Celebrate America's Independence with these red, white, and blue 4ths of July cocktail ideas. Savory and smoky grilled dishes, desserts and the patriotic drinks are the best part of the celebration. If you want to feel extra patriotic this year, try some of these festive cocktails.
Red, White & Boozy Margaritas Recipe

These Red, White & Boozy Margaritas by Makinze Gore are perfect for the 4th of July!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 2 cocktails
What you need:
FOR RED LAYER
- 3 c. ice
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- 2 oz. grenadine
FOR BLUE LAYER
- 3 c. ice
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- 2 oz. blue curaçao
FOR WHITE LAYER
- 3 c. ice
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- 2 oz. lime juice
How to mix the drink:
- To make each color layer: blend all ingredients for each color and split evenly into two glasses.
- Layer red, blue and white and serve immediately.
Red White and DUE Cocktail Recipe

This Red White and DUE by Due West in New York City is perfect to beat the heat of summer too!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 1 cocktail
Here’s what you need
- ¼ oz. Giffard Blue Curaçao
- 1½ oz. Worthy Park Rum Bar
- ½ oz. Banana liqueur
- ½ oz. Lime juice
- crushed ice
- ¼ oz. Pomegranate Hibiscus juice
How to mix the drink:
- Add Giffard Blue Curaçao to a Collins glass.
- Fill it with crushed ice.
- Then shake Worthy Park Rum Bar Overproof Rum, banana liqueur, and lime juice together.
- Strain into the Collins glass.
- Pack glass with more crushed ice and slowly pomegranate Hibiscus juice on top.
Suddenly Summer Cocktail Recipe

This Suddenly Summer by SVEDKA is another refreshing drink perfect for outdoor picnics!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 1 cocktail
Here's what you need:
- 1 oz. Watermelon schnapps
- ½ oz. Cranberry juice
- ½ oz. Lemon juice
- ½ oz. Simple syrup
- ½ oz. Svedka
- 1/4 oz. Blue Curacao
- Watermelon pieces for garnishing
How to mix the drink:
- In a rocks glass, Combine watermelon schnapps and cranberry juice over ice.
- Add lemon juice, simple syrup, and Svedka.
- Finally, layer Blue Curacao to create the color separation and gently top with club soda.
- Garnish with fresh watermelon pieces.
Red, White Shakes Recipe

This Red, White & Boozy Shakes by Delish is a non-alcoholic beverage for the kids!
Total Prep Time: 45 minutes
Yields: 2
Here's what you need:
- 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 6 tbsp. Milk, Divided
- 3 scoops raspberry sorbet
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles, for garnish
How to mix the drink:
- In a blender, add 3 scoops vanilla ice cream and 2 tablespoons milk. Blend until creamy and pour into two glasses. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a clean blender, add 3 scoops vanilla ice cream and 2 tablespoons milk. Blend until combined, then pour into glasses on top of the blue layer. freeze 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a clean blender, add 3 scoops of raspberry sorbet and 2 tablespoons milk. Blend until combined, then pour onto white layer.
- Top each shake with whipped cream and garnish with sprinkles.
Fourth of July Firework Cocktail Recipe

This Fourth of July Firework by Cliff House Maine is a fun and delicious patriotic drink!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 1 cocktail
Here's what you need:
- 4 Raspberries
- 4 Blueberries
- ½ oz. Tequila
- ½ oz. Simple syrup
- ½ oz. Blood orange juice
- ½ oz. Blue Curacao
- Blueberry and raspberry skewer for garnish
How to mix the drink:
- Muddle together raspberries and blueberries in a shaker tin.
- Add tequila, simple syrup, and blood orange juice.
- Shake and pour into a coupe glass.
- Pour Blue Curacao (it will sink to the bottom).
- Garnish with a blueberry and raspberry skewer.

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These patriotic cocktail drinks will surely lit your 4th of July celebration this year. Happy birthday my dear America!