8 Frozen Drinks to Cool Down Independence Day

When fireworks are sparkling and summer heat reaches its peak, what better way to cool off than reclining with frozen drinks to keep you cool? Whether your 4th of July festivities include a backyard BBQ, pool party, or lounging with friends, these eight frozen cocktails are the perfect way to celebrate.

Keep The Fourth Refreshing With These 8 Frozen Drinks

Frozen Negroni

Combat the summer heat with this refreshing twist on the classic negroni. Swapping sweet vermouth with vibrant orange juice, bitter campari, and herbal gin creates a balanced and evocative drink  to hydrate and energize all day.

Frozen Paloma

This frozen delight comes from Sullivan’s Fish Camp in Sullivan’s Island, renowned for their expertise in coastal beverages. Grapefruit juice gives this drink a plush pink color and provides a balance to tart lime juice and spicy tequila. Blend until velvety smooth and garnish with a lime wedge and salt rim.

Wadma-Law-Breaker

This simple frozen cocktail fully embraces the flavors of the summer by incorporating succulent watermelon juice with a herbal basil agave. Embellish with a generous slice of watermelon and lightly sprinkle with flaky sea salt to enhance the natural sweetness.

Frozen Mezcal Mangonada

A swirled glass lined with spicy-sweet chamoy sauce and filled with a chilled mango and lime purée gives this drink its eye-catching appearance. The syrupy texture of the mango stabilizes the lime and piquant mezcal delivering an invigorating kick of spice. 

Frozen Dark ‘n Stormy

Claiming an exotic Bermuda-based origin story, this ginger-packed cocktail has a flavor as adventurous as its history. Combine non-alcoholic ginger beer, grated ginger, and lime juice with Goslings Rum to create a superb balance of sweet and spicy. Vendors at Republic Garden and Lounge in Charleston suggest floating the rum on top of the cocktail, then stirring within the cocktail to enhance the flavor.

Frosty Sweet Tea Lemonade

You can never go wrong on 4th of July by adding a boozy twist to a classic Southern favorite. The honeyed sweetness of black tea coupled with tangy lemon juice and underlying kick of vodka blends together to create an refreshing approach to a beloved staple.

Hatch Green Chile Frozen Margarita

Incorporate authentic South American flavors to your 4th of July margarita rotation with Texas-grown hatch green chiles. The smoky essence of green chile purée provides a grounding base that enhances the sharp tequila and bright lime juice.

Frozen Espresso Martini

When the afternoon drowsiness kicks in after a day at the pool, a chilled espresso martini is the best way to keep the spirit of the party alive. A luxurious crème de cacao blends with  deep, rich coffee liqueur to create a delicious punch of caffeine and chocolate.

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