Festive 4th of July Dessert and Cocktail Recipes

Celebrating everything Red, White and Blue with easy and delicious festive desserts! Whether you are hosting a 4th of July party, attending a party or chilling by the pool with family, it is always fun to bring out the fun and festive patriotic recipes.

A layer of sponge cake with fresh whipped cream and berries and a star candle.

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Patriotic Desserts

Amazing red, white and blue rice Krispie treats, all the berries and cream treats, traditional pies and refreshing strawberry sorbet are all great options for a great 4th of July dessert spread!

Berries and Cream Rice Krispie Treats

Twelve square rice krispie treats next to freeze dried strawberries and blueberries.

Berries and Cream Rice Krispie Treats

Three layers of the most delicious, crispy, buttery and fruity Berries and Cream Rice Krispie Treats. Strawberry, vanilla bean and blueberry makes up the decadent combination of these layered bars that look as good as they taste.

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Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Waking up to a Strawberry Yogurt Muffin is the perfect way to get your day started. Made with fresh strawberries and greek yogurt, you are going to love the simplicity of this fresh fruit muffin and the perfect tender texture.

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Berries and Cream Layer Cake

Three layers of sponge cake layered with fresh berries and whipped cream

Berries and Cream Layer Cake

Berries and Cream Layer Cake is the perfect cake for your light and fresh summer celebration! Three layers of sponge cake layered between fresh whipped cream and piled high with assorted colorful and juicy berries.

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Strawberry Sorbet

A glass bowl of three scoops of sorbet and fresh mint.

Easy Homemade Strawberry Sorbet

Easy Homemade Strawberry Sorbet is so light and refreshing and only made with 5 ingredients. Seasonal fresh strawberries add the most delicious flavor, sweetened with simple syrup, lemon juice and a pinch of salt for an easy, delicious and dairy free frozen dessert!

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No Bake Cheesecake Pie

a pie with a slice cut out next to a slice of pie on a plate and a stack of plates and forks.

The Best No Bake Cheesecake Pie

No baking required and the outcome is a beautiful and delicious gourmet dessert! Made with a short list of ingredients and no bake time, The Best No Bake Cheesecake Pie is a refreshing summer dessert starting with a crunchy and four ingredient graham cracker crust and filled with a super smooth and silky whipped cheesecake filling.

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a slice of pie on a plate next to the full pie and another stack of dishes

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicles

two strawberry banana popsicles held up by a little boy

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicle

Homemade Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicles are loaded with fresh fruit, honey for sweetness and greek yogurt. These popsicles make the perfect snack or can even be enjoyed for breakfast.

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Festive 4th of July Cocktail Recipes

Sip on these refreshing and festive cocktails while you swim, eat and enjoy the firework show!

Watermelon Vodka Punch

A punch bowl filled with a red drink, sliced watermelons, watermelon ice cubes and fresh flowers.

Watermelon Vodka Punch

The most refreshing summer cocktail, Watermelon Vodka Punch is a made with only 4 ingredients, all fresh fruit juices, homemade simple syrup and watermelon vodka for an extra punch of flavor. So perfect for the season of outdoor entertaining and the hot summer heat!

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The Best Frośe

A glass filled with a frothy pink drink with fresh flowers on top.

The Best Frosé (Frozen Rosé)

A full flavored Rosé made into the most refreshing slushy will keep you cool this summer. Frosé, also known as a Frozen Rosé is the perfect combination of your favorite Rosé wine, grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice and strawberry simple syrup. This is what summer dreams are made of!

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Strawberry Tequila Spritz

A glass filled with a red liquid and a fresh strawberry and a mint leaf surrounded by ice and a lemon slice.

Strawberry Tequila Spritz

Strawberry Tequila Spritz is so refreshing and light for an easy cocktail to sip on. Made with muddled strawberries, lemon juice, tequila and sparkling Rośe, you can enjoy this for a special Valentine or Galentine drink!

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Three clear glasses filled with tequila, rose, lemon juice and sliced strawberries.

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