Patriotic Mint Cooler

This patriotic mint cooler is the perfect non-alcoholic summer beverage for the 4^th of July, Memorial Day, and BBQs. Red and blue berry ice cubes keep the minty drink chilled and add a patriotic pop of color. It tastes so delicious and will be a hit at your next party!

Refreshing 4^th of July mint cooler

Nothing is more refreshing than this spritzy patriotic mint cooler on a hot day. It’s one of my go-to summer drinks and a family favorite for Independence Day parties.

The recipe is super quick and easy to prepare, which is always a plus when you’re entraining. Since it’s non-alcoholic, the whole family can enjoy this drink.

For more deliciously thirst-quenching summer sips, try our creamy lemonade, lavender lemonade, rose lemonade, and orange Julius.

Create berry ice cubes

Red and blue berry ice cubes add patriotic flair to July 4 drinks and keep them nice and cold, even if it’s just sparkling water or lemonade. And they are super easy to make too!

Supplies

• red + blue berries – Use ripe, fresh berries. I opted for raspberries and blueberries. You can also choose other red berries (e.g., sliced strawberries, pitted cherries, cranberries) and blue berries (like grapes or blackberries). For 24 to 30 ice cubes, you need about 1 cup of raspberries and 1/2 cup of blueberries.
• water – Some suggest distilled water for clear ice cubes, but regular tap water or filtered water is just fine.
• ice cube tray – You can use all kinds of shapes and sizes. I prefer smaller ice cube trays because small ice cubes are easier to layer in a glass.

Make the mint cooler

Now that you have berry ice cubes, let’s put them to good use! This refreshing mint cooler is the perfect sip to refresh on hot summer days.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mint syrup – Mint syrup gives this drink a wonderfully refreshing taste. You can use your favorite homemade mint syrup or store-bought mint syrup.
• 1 cup club soda – Top up the drink with your favorite fizzy beverage, such as sparkling water, ginger ale, or a clear lemon-lime soda like 7Up or Sprite.
• berry ice cubes
• edible flowers (optional) – add a wow factor to the drink. I used white daisies and blue cornflowers for a patriotic look.

Tips

• Number of servings: My recipe makes 1 drink. Scale up the ingredient amounts if you need more servings.
• Chill the glass and soda: Refrigerate your serving glass and soda before you assemble the mint cooler. It really helps to keep the drink cold for longer.
• Big batch: To make a pitcher or punch bowl of 8 servings, use 16 to 20 tablespoons of mint syrup, add lots of ice cubes, and top with club soda.

Variations

• Swap the syrup: Feel free to prepare the recipe with your favorite clear syrup, such as lemon syrup, lime syrup, or coconut syrup for a more tropical flavor.
• Make it fruity: Stir a few splashes of fruit juice into the drink. Some great options include pineapple juice, strawberry juice, cranberry juice, or guava nectar.
• Add booze: For a boozy, adults-only version, add a shot of white rum, gin, tequila, or Angostura bitters.