirst quenched all the way through to the fireworks show. Just add a little cocktail umbrella, or maybe a wedge of lemon, and you'll be ready to toast to the Fourth of July with these drinks.
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Vintage Lemonade
This classic recipe keeps this simple, but without sacrificing any flavor. Lemons, sugar, and water are all you need for this sweet and sour lemonade.
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The Real Mojito
For a refreshing boozy drink that goes down easy, this mojito is a good choice. The recipe makes one individual drink, but you can multiply the servings to make a full pitcher.
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The Arnold Palmer
Two summer classics — lemonade and iced tea — are combined in this flavorful drink. Use sweet tea, unsweet tea, or both to achieve the level of sweetness you desire in the finished beverage.
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Bikini Martini
"This recipe was a hit at our barbeque. The guys all said they didn't want a girly drink but I couldn't pour these fast enough," says SAMANTHA79.
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Best Strawberry Daiquiri
By using frozen strawberries, you can achieve that slushie-like texture that everyone loves in a daiquiri, but with less ice to dilute the flavor.
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Lime Cola
There's no need to buy pre-flavored sodas. Here, cola is bumped up with the addition of limeade concentrate and a fresh lime wedge for a tangy and sweet drink.
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Sunset Rum Punch
"When it's late and you're hanging around the fire pit with friends watching the sunset, this is the rum punch crowd-pleaser to pass around," says recipe creator Matt Wencl. "Full of bright citrus, floral notes and plenty of good rum, you'll all have a delicious time before the day is done."
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Fresh watermelon is the base for this thirst-quenching drink. Be sure to taste your fruit before adding the full amount of sugar, you might want to adjust it based on how sweet the watermelon is.
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White Peach Sangria
Using white wine for a lighter taste, this sangria is perfect for any summer get-together. It's full of peachy flavor thanks to the fresh fruit and a splash of peach flavored vodka.
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Mai Tai Cocktail
A trifecta of rum, light, gold, and dark, is mixed into this tropical cocktail. Orgeat syrup — made with almonds, sugar, and rosewater — is worth seeking out for its distinct taste in this recipe.