July 4th Layered Drinks
Layered drinks in red, white, and blue- perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any summer barbecue! Non-alcoholic and kid-friendly for your next party!
Is there something you know how to do, but you are surprised to find out that others have not yet been enlightened? Or maybe a friend does something in front of you that totally blows your mind?
For example, I found out that some people use a fork to skewer an Oreo and dip it in milk. What? I can now dunk and read with ease. Others continually grow green onions on their windowsill. Layered drink how-to is just one of the pieces of useless knowledge that fills my head.
This works well for red, white, and blue, but you can really do this with any color combination.
How to Make Layered Drinks
The secret to layered drinks is in the sugar content. The second secret to success with layered drinks is to use plenty of ice.
After you add your bottom layer, fill the glass to the top with ice, and pour the second layer slowly and directly on top of an ice cube.
Alternatively, you can pour the drinks over an upside-down spoon to slowly distribute the liquid and create even layers.
Serve these with a Red Velvet Brownie Ice Cream Cake slice or this easy Patriotic No Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream.
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Some people have had difficulty finding the White Sobe Pina Colada. Here is a version I made using Gatorade.
Or if you have a bit more time, then try these Frozen Triple Berry Smoothies.
Layered Drinks would be an enjoyable and easy addition to any picnic you are attending or hosting for the Fourth of July holiday this weekend.
I had a few friends ask if they could add alcohol, and I don’t see why not as long as you note the sugar content in your layers. Since I have the kidlets running around, we kept these alcohol-free.
July 4th Layered Drinks Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Red CranApple juice
- 1 Cup White Sobe Pina Colada flavored drink
- 1 Cup Blue G2 Gatorade
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill your glass 1/3 of the way full with CranApple juice.
- Fill to the top with ice.
- Slowly pour the remaining drinks directly on top of a piece of ice.
Video
Notes
Items Used
I used Starbucks Iced Coffee bottles in these photos. I also include an Amazon link to some pretty glass milk bottles and similar straws.
Some people have had trouble finding the Sobe Pina Colada. I found it at my local grocery store. You could also try a convenience store or gas station.
Red, White, and Blue recipes you may enjoy
I love these Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars by Inside Bru Crew Life.
Jell-O is very popular this time of year! Try Red, White, and Blue Layered Finger Jello by Brown Eyed Baker.
Patriotic Peppermint Patties by Mom on Timeout are festive and fun!
111 Comments on “July 4th Layered Drinks”
And, how did you make the straws? These look great!
I bought the straws at Target! I also have an Amazon link to some in my Sparkly Cupcakes if you’re looking to purchase some. https://www.inkatrinaskitchen.com/2013/06/sparkly-cupcakes.html
Thanks Katrina! I made these with my kids and they LOVED them!!! So dang cool!!!
Yay! I’m so glad that you tried them, Erin!
Hi Katrina,
I love this recipe, I”m giving a cocktail class next week and I plan on using it and I will be sure to put your website and link back on the recipe cards; great site!
Thanks Donna! I’m glad you like it. I would love to see a picture if you want to post on my facebook page.
I am loving the layered drink AND best part of all… my kids are going to love it even more. Shhh… It’s a surprise for them on the 4th. In the meantime, I just listed this recipe on my blog with a link to this site. Please be sure to check it out and thanks so much for posting. Happy 4th of July!!!
I’m happy to hear it! This is such a fun summer project for kids.
Found this on Pinterest. I hope you don’t mind if I shared your Tutorial on my blog (set of Saturday). I added a link back to your blog. This is such a cute idea…just in time for my new screened in porch!!! 🙂
Going to do it again next Tuesday!
I did this and loved it as well as the grandkids and neighbors
I’m happy to hear that your family loved it as mush as ours did!
What kind of glasses did you serve your layered drink in? I liked the angles.
Thanks,
The glasses are just Starbucks iced coffee jars.
Great idea!!!! so cute and clever. my grandchildren will love them.
can anything be substituted for the Pina Colada My grandchildren are not found of coconut. To be truthful, either am i. n
t hanks
You can use any combination of drinks that you like as long as you note the sugar content. I’ve seen some people use Sprite.
