These Red, White, and Blue Slushies are the perfect addition to any Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or summer BBQ! Simple to make and a drink both kids and adults can enjoy! The ultimate frosty treat that has all the flavors of Hawaiian shaved ice! If you’re looking for a Patriotic recipe to add to your next gathering, look no further!
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Made with just a few simple store bought ingredients, this alcohol free slushie is the perfect layered drink everyone will enjoy! If you’re looking for more red, white, and blue options…also check out my Patriotic Oreo Truffles, Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake and 4th of July Cheesecake Salad!
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Ingredient Notes for Red White, and Blue Slushies
See printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for exact ingredient amounts and step by step directions.
- Hawaiian Punch– you will need both blue and red.
- Gatorade– I use cherry glacier flavor, however, any clear flavor works great too.
- Ice– you’ll need about 6 cups of ice cubes for these slushies.
- Cherries– maraschino cherries will be used as garnish, optional, but highly recommended.
How to make 4th of July Slushies
- Gather 2 large freezer safe containers. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine 2 cups of the ice and 1 cup of the blue Hawaiian punch.
- Blend until smooth, adding additional blue punch if needed for desired consistency.
- Pour the blended mixture into one of the container and place in the freezer.
- Add 2 more cups of ice to the blender and pour in the red Hawaiian punch repeating process like you did with the blue.
- Once smooth consistency, pour mixture into other container and place in freezer.
- Repeat process for the Gatorade flavor adding an another 2 cups ice to the blender with the 1 cup Gatorade.
- To assemble the slushies, fill a glass with ⅓ blue slushy mixture, followed with ⅓ white slush mixture, and ending with ⅓ red mixture.
- Top with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately! Enjoy!
Tips for the perfect Patriotic Drinks
- Use a high speed blender on low. Always start the mixture on low until mostly combined. If you immediately start the blender on high, you run the risk of making these runny. Start low and gradually increase until consistency is reached.
- Serve these kid-friendly slushies immediately so they don’t begin to melt. You can store them in the freezer to keep them frozen longer.
- For an added garnish, feel free to use fresh strawberries and blueberries on top along with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Avoid assembling until ready to serve as you don’t want the red, white, and blue layers to blend into each other.
How to make Red, White, and Blue Smirnoff Cocktails
To make these slushies an adult treat, you can change the Hawaiian punch to lemonade and Smirnoff berry. You will blend and store the mixtures as directed above, assembling just before serving.
Blue Slushie Layer
- 2 cups ice
- 2 ounces Blue Curacao
- 1 cup lemonade
White Slushie Layer
- 2 cups ice
- 2 ounces Smirnoff Red White and Berry
- 1 cup lemonade
Red Slushie Layer
- 2 cups ice
- 2 ounces Smirnoff Red White and Berry
- 1 cup RED Hawaiian punch
How to store Red White and Blue Frozen Drinks
- You will want to store these in the freezer until ready to serve. Do not keep in the fridge as they will melt and won’t assemble into pretty layers.
- If you want to prepare this ahead of time, feel free. You can keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. I prefer making the slushy mixture the day before needed so everything is fresh, but its up to you.
More Patriotic Recipes to try
Fourth of July Rice Krispies Treats– no-bake patriotic sweet treat that is easy to make, packed with flavor, and requires only a few simple ingredients!
Patriotic Puppy Chow– chocolate peanut butter coated rice chex cereal covered in powdered sugar with red and blue M & M’s throughout! A fail proof recipe even the kids can help make!
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza– a Pillsbury sugar cookie dough crust, delightful cream cheese frosting, and a medley of fresh fruit toppings, indulge in the ultimate sweet treat anytime!
4th of July Strawberries– a fun and tasty way to celebrate the holiday. Made with just a few ingredients, these Red White and Blue strawberries are the perfect 4th of July dessert treat
Red, White, and Blue Jello Trifle– layers of tasty flavors in every bite, this will be the hit at any gathering!
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Red, White, and Blue Slushies (alcohol free)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blue Hawaiian Punch *may need an additional 1 cup depending on desired consistency.
- 1 cup Red Hawaiian Punch *may need an additional 1 cup depending on desired consistency.
- 1 cup Cherry Glacier Gatorade *may need an additional 1 cup
- 6 cups ice
- Maraschino cherries *for garnish
Instructions
- Gather 2 large freezer safe containers.
- In your blender, combine 2 cups of the ice and 1 cup of the blue Hawaiian punch. Blend, until smooth, adding extra blue punch, if needed for a slushy consistency. Pour the blue slushy into one of the containers, and move to the freezer.
- To the blender, add 2 more cups of ice, and 1 cup of the Gatorade. Blend until smooth, adding additional Gatorade, if needed. Pour the white slushy mixture into one of the containers, and move it to the freezer.
- Repeat for the red layer using 2 cups of ice and the red Hawaiian punch. Start with 1 cup, blend, and add more if needed.
- To prepare the slushies, fill a glass ⅓ full with the blue slushy mixture. Fill another ⅓ with the white slushy mixture. Finally, finish with the red slushy mixture. Top with a maraschino cherry, and enjoy!
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