The patriotic season is almost upon us! With Memorial Day and the Fourth of July just around the corner, you are probably starting to make your plans. If you are hosting a party or just want a fun festive way to enjoy these patriotic holidays, mixing up a fun drink can be the perfect solution! These drinks are all red, whit, and blue which makes them perfect for these holiday.! They don’t take a ton of work, and you’ll have a festive drink to enjoy for any reason to celebrate America on Independence Day. Here are some red, white and blue drink ideas.

Patriotic Red, White & Blue Drinks - Cocktails and virgin non-alcoholic versions available, including layered jello shots for kids! Plan your Memorial Day or Fourth of July party to include one of these show stopping drinks for your guests. The recipes range from easy to more assembly required, but will let you celebrate Independence Day in style! #cocktails #mocktails #independenceday #memorialday

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas

There is a mix of patriotic cocktails, drinks for a crowd and kid-friendly non-alcoholic mocktails.

Let’s start with the family-friendly drinks, though of course you can always add a splash of your favorite liquor to one of these and turn it into a cocktail. Scroll down for the alcoholic cocktails.

Virgin, Non-Alcoholic, Red, White and Blue Mocktails

Red, White & Blue Mocktail

by Aspiring Winos

This gorgeous layered drink is perfect for hot sunny days, because it uses gatorade (yes!), mountain dew and even sneaks veggies in with an unexpected red. The weights of the different beverages make the colors pop.

Related: Red White & Blue Rose Wine Spritz

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Independence Punch Recipe

Independence Punch

Big Bears Wife

When it comes to a celebration, you don’t want to make single glasses. This punch bowl is perfect for large groups and BBQs.

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Patriotic Jello Shots

Aspiring Winos

Add some fruity flavors to your after-BBQ shots with these red, white and blue Jello shooters that are perfect for serving while the fireworks fly this Fourth of July!

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Patriotic Frozen Drinks sitting by a pool

Patriotic Frozen Drink

Saving Dollars and Sense

When it’s the dog days of summer, you don’t want something that isn’t cold. This frozen drink is perfect for sitting outside in the hot sun.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Frozen Bomb Pop Cooler

Frozen Bomb Pop Cooler

Bitz n Giggles

Kids love popsicles, but let’s be honest, they usually make a mess with them. This frozen bomb drink is the perfect way to keep the mess in the glass.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Kid-friendly patriotic punch

Kid Friendly Patriotic Punch

Mom Endeavors

What I love the most about this patriotic punch is the stars. They are a super cute idea and kids will absolutely love them. Plus, they can eat them when the drink is gone.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Patriotic Italian Sodas

Patriotic Italian Sodas

A Night Owl Blog

It takes a little bit of science to get a drink to have three different colors. Instead of stressing yourself with making it work perfectly, you can just make red, white, and blue Italian sodas.

red white & blue rose wine spritzer cocktail for the 4th of July

Red White & Blue Rose Wine Spritzer

AspiringWinos.com

The balanced and fruity flavor of this refreshing wine spritzer can easily be transformed into a mocktail version with the exclusion of rose wine. If you choose to add it in, you’ll enjoy a laid-back cocktail that’s easy to whip up ahead of time!

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Red White and Blue Milkshakes

Fourth of July Milkshakes

Pint Sized Baker

I scream we all scream for ice cream! A milk shake is just a drinkable ice cream. Kids love it, and so will adults. This will be a big hit at any party.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Patriotic Smoothie

Patriotic Smoothie

A Mom’s Take

Looking for a healthier twist? Made with yogurt and fruit, this is a sweet drink kids will love, and parents will approve of. You can’t go wrong with a smoothie.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Alcohol-Free Red, White & Blue Jello Shots

Alcohol-Free Jello Shooters

Artsy Momma

Have you ever made Jello shots for the adults and the kids are all sad wondering why they can’t have Jello, too? Well, if you plan on having Jello shots for the adults, make these alcohol free ones for the kids.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Patriotic Italian Cream Sodas

Independence Italian Cream Sodas

Butter with a Side of Bread

The ingredients in this recipe naturally separate into different colors. So, you won’t have to worry about getting the science just right with this drink.

Patriotic Layered Summer Drink

Patriotic Layered Drink

Plum Crazy About Coupons

This drinks are super cute and refreshing. The cool thing is the white ice cubes almost look like stars in the drink. It may be more fun to use crushed ice.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - 4th of July Red, White and Blue Drink

Red, White, and Blue Drink

Cindy Shopper

With just three simple ingredients, you can whip these patriotic drinks in a jiffy. It is a favorite among children and adults alike.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Red, White & Blue Lemonade with fresh fruit

Red White and Blue Lemonade

Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

Lemonade is both delicious and refreshing. With strawberries, blueberries, and sparkling water, you can transform a generic lemonade into a patriotic one.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Patriotic Cocktail

Patriotic Nonalcoholic Cocktail

Baking Beauty

Made with cranberry Apple juice, this drink is delicious and juicy. It’s made with only 4 simple ingredients but is super festive.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Red, White & Blue Slushies

Red White and Blue Slushies

Small Town Woman

Whenever you go to the gas station, the kids are always begging for slashes. So, instead of paying an arm and a leg, you can make your own. The kids are happy and hydrated.

Alcoholic Red, White & Blue Drink Recipe Ideas

While you can certainly add a splash to any of the preceeding drinks, these ones are designed with adults in mind.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Red, White & Blue Berry Slushy with Alcohol

Red White and Blue Slushy Cocktail

Sugar Spice and Glitter

Of course, adults like slashes too! So, while you make a slushy for the kids, you can make this delicious red, white, and blue slushy for the adults. Just make sure to label them.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Smirnoff Red, White & Berry Cocktail

Red White and Berry Slushy

Daily Dish Recipes

Here’s another slushy, but this one is made with a 16 ounce can of Smirnoff ICE red, white, and berry. It’s delicious and sure to get everyone in a good mood.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Layered Red, White & Berry Drink

Layered Red, White & Berry Lemonade

Daily Dish Recipes

Made with raspberries, lemonade, and Smirnoff ICE Red, White, and berry, this drink is full of fruity refreshing flavors. It is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Fourth of July Layered Cocktail

Fourth of July Cocktail

Mix That Drink

How cool does this layered cocktail look? This cocktail is a blend of pomegranate and orange making it fruity, but not too sweet. So, this is a cocktail that will please all your guests.

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Drink Ideas for Independence Day - Red, White & Blue layered jello shots

Red White and Blue Jello Shots

Princess Pinky Girl

If you are making these along with the kid ones, be sure you keep them labeled. Everyone loves Jello shots, but you don’t want someone getting the wrong one.

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Patriotic Red, White & Blue Drinks - Cocktails and virgin non-alcoholic versions available, including layered jello shots for kids! Plan your Memorial Day or Fourth of July party to include one of these show stopping drinks for your guests. The recipes range from easy to more assembly required, but will let you celebrate Independence Day in style! #cocktails #mocktails #independenceday #memorialday

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