9 Layered Patriotic Drinks For The 4th of July

The Fourth of July is the perfect opportunity to channel your inner Taylor Swift and be the hostess with the mostest (red lippy required). You're already making a classic flag cake for your BBQ, so you might as well show off your mad bartending skills by layering up a few red, white and blue drinks too.

Whether they're cocktails, smoothies or kid-friendly summer mocktails, there's a patriotic layered beverage out there for everyone. Stock up on festive straws and sparklers, because you'll want to dress these drinks up as much as possible. Keep reading for 9 easy and impressive layered drinks that'll make your Fourth of July party a total hit.

Bomb Pop Jello Shot

You can't have a raging Independence Day BBQ without Jello shots. Instead of resorting to your standard jiggly bites, take the time to make these layered ones that resemble your favorite childhood popsicle. (via Bread Booze Bacon)

Firecracker Cocktail

When layering cocktails, you'll want to layer the thicker and more heavily sweetened liquids on the bottom and the lighter liquids on top. This one has cranberry juice cocktail on the bottom, blue Curacao liqueur and vodka in the middle and club soda on top to finish. (via Always Order Dessert)

Inaugural Boozy Milkshake

Adding a little bit of bourbon to your milkshake sounds like the best idea EVER. Split up the shake and add a few drops of food coloring to mimic the American flag. (via She Knows)

July 4th Layered Drinks

These kid-friendly drinks are so fun, everyone will want to make their own. Cran-apple juice, Piña Colada-flavored juice and Gatorade make up this cheery beverage that's as delicious as it is adorable. (via In Katrina's Kitchen)

Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Drink

Use a mini star cookie cutter to make these adorable watermelon garnishes for your signature holiday mocktail. This recipe is booze-free, but if you're in need of an adult beverage, feel free to add a bit of coconut rum to the bottom layer. (via Skip to My Lou)

Triple Berry Frozen Smoothies

Not all patriotic layered drinks have to be boozy or full of sugar. Wake up on the Fourth and make yourself this healthy breakfast smoothie that will keep you going through each and every cookout you attend. (via In Katrina's Kitchen)

Red, White and Blueberry Margaritas

You may never want regular margs again after trying these tangy and sweet coconut berry 'ritas. Make sure to keep the layers fairly thick so they don't bleed into one another. (via Gimme Some Oven)

Red, White and Blue Vodka Lemonade Slushies

Talk about an invigorating drink for a steamy summer day. Crushing your ice in the blender before layering your drinks means you'll keep cool until the very last sip. (via And They Cooked Happily Ever After)

Patriotic Panna Cotta Shooters

These creamy and fruity coconut panna cotta shooters will be the centerpiece of your Independence Day bash. The edible gold star garnish is an absolute must. (via Sprinkle Bakes)

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