Frozen Red, White And Blue Cocktail
Featuring festive, patriotic colors, this Red White, And Blue Cocktail is perfect for Fourth of July parties! This is one of many of my Patriotic Holiday Ideas that will take your holiday to the next level.
This sparkly cocktail is almost too pretty to drink. You’ll be so proud of it that you’ll gladly show it off at your cookout or BBQ.
Don’t let all the bright colors intimidate you. This patriotic cocktail might look intricate, but it’s actually pretty simple – especially if you have a blender.
So, if you’re looking for a fun and colorful cocktail to make this July, keep reading! I’ll show you how to make an easy layered frozen cocktail for the 4th of July.
Kitchen Tools
Do you need a lot of kitchen tools to make a red, white, and blue cocktail? Nope! You don’t have to be a bartender or even have a kitchen full of bar tools.
You only need three things – a blender, glasses, and a shot glass.
Since this is a frozen cocktail, you will need to blend the liquor with some ice. The best way to do this is to use a high-powered blender.
A larger blender can make enough for a group of people. If you’re just making a few cocktails, you can use something smaller (like a Magic Bullet).
You’ll also need a glass to serve it in. I used a glass wine tumbler. That works perfectly! You can serve it in almost anything. Go really festive and use a red, white, and blue cup.
Finally, make sure you have some kind of shot glass. This way you can accurately measure each type of liquor for your drink.
Type of Liquor in a Red, White, and Blue Cocktail
There are four different types of liquor in this fun cocktail, with a lot of room for creativity. Feel free to change it up to match your tastes.
Here is a quick list of the types of liquor I used:
- Grenadine
- Spiced Rum
- Blue Curacao
- Malibu
I also flavored each layer with some Sweet and Sour Mix.
Some of the layers are accentuated with food coloring. Make it as bold or muted as you like.
Then, don’t forget to top the drink with some whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry!
The garnish is the fun part! You could even add a little umbrella or a sparkling drink pick.
More Patriotic Party Ideas
This is one of the best drinks to serve at your patriotic party! This red, white, and blue cocktail is both decorative and delicious.
Serve this drink with these food and drink ideas at your July 4th party:
- Easy Stars and Stripes Patriotic Popcorn
- Fireworks Jello Cup
- Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
- Fourth of July Firework Chocolate Pretzels
- Layered Red White And Blue Drink
And I have so many more than these! Check out my collection of Fourth of July Desserts to give your guests something sweet and patriotic.
Planning and hosting a patriotic party is easy when you have all the recipes in one place.
Here is the printable recipe card, showing you how to make this frozen red, white, and blue cocktail.
This recipe makes three cocktails, each 8 ounces tall. It only takes about 10 minutes to make!
Use a tall straw and insert it into the sides of the glass to incorporate layers together giving it a star-burst design.
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4th Of July Cocktail Supplies:
Frozen Red, White, and Blue Cocktail
Equipment
- Blender
- Cookie / Ice cream scoop
- Tall straw or Skewer
Ingredients
Red Layer
- 2 ounces Grenadine Liquor
- 1 ounce Spiced Rum
- 3 ounces Sweet and Sour Mix
- 2 cups Ice
Blue Layer
- 2 ounces Blue Curacao
- 1 ounce Spiced Rum
- 3 ounces Sweet and Sour Mix
- 1 drop Blue food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
White Layer
- 2 ounces Malibu
- 1 ounce Spiced Rum
- 3 ounces Sweet and Sour Mix
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
Red Layer
- In a blender add all of your cocktail ingredients. Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into a small container or pitcher.
- Set to the side.
Blue Layer
- In a blender add all of your cocktail ingredients. Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into a small container or pitcher.
- Set to the side.
White Layer
- In a blender add all of your cocktail ingredients. Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into a small container or pitcher.
- Set to the side.
Creating Your Drink
- Using a cookie / ice cream scoop, scoop out the red mixture and add to the glass.
- Scoop out the white mixture and add to the glass.
- Scoop out the blue mixture and add to the glass.
- Lightly tap the glass on the counter to allow the cocktail mixtures to combine and settle to the bottom. Take a tall straw and insert it into the sides of the glass to incorporate layers together giving it a star burst design.
- Garnish and enjoy.
It’s a powerful cocktail with layers of alcohol, but it tastes like a slushie. Drink it with caution; the effects of the alcohol sneak up on you in this sweet and tangy drink.