Red, White and Blue Margarita

This red, white, and blue margarita is a refreshing summer cocktail with a fun and patriotic look. This impressive drink is guaranteed to be a hit at your Memorial Day or Fourth of July celebrations and all the summer holidays.

 

Frozen margaritas are a classic cocktail for summer parties, and this red, white, blue version is all dressed up for Independence Day. Its vibrant red, white, and blue layers each feature a different fruity flavor plus that nice boozy kick of tequila that we all love. This treat will also look beautiful on your party table.

If you’ve never made a layered frozen drink before, don’t be intimidated – it’s really easy. The trick is to gently spoon the top layers on rather than pouring them, and you’ll have beautiful defined layers that will make you look like a professional bartender. Give this fun and festive  cocktail a try this Fourth of July and kick off the holiday with some patriotic cheer!

Why We Love This Recipe

• The pretty and impressive looking red, white, and blue layers will make this patriotic cocktail the star of your Fourth of July parties and backyard barbecues.
• This delicious cocktail is an icy and refreshing blended treat that will keep you cool on a hot summer day.
• With three layers of different flavors, this red, white, and blue cocktail is like getting three drinks in one!
• These patriotic margaritas will remind you of the delicious red, white, and blue rocket popsicles from your childhood.

Special Tools Needed

A high-powered blender is required to make this slushy drink.

Ingredients

• Tequila, divided
• Fresh lime juice, divided
• Agave nectar, divided
• Blue curacao
• Triple sec (or other orange liqueur), divided
• Cream of coconut
• Ice, divided
• Frozen strawberries
• Lime slices or wedges for garnish
• Margarita salt for the rim

Instructions

Step One: Make the Blue Layer

• Run a lime wedge along the rim of a tall glass and then dip the rim into a bowl of salt.
• Add 1 ounce tequila, 1 ½ ounces blue curacao, 1 ounce lime juice, ½ ounce agave nectar, and 1 ½ cups ice to your blender. Blend until smooth.
• Divide the blue margarita evenly between the 3 cocktail glasses.

Step Two: Add the White Layer

• Rinse your blender and add 1 ounce triple sec, 1 ounce tequila, 1½ ounces cream of coconut, 1 ounce lime juice, and 1 ½ cups ice. Blend until smooth.
• Gently spoon the white margarita on top of the blue mixture in each cocktail glass.

Step Three:  Add the Red Layer

• To make the third layer, rinse your blender again and then add 1 ounce triple sec, 1 ounce tequila, ½ ounce agave, ½ ounce lime juice, and 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries. Blend until smooth.
• Gently spoon the strawberry layer over top of the white layer in each cocktail glass.
• Garnish each drink with a fresh lime wedge.

Tips and Suggestions

• You can switch the order of the red and blue margarita layers, but I recommend keeping the white layer in the middle. If the red and blue layers are next to each other and start to blend together and there won’t be straight lines. 
• For best results, add the ice last and start with just a little bit, adding extra ice gradually until you reach the perfect slushy consistency.
• Skip the bottled lime juice and always use fresh. The taste is so much better that it’s well with the effort of squeezing a few limes.

Variations

• Save time and skip the layering by making margarita flights. Serve each color of margarita in a separate small glass or mini mason jar!
• If you don’t have tequila but still want to make this festive layered cocktail, try using vodka instead.
• Make individual red, white, and blue margaritas on the rocks. Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker instead of blending, then strain into ice-filled glasses.
• Firecracker margarita – just before serving, sprinkle pop rocks on top of the drink. They’ll crackle and pop as you serve the drink and it makes it festive like fireworks!

More Patriotic Recipes

• Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream
• Red, White, and Blue Marshmallow Bars
• Red, White, and Blue Snack Mix
• Red, White, and Blue Brownie Cookies
• Red, White, and Blue Cookie Bars
• Red, White, and Blue M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

Can I Make Red, White and Blue Margaritas in Advance?

You can mix all the liquid ingredients in advance to save time. Then when you’re ready to serve, just add ice and blend.

What Type of Tequila Should I Use?

The quality of your ingredients makes a big difference, so I wouldn’t recommend selecting a cheap tequila. I like to go with a good quality blanco tequila like Sauza or Patron Silver.

This festive drink is perfect for all the patriotic holidays and all summer long.

More Fun Drink Recipes

• Patriotic Sangria
• Frozen Mango Margarita
• Watermelon Rum Punch
• Watermelon Margarita
• Red Wine Float