Here are six red, white and blue drink recipes for the 4th of July—some are cocktails (although you may want to skip just to our list of the best boozy 4th of July cocktails) and some are completely kid-friendly beverages. All are fun and festive and they look great with your red, white and blue desserts as well!
1. Cranberry French 75
This refreshing cocktail is an adults-only drink featuring vibrant red cranberry syrup, layered with foamy white champagne. To make it festive for the 4th of July, top the drink with a skewer of blueberries for the perfect white, red and blue drink this holiday.
2. July 4th Layered Drink (pictured above)
This kid-friendly drink is layered with Gatorade, SoBe Pina Colada and cranberry-apple juice. It’s a sweet and summery concoction that not only goes down great with the kids, but you’ll see many adults sipping along as well!
3. Red, White and Blue Sangria
Here’s a summery version of a classic sangria that combines blue and red berries with pineapple “stars” for an extra special 4th of July touch.
4. Pop Rocks-Rimmed Cocktails
Add a little firecracker spark to your cocktails (or mocktails for the kids) this summer! How? Pop Rocks! They make a crackle sound when they hit your tongue and come in a variety of colors and flavors.
5. Patriotic Shot
This stars and stripes layered shot is perfect for the 4th of July and Labor Day. A summer staple—you will love this one!
6. Casa Red, White and Blue Cocktail
This Casamigos Blanco tequila-based libation gets it blue from Blue Curacao, its red from fresh watermelon juice and grenadine and its white from tequila and soda water, so not only is it pretty on the eyes but perfectly well balanced. Celebrate the holiday with these inspiring 4th of July quotes.
