Celebrate America’s birthday this year with this festive libation on Independence Day or beyond, or any time you want to show your patriotism.
“This drink was inspired by my kids and my love of frozen drinks,” Aleka Shank, founder of Florida-based AlekasGetTogether.com, told Fox News Digital.
“Kids will love the beautiful red, white and blue layers and have so much fun sipping this while cooling off,” she continued, noting that adults can also add alcohol to the recipe if they want.
Red, White, and Blue Pretzels for a Delicious Patriotic Snack: Get the Recipe
Get the full recipe below and enjoy all summer long.
Red, White and Blue Frozen Drinks by Aleka Shunk of AlekasGetTogether.com
Serves 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
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To make the red layer, combine the grenadine, 12 frozen strawberries, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth. (iStock)
Red layer:
This festive frozen drink is the perfect way to cool down this summer. (Aleka Shunk from Aleka’s Get-Together)
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White layer:
- ⅓ cup vanilla yogurt
- ⅔ cup crushed ice
- 1 ounce milk or cream (Baileys for adults)
Blue Layer:
Grab a frozen drink and celebrate your Fourth of July weekend with three flavorful layers that are ready in just minutes. (Aleka Shunk, via Aleka’s Get-Together, iStock)
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1. Place ingredients for each layer in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. If the layer is too thick to mix properly, add more liqueur or water (for children) and blend in a blender.
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3. Place the red, white and blue layers into separate freezer-safe cups and store in the freezer until ready to serve.
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This original recipe belongs to alekasgettogether.com and was shared with Fox News Digital.
