Stars, Sips & Summer Vibes: The Best 4th of July Cocktails for 2025

Backyard BBQs. Cold drinks. Fireworks lighting up the sky. There’s no better time to shake (or stir) something special than the 4th of July.

We’ve rounded up the boldest, brightest, and most refreshing cocktails to fuel your freedom-filled weekend — all featuring American-made spirits you can get delivered straight to your door.

Let’s raise a glass to good company, great drinks, and the red, white, and booze.

🍋 Red, White & Blueberry Lemonade

Sweet, tart, and 100% firework-worthy

• 2 oz Blue Ice American Vodka

• Fresh lemonade

• Muddled blueberries & raspberries

• Lemon wedge garnish

This one goes down easy. Add a splash of club soda for fizz and you're set.

🍉 Spicy Watermelon Margarita

Cool meets kick

• 2 oz 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila

• 1 oz lime juice

• 1 oz triple sec

• Watermelon juice

• Mint & Tajín rim optional (but encouraged)

Perfect for beating the heat — and impressing your guests.

🍑 Peach Bourbon Smash

BBQ’s best friend

• 2 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon

• Peach purée

• Lemon juice

• Simple syrup

• Fresh mint

Bold, juicy, and made for meat off the grill.

🌴 Tropical Gin Spritz

Laid-back, beachy, and brunch-approved

• 2 oz Aviation American Gin

• Passionfruit juice

• Sparkling water

• Lime squeeze

• Thyme or rosemary sprig

Crisp and clean with a tropical twist. Serve it in a wine glass and pretend you're on vacation.

🍒 Cherry Cola Old Fashioned

A nostalgic nod to Americana

• 2 oz Blackened American Whiskey

• Cherry syrup

• Bitters

• Splash of cola

• Cherry + orange peel garnish

Rich, smooth, and a little rock ‘n roll.

🧨 Bonus: $5 Off to Celebrate

Use code JULY4 at checkout to get $5 off your next BottleStork order. All the spirits above are made in the USA — so you can celebrate independence with every pour.

Drink well. Celebrate loud. Enjoy responsibly.
Happy 4th,
The Bottlestork Team