Festive Patriotic Cocktails

Looking for fun and festive patriotic cocktails? These red, white, and blue drinks are a perfect addition to your 4th of July or Memorial Day party! 

I'm always up for a themed cocktail and any of these would make a great choice.

1. Sparkling Red, White And Blue Sangria

I love how simple this patriotic cocktail is! This Sparkling Red, White and Blue Sangria looks so refreshing. Grab yourself a star cookie cutter and make a big pitcher for your 4th of July party!

2. Red, White and Blue Italian Ice Champagne Floats

These Red, White & Blue Italian Ice Champagne Floats would be perfect to make if you want to have a non-alcoholic version to serve guests at your party. You simply swap out the champagne for 7UP or Sprite.

3. All-American Jar

I love a good tequila drink and this one looks like an upgrade! Created by Toby Keith, this All-America Jar seems like part cocktail and part dessert in a glass!

4. Blended Adult Shirley Temple

An adult twist on a childhood favorite, I love making this Adult Shirley Temple (especially when it's hot outside!).

5. Red, White and Blue Vodka Lemonade Slush

This layered Vodka Lemonade Slush reminds me of a cocktail I made a few summers back (this Layered Peach & PIneapple Vodka Slush). I make sometimes. I guess I have something for brightly colored drinks!

Tips for Making Patriotic Cocktails

• Sometimes a red or blue cocktail will call for food coloring but you can typically find a food coloring substitute to use.
• Red food coloring alternative for cocktails: cherry juice, Grenadine, strawberry syrup
• Blue food coloring alternative for cocktails: Blue Curaçao (which is liquor), blue gelatin diluted with a bit if water
• If you're layering a blended cocktail, simply make separate batches (one red, one white, and one, blue) and then layer in the glass right before you serve
• If you're cocktail doesn't have all the patriotic colors you can add them in with garnishes (think strawberries, watermelon, blueberries) or add a fun and festive straw

Looking for more ideas to go with your patriotic cocktails? Here are a few easy 4th of July recipes.

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