10 Festive Fourth of July Drinks Your Barbeque Needs

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. 

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. 

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. 

"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.

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. 

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. 

"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."

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. 

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. 

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.