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Easy Wine Cocktails for 4th of July

A black wine bottle with the Ultra Wine Racks logo next to an empty wine glass laying on top of of a folded USA flag on the left side. The right side is a black washed with a “ Add a patriotic twist to your favorite drinks this 4th of July” title.

Elevate your drink choices with 6 easy wine cocktails that will impress your guests and add a touch of red, white, and blue to your Independence Day celebrations.

From vibrant sangrias to sparkling wine spritzers, these drinks are sure to make your 4th of July gathering a memorable one.

Berry Sparkling Rosé Punch

Two glass cups back left and front right filled with a bright red cold drink with berries topped with mint leaves.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of sparkling rosé wine
  • 1 cup mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup or simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a large pitcher, muddle the mixed berries and mint leaves together.
  2. Add the sparkling rosé wine, orange juice, and agave syrup. Stir well.
  3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the punch mixture over the ice.
  4. Garnish with additional berries and mint leaves.

Patriotic Wine Spritzer

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine the red wine, blueberries, apples, and strawberries.
  2. Stir well and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
  3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the wine mixture until about 3/4 full.
  4. Top off with club soda and gently stir.
  5. Garnish with additional berries.
A glass pitcher filled with sliced strawberries and star shaped apples topped with two straws on a white wooden background with strawberries and blueberries placed in front of pitcher.
A glass pitcher filled with sliced strawberries and star shaped apples topped with two straws on a white wooden background with strawberries and blueberries placed in front of pitcher.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine the red wine, blueberries, apples, and strawberries.
  2. Stir well and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
  3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the wine mixture until about 3/4 full.
  4. Top off with club soda and gently stir.
  5. Garnish with additional berries.

Red, White, and Blue Sangria

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of white wine
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine the white wine, blueberries, raspberries, apples, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
  2. Stir well and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  3. Serve the sangria over ice cubes in glasses, garnished with additional fruit if desired.

Sparkling Firework Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of sparkling wine
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup blue curaçao
  • 1 tablespoon grenadine
  • Fresh blueberries and raspberries for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, combine the pomegranate juice and blue curaçao.
  2. Fill the glass halfway with the mixture and top it off with sparkling wine.
  3. Slowly pour the grenadine down the side of the glass so it sinks to the bottom.
  4. Garnish with fresh blueberries and raspberries.

Image from AmandasCooking.com.

Image from AmandasCooking.com.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of sparkling wine
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup blue curaçao
  • 1 tablespoon grenadine
  • Fresh blueberries and raspberries for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, combine the pomegranate juice and blue curaçao.
  2. Fill the glass halfway with the mixture and top it off with sparkling wine.
  3. Slowly pour the grenadine down the side of the glass so it sinks to the bottom.
  4. Garnish with fresh blueberries and raspberries.

Strawberry Basil Wine Spritzer

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 10-12 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. In a pitcher, combine the white wine, sliced strawberries, basil leaves, and honey.
  2. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
  3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the wine mixture until about 3/4 full.
  4. Top off with club soda and gently stir.
  5. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a basil leaf.

Watermelon Wine Slushie

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups diced watermelon
  • 1 bottle of rosé wine
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for added sweetness)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Place the diced watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the watermelon puree into a large pitcher.
  3. Add the rosé wine, lime juice, and honey (if using).
  4. Stir well and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill.
  5. When ready to serve, pour the mixture into a blender, add ice cubes, and blend until slushy.
  6. Pour the slushie into glasses and garnish with a slice of watermelon or lime wedge.
Two tall glass cups filled with watermelon wine slushies topped with a slice of lime on the rim.
Two tall glass cups filled with watermelon wine slushies topped with a slice of lime on the rim.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups diced watermelon
  • 1 bottle of rosé wine
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for added sweetness)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Place the diced watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the watermelon puree into a large pitcher.
  3. Add the rosé wine, lime juice, and honey (if using).
  4. Stir well and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill.
  5. When ready to serve, pour the mixture into a blender, add ice cubes, and blend until slushy.
  6. Pour the slushie into glasses and garnish with a slice of watermelon or lime wedge.

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