This colorful glass of patriotic punch is swimming with red white and blue layers of Gatorade and cran-raspberry juice and is so easy to make for holiday parties!
Why this recipe works
Whether it’s Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Veteran’s Day, this patriotic punch recipe is incredibly easy to make and is always fun to see at get-togethers. Serve up this drink with a colorful patriotic charcuterie board to really wow your guests.
There’s a bit of science behind this party punch. The first layer is cran-raspberry juice which has the highest sugar content, causing it to sink. The second layer, which is Gatorade Frost is the second highest in the sugar department but is still lower than the cranberry juice which helps it sit on top. Lastly, the Powerade has the lowest sugar content allowing it to sit atop the other two juices creating a fun red white and blue party drink.
However, it’s important to note that as your layered punch sits, it will inevitably begin to mingle together as you can see in some of our photos, especially if you have ice added.
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitute Suggestions
RED LAYER– We love the taste the cran-raspberry juice adds to this patriotic punch. Hawaiian Punch, Kool Aid, or fruit punch will work as well. Keep in mind your red juice needs to have the highest sugar content for it to sink to the bottom.
WHITE LAYER – Using Gatorade Frost is what we recommend. This drink is the middle ground as far as sugar content goes.
BLUE LAYER – For your blue layer to stay on top of the other layers, you want it to be a zero-sugar drink. Powerade Zero Mixed Berry fits the bill perfectly.
How to Make Patriotic Punch
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- In a glass pour the Cran-Raspberry into your cup. Add the ice.
- Hold a spoon upside-down over the ice and pour your white Gatorade slowly, then the blue.
- As the ice shifts, it may start to mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
This patriotic punch is a sweet drink that tastes similar to Gummy Bears, making it very kid friendly.
Yes, you can make this punch in a pitcher but keep in mind making it in a pitcher is just for looks. As you pour the drink into individual glasses, the layers will combine into a purple-y color. This drink is best when made in individual wide-mouth cups like mason jars. It can work in a pitcher or other style cups, but the wide-mouth mason jars are best.
Hawaiian punch, fruit punch, Kool-Aid, or any other different sugary punch will work for your red drink. Keep in mind the red layer needs to have the highest sugar content for it to sink to the bottom. It’s all about the differing levels of sugar when it comes to the layered look with this drink.
Yes you can make this a slushie drink, carefully pour your slushie layers in one at a time into cups.
This family friendly patriotic punch is a sweet, fun, and colorful layered drink to celebrate the holidays with!
More Patriotic Recipes
- American Flag Kabobs
- Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes
- Red, White and Blue Poke Cake
- American Flag Brownies
- Mini Shortcake Cups
- Patriotic Candy Bark
- No Bake Berry Cheesecake Trifles
- Patriotic Vodka Lemonade Slushie
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Patriotic Punch
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- ¼ cup Cran-raspberry juice
- ½ cup Gatorade Frost
- ½ cup Powerade Zero Mixed Berry it needs to be the zero to work with the density of sugar content
- 1 cup ice cubes
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- Hawaiian punch, fruit punch, Kool-Aid, or any other different sugary punch will work for your red drink. Keep in mind the red layer needs to have the highest sugar content for it to sink to the bottom. It’s all about the differing levels of sugar when it comes to the layered look with this drink.
- You can make this punch in a pitcher but making it in a pitcher is just for looks. As you pour the drink into individual glasses, the layers will combine into a purple-y color. This drink is best when made in individual wide-mouth cups like mason jars. It can work in a pitcher or other style cups, but the wide-mouth mason jars are best.
Instructions
- Pour the Cran-Raspberry into your cup. Add the ice.
- Hold a spoon upside-down over the ice and pour your white Gatorade slowly, then the blue. As the ice shifts it may start to mix.
Nutrition
This post was originally published here on May 8, 2021.
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Amanda says
Came out great and the kids loved it thank you.
Bryan Coates says
Great recipe for a wonderful Patriotic drink, now I’m sure that you have many Canadian fans as I am, so now your suggestion for a Red &White Maple Leaf drink would be appreciated!