I love it. Just sent your link to my boss. We work at The White Rabbit. A small cute historical building in Odenton,MD. It was the first bank in our small beautiful town in 1917. There is actually a small book that was written about Odenton and the Railroads that went and still go through here. Anywho we are looking for a special drink to have available for 4th of July week for our patrons. Which 85% are train commuters that work in our nations capital. Thank you for sharing this recipe! I truly hope you and yours have a safe and very enjoyable holiday.
I’m glad you like it!
Could you make these ahead and take them? I was thinking of these for my daughter’s July 2nd birthday party at the park. Would the colors get mixed up during travel?
Great idea! It’s hard to say- I moved them around from inside, then to outside, and back inside while making them and photographing them. They stayed relatively separated (but I wasn’t doing a ton of moving). More than moving I’d say the ice melting would be a factor. If it were me I’d mix one up and take it on a test run to the grocery store or the park and see how it holds up. Thanks for stopping by!
Where did you find the Sobe Pina Colada? I’m having a heck of a time finding any.
I found it at my local grocery store. But I think you would have luck finding it at a gas station or convenience store (7-11, Circle K, etc).
These drinks look really cool but how is it probiotic?! I make kombucha all the time and you wouldn’t have the probiotic properties without the “mother” or SCOBY. Just wondering…..
Katrina, these are so cute and festive! Brilliant drink combo for the red, white and blue…and, I love the “sparklers” or “fireworks” straws! Have a happy and meaningful Memorial Day! Pinning… xo
Thanks Stacy! They were fun to make and sip on. My boys loved them for sure 😉
This is such a great idea! Love the flavors too!
Looks great! But once I saw the sugar content, I just can’t bring myself to give that to my kiddo. Maybe I’ll make red/white/blue ice cubes and put in sparkling water…
Sounds like a great alternative! Thanks for stopping by.
Can’t wait to try these this year!
This is adorable! Thanks so much for sharing this and for including the recipe and specific instructions. I can’t wait to give these a try.
pretty fun drink and cute drinkers
Love your blog
Just made 'em to end our 4th of July! Delish! Thanks for the fun and yummy idea!
WHAT a clever idea and they must have been fun to make too! No idea that Ocean Spray had the highest sugar content – how interesting!
They are just Starbucks coffee drink bottles- you can find them at most grocery stores 🙂
These look so cool and awesome for the kiddos!
where did you get the individual sized bottles?
Great Idea! Love the color combination and your presentation.
Awesome! So cute and easy! Thanks for another great idea!!
Hi Katrina,
I tried this yesterday ! It works!
My family like the independence day layered drinks so much! Thank you for making me look like a professional. 🙂
This is such a fun drink! Can't wait to make it for my kids on the 4th. I know they will love it!
Thanks- I found them at Target.
This is so smart! And super cute…. we will be making these for the fire works on the 4th to take with us.
I have always wanted to know how to do that–it totally makes sense once you explained about the sugar content. Thank you!
great idea just featured them in a fourth of july post
These are great! Love the straws! Where did you find them?
I seriously love this. I've never thought to look into how to do this so thanks for taking the work out of that for me! 🙂 My girls would get the biggest kick out of this.
What a gorgeous and refreshing drink, K!
These are gorgeous and sound so yummy!
Love it! I made something like this last 4th of July, but Mine was Red Blue and White haha, because I couldn't find a whiteish drink to go in the middle. Love the SoBe drink idea tho! Cuteness!
What a fun idea!!
Thanks for teaching me something new today. I had no idea how to layer drinks!
These are so fun Katrina! You are so creative!
Oh my gosh…these are pure genius!!!
How fun Katrina!! I love this idea. Thanks for sharing!!!
:)) Amazing! What a cool idea! Totally gonna try this! Thanks for sharing…..
So stinkin' cute! And the drink looks good too! 😉
I always wondered how the heck you did that! Awesome! I may just have to do it soon!
Super cute, and perfect for the 4th! I love your straws!
How fun! I learn something new every day from someone's blog. today it was yours. And I just bought a dozen of 1 pt. canning jars for drinks. Woo! Hoo!
These are so cute! You should come join #SundaySupper over on Facebook! We have such a fun group of bloggers, and I think you'd really love it, Katrina!!
This blows my mind!