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Drink to the red, white and blue this Fourth of July with these festive drinks. Reuters/Toby Melville

Happy birthday, America! Way to turn 239!

This Fourth of July, celebrate in style with a festive, patriotic drink because -- why not? Independence Day falls on a Saturday, which creates a prime opportunity for festive drinking.

These drink recipes will help you celebrate by releasing your inner child -- or at least your inner 21-year-old. So drink up in celebration of the red, white and blue.

Snow Cone Drinks

Who doesn’t love a snow cone in the summer? Satisfy your inner child with grenadine, blue curaçao and Sprite over crushed ice. The trick is to layer the grenadine and curaçao, so you get red and blue, and not purple, says Kirbie’s Cravings.

Razzle Dazzle

Five ingredients made for a refreshing cocktail with an festive name, from Absolut Vodka. A quick mash up of mint, blueberries, lime and cranberry juices mixed with vodka and strained over ice makes for an easy, adult drink.

Blueberries Gone Wild

Vodka not your thing? This drink made with gin and pomegranate liqueur is for the health-conscious drinker by using fresh blueberries and agave nectar. Food and Wine points out that the ingredients offer a dose of antioxidants.

Fourth of July Cocktail

Spice up your Fourth of July -- literally. This drink, created by none other than Food Network's Guy Fieri, uses tequila, cranberry juice, schnapps and jalapeño pepper to give it an extra kick.

Red, White and Blue Spritzer

White wine and simple syrup make this spritzer easy and light. Add fresh strawberries and blueberries to turn up its festiveness.

Fourth of July Shot

Want to skip the drink and go right for the alcohol? The Current Couple shows how to make a quick and easy layered shot using grenadine, blue curaçao and vodka. Easy, simple and definitively festive.

Fourth of July Jello Shots

These shots take a bit of time to set, but they are definitively worth the wait. This recipe features watermelon and Berry Blue Jello, as well as whipped cream and coconut rum. Originally developed by blogger Kristie Murphy, Bustle offers a fresh take, which consists of cutting the shots into festive shapes instead of setting them in a glass. Great idea.

Remember: Celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and preferably in the company of good friends, family and great food.

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