4th of July Mocktail Recipes

A roundup of simple, non-alcoholic drink recipes for a festive & hangover-free holiday

Looking for fun and festive 4th of July mocktail recipes to keep the party poppin’ without the booze? Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, lounging by the pool, or watching fireworks with friends, these nonalcoholic drink ideas are perfect for cooling off and celebrating in red, white, and booze-free style - and I've thrown in one of my favorite low-abv drink recipes as well.

From sparkling spritzers to fruity slushies, these easy mocktails for Independence Day are refreshing and guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Keep reading for delicious ways to sip your way through the Fourth—no hangover required!*

Spicy Strawberry "Jargaritas" - Makes 6 Servings Stop playing bartender all night and set-up premade Jargaritas! 

Recipe Per Jar:

• 2 oz spicy strawberry puree 

• 2 oz n/a tequila (20% off my favorite tequila for margaritas here)

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• Garnishes 

Spicy Strawberry Puree: 

• 1 pack (3 lbs) strawberries 

• 1 Fresno pepper, sliced with seeds (jalapeno works too)

• 2 TB agave (optional) 

Instructions:

• For the puree, combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Depending on the strength of your blender you might need a splash of liquid to blend - you can add in a little OJ or water.

• For each jar, add all ingredients and place on ice with lid secured until ready to serve.

• On the side have an ice bucket and garnish board. Here is the $6 link to the star cut-outs I used. My kids love these for fruits & veggies year around!

Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Here is a batched recipe for one of the most refreshing and beautiful mocktail recipes for summer, Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca.

Blackberry "Aperol" Spritz This spritz is a beautiful red color & would be perfect with the star cut-outs on top!

• 4-5 blackberries

• .5 oz fresh lemon juice 

• .5 oz monkfruit powder or syrup, or stevia

• 2 oz n/a "Aperol" (my recommendation here)

• Sparkling blackberry soda (0 sugar like La Croix or Waterloo)

Instructions:

• Place blackberries, lemon juice and 0-sugar sweetener in a cocktail shaker and muddle to break-up the fruit. Add "Aperol" and ice, then shake for 15 seconds. You can strain into a fresh glass filled with ice or pour out some of the fruit for texture and added fruit, then top with blackberry soda.

4th of July Garnish Boards

Here is the $6 link to the star cut-outs I used (my kids love these for fruits & veggies year around). You can use them on pineapples, apples or pears for the "white" in your spreads. Blackberries, blueberries are perfect to complement!

Blackberry Bramble Mocktail Bright, red & delicious for summer sipping!

• 1 oz lemon juice

• 2 oz n/a gin (my favorite)

• 1/4 cup blackberries

• .5 oz simple syrup

• 2 oz club soda

• Garnish with edible white flowers and blackberries for a festive top!

Instructions:

• Place all ingredients except soda in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake for 15 seconds to break up the blackberries. Strain into a fresh tumbler filled with pebble ice and garnish.

Tinto de Verano - Serves 6 One of my favorite batched, low-alcohol recipes to serve at parties

• One bottle dry red wine

• One Liter Sprite or 7-Up

• 5 oz sweet vermouth (optional)

• Pineapple or pear star garnishes & blueberries

Instructions:

• In a large pitcher combine wine, soda and vermouth if using. Stir until combined.

• Have glasses and an ice bucket on the side so the drink doesn't get too watered down as it sits out. Here is the $6 link to the star cut-outs I used and you can add some blueberries for festive fun.

• Depending on if you use the vermouth or not, this drink is around 5-6% abv per glass.

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