Shake up something star-spangled and delicious with these fun and festive red, white and blue cocktails. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July or any sunny summer hang, these colorful drinks are guaranteed to bring the party.

Your ultimate guide to red, white and blue cocktails
There’s not much more American than a cocktail. The cocktail has many roots that date back to the Prohibition era, when alcohol was banned by the Constitution. Back then, people made concoctions with heavier substances to enjoy alcohol (drinks you really wouldn’t want in modern times).
Red, white and blue cocktails are so fun and festive and will punch up any summer party. Whether your beverage menu has drinks that are red, white OR blue, or they’re a combination of all three, they instantly dress up a summer party or BBQ.
And, of course, any
I’ve pulled together lots of cocktail recipes and entertaining tips to help you celebrate the red, white and blue this year. And bonus — they are great way to beat the summer heat.

Occasions to serve them
You don’t have to pick just one of these drinks to make, as the summer is backed with red, white and blue holidays.

Quick tips for hosting
- Set up a mojito or margarita bar. Let guests mix their own red, white and blue cocktails by offering fresh ingredients like muddled berries, mint, citrus, and colorful garnishes. Use white rum or tequila as the base, and let the DIY creativity flow.
- Make your drinks pop by freezing blueberries, raspberries or strawberries in ice cube trays. It keeps drinks cold and adds instant RWB flair without watering them down.
- Offer one red, one white, and one blue signature cocktail. Label them with cute flags or drink signs so guests can try all three throughout the night.

Food pairings
If you are throwing a Fourth of July party, try one of these winning appetizer and dessert recipes to go along with the festive
- This beer cheese dip is great with pretzels or bread. Make it with your favorite American beer (preferably local!).
- Caprese skewers are a super cute red & white appetizer. Add fresh blueberries for a sweet, patriotic twist!
- With a cheesy center, these cat head biscuits are delicious at a cookout.
- Roasted peaches with goat cheese and honey will knock everyone’s socks off.
- Made with fresh berries, fruit skillet cake is so pretty and patriotic. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is a good idea to go with this one.
- This gorgeous tarte aux fraises is absolutely a stunner.
- Bedazzle prosecco popsicles with red and blue fresh berries for a boozy summer treat.
The best red, white and blue cocktails
Whether it’s Memorial Day drinks, July 4th cocktails or another celebration, these red, white and blue libations are sure to bring the perfect pop of color to your cocktail lineup. Skip ahead to one of the sections if you’re looking for a specific hue:
- 🇺🇸 Layered drinks
- ❤️ Red drinks
- 🤍 White drinks
- 💙 Blue drinks
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Julie says
What a fun post! I just loved the beautiful recipes hear. I’m glad that I saw it before the weekend. It was perfect for our get-together!
Kathleen says
I need to start now so I can enjoy all of these fabulous cocktails by the 4th of July!