This non alcoholic red white and blue Patriotic Punch makes the perfect addition to your 4th of July drinks menu. It’s colorful, refreshing, kid-friendly, and couldn’t be easier to make.
Made with different flavors of Gatorade and sparkling lemon lime soda, you’ll be keeping your guests hydrated as they sip this fun and festive drink. If you are looking for more ideas for Fourth of July Drinks, check out a few of our ideas below or browse our other favorite drink recipes.
Non Alcoholic 4th of July Drinks
This easy 4th of July punch is the perfect family-friendly drink to celebrate the summer holiday. It’s so simple it can barely even be considered a recipe. All you need are three ice cube trays, red white and blue Gatorade, maraschino cherries, and some mason jars or other see-through individual glasses.
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Feel free to switch up the ingredients using some of our substitution ideas below. If you are feeling feisty, you can also make an adults-only version by adding your favorite vodka, tequila, or rum.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
- Red layer – red Gatorade works great, but you might also want to try using cranberry juice (or cran-Raspberry juice), Hawaiian Punch, or really any kind of fruit punch.
- White layer – white Gatorade works best for the white layer, unless you just want to use plain water.
- Blue layer – the easiest blue colored drinks to find are blue Gatorade or blue Powerade. Blue Kool Aid would also work if you can find it and don’t mind the higher sugar content.
- Sprite – you can use Sprite for the main ingredient, or another type of lemon lime sparkling soda. Ginger ale would also work great.
- Maraschino cherries – this is optional but really makes this 4th of July punch festive. For garnish you could also use sturdy red and blue fruits such as strawberries and blueberries.
How to Make 4th of July Punch
- Make ice cubes. Take 3 ice cube trays and fill one with white Gatorade, one with red Gatorade, and one with blue Gatorade. Allow to freeze until completely hard, or at least 4 hours.
- Add Sprite. Add red, white, and blue ice cubes to individual mason jars, glasses, or plastic cups. Fill with Sprite and top with a maraschino cherry.
- Serve. To serve, add a decorative straw if desired. Enjoy!
More Fourth of July Drink Ideas
Here are a few more fabulous ideas for non alcoholic 4th of July drinks. They’ll add a burst of color and refreshing flavor to your summer party:
- Puree fresh watermelon and mix it with lemon lime soda and sparkling water for a bubbly, fruity treat.
- Add a little spicy kick to your party by combining ginger beer, lime juice, and jalapeno slices. To balance the heat and add a little patriotic color, add blueberries and strawberries for garnish.
- Blend frozen lemonade, blue raspberry syrup, and ice until smooth. Layer the slushie in a glass with fresh raspberries and blueberries for a fun and colorful drink that kids and adults will love.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a general rule of thumb, you can plan on serving about 2 liters of punch, or the size of this recipe, per 10 guests.
You could, although the presentation is all about the colorful ice cubes. Once they melt, your punch won’t look very pretty. If you are looking for Fourth of July drinks that would work well in a punch bowl, you might want to try one of our ideas above.
If you want to make an adults-only version, I would recommend serving with tequila, vodka, or light rum. Pour 1-2 ounces of alcohol into each cup before adding the Sprite. Mix, then add the ice cubes and serve.
4th of July Punch Recipe
Ingredients
- 32 ounces White Gatorade
- 32 ounces Red Gatorade
- 32 ounces Blue Gatorade
- 2 liters Sprite
- 8 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Take 3 ice cube trays and fill one with white Gatorade, one with red Gatorade, and one with blue Gatorade. Allow to freeze until completely hard, or at least 4 hours.
- To serve, add red, white, and blue ice cubes to glass or plastic cups. Fill with Sprite and top with a maraschino cherry. Add a decorative straw if desired. Enjoy!
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More 4th of July Drinks {Non Alcoholic}
- Tropical Punch
- Homemade Root Beer
- Breakfast Punch
- Strawberry Orange Julius
- Orange Julius
- Disney Dole Whip
- Strawberry Virgin Pina Colada
- Mint Lemonade
- Berry Lemonade Recipe
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This Patriotic Punch is refreshing, easy to make, and kid-friendly. It’s the perfect 4th of July drink that only requires 3 ingredients.
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4th of July, Dairy-Free, Drinks, Gluten-Free, Holiday Favorites, Nut-Free, Summer Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian,
