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Patriotic Layered Red White and Blue Cocktail Recipe

The Red, White, and Blue Drink is a bright, frozen slush made with grenadine, blue curaçao and a rum-spiked lemonade. The layers create a festive, colorful presentation and a balanced mix of sweet, citrus and boozy flavors — an ideal choice for summer parties and patriotic occasions.

Table of Contents

  • Why I love this recipe
  • Expert tips
  • Process shots for Red White and Blue Alcohol Drink
  • You may also enjoy
Red, White and Blue Rum Slush in two tall glasses.
Red, White and Blue Rum Slush for Two

Why I love this recipe

This layered slush is more than a drink — it’s a celebration in a glass. The vivid red, white and blue layers are eye-catching, and each brings a distinct flavor: sweet grenadine, vibrant blue curaçao and a bright, rum-forward lemonade layer. It’s quick to make, perfect for serving two, and great for summer gatherings when you want something fun and refreshing.

If you need a main to pair with this, consider steak kebobs or a cranberry-and-almond chicken salad wrap for a satisfying meal.

Expert tips

To keep the layers distinct, blend each color separately and make each layer thick and slushy before pouring. Chill your glasses beforehand so the slush holds its shape longer. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.

Process shots for Red White and Blue Alcohol Drink

bottle of grenadine, bottle of blue curacao, bottle of bacardi, measuring cup with lemonade in it.

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Two Red, White and Blue Rum Slushies
Red, White, and Blue Rum Slushies for Two

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Red, White and Blue Rum Slush in two tall glasses.

4th of July Drinks Red White and Blue

Author: Zona House
These festive Red, White, and Blue slushies are vibrant, refreshing and easy to make. Made with grenadine, blue curaçao and rum-spiked lemonade, this recipe serves two and comes together in about 10 minutes — perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 10
Total Time 10
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 449 kcal

Equipment

  • 16 ounce beer glasses

Ingredients

  • 6 cups ice (divided use)
  • ½ cup grenadine syrup
  • ½ cup blue curaçao
  • ¼ cup rum
  • ¼ cup lemonade

Instructions

 

  • Red layer: In a blender on the crush or pulse setting, combine 2 cups ice and ½ cup grenadine. Blend until a thick slush forms. Add up to ½ cup more ice if needed to reach a dense, scoopable texture. Divide the red slush between the two glasses.
  • Blue layer: Rinse the blender if desired, then blend 2 cups ice with ½ cup blue curaçao until very slushy and thick. Gently spoon or pour the blue layer over the red layer, dividing evenly between the glasses.
  • White layer: Combine the remaining 2 cups ice with ¼ cup rum and ¼ cup lemonade in the blender. Blend until slushy and pour the mixture gently over each glass to create the white layer. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

Storage instructions

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw briefly and stir before serving if frozen solid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 449 kcalCarbohydrates: 72 gSodium: 59 mgPotassium: 23 mgSugar: 51 gCalcium: 26 mgIron: 0.1 mg

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