Looking for a special drink to celebrate Juneteenth? The Juneteenth Fizz might be just the thing to honor this important holiday and soak in some summer flavors.

This refreshing red drink brings together strawberry, hibiscus, and ginger, then adds a splash of sparkling water for a symbolic, delicious celebration beverage.

The colors here—red, with hints of black and green from the garnishes—nod to the Pan-African flag and Juneteenth traditions. It’s fizzy, festive, and honestly, perfect for backyard toasts or community gatherings.

You can make this recipe with or without alcohol, so everyone can join in the festivities. The sweet-tart flavors pair up nicely with classic Juneteenth foods like barbecue, red velvet cake, and those other red dishes that hold so much meaning.

Juneteenth Fizz Cocktail Recipe

This cocktail is all about vibrant colors and flavors that pay tribute to Juneteenth. There’s a blend of tradition and a little modern mixology in the mix.

John

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

2 oz strawberry-infused vodka
1 oz fresh lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
3 fresh strawberries plus one for garnish

5-6 fresh mint leaves
2 oz soda water
½ oz blue curaçao
Ice cubes

Instructions

Muddle 3 strawberries and mint leaves at the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
Add the strawberry-infused vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Toss in some ice and shake it hard for about 15 seconds.

Fill a highball glass halfway with fresh ice.
Strain your mixture into the glass.
Top off with soda water, but leave about ½ inch at the top.

Slowly pour blue curaçao over the back of a bar spoon, so you get those nice layers.
Finish it with a strawberry and a mint sprig for garnish.

Notes

This cocktail fits right in at Juneteenth celebrations from June 19th through July 4th. The recipe is for one, but you can easily scale up for a crowd.

For the strawberry-infused vodka, just combine 2 cups sliced strawberries with a 750ml bottle of vodka and let it sit for 3-5 days, then strain. Or, honestly, store-bought works too.

If you want the layered look, serve it right away. Stir before sipping if you’d rather have the flavors meld together—a purple hue appears, which is kind of cool and symbolic in its own way.

For bigger parties, mix up the base ahead of time, but wait to add the soda water and blue curaçao until you’re ready to serve.

Tasting Notes

The Juneteenth Fizz has this bright, lively taste—sweet and tart in just about the right balance. You get a gentle strawberry sweetness at first, then the citrus kicks in.

On that first sip, there’s a burst of lemon that wakes up your taste buds. The berry sweetness follows, mellowing out the acidity.

All those bubbles make each sip feel light and, honestly, a little bit celebratory. Tiny fizzing bubbles dance on your tongue, which is pretty fun.

Flavor Profile:

Initial taste: Sweet strawberry
Mid-palate: Bright lemon tanginess
Finish: Clean, slightly sweet with fizzy texture

The drink’s red color is gorgeous, fading to a lighter pink near the top because of the fizz. That ombré effect looks great in a tall glass—almost too pretty to drink, but not quite.

There’s a fresh berry aroma with a hint of citrus zest. It sets you up for what’s coming and just smells like summer.

If it’s nice and cold, the flavors really pop. Let it warm up and the sweetness starts to take over a bit more.

The alcohol’s there, but it doesn’t overpower the fruit. Just enough warmth for an afternoon celebration, I’d say.

Juneteenth Fizz Cocktail Recipe