Everyone love the 4th of July picnic, especially the children who get to run and play all day.

With the barbecue cooking all the time, you don’t have to worry about the kids going hungry, but you  do have to make sure they also get enough fluids.

Being let loose to play and do as they please, you can be sure that you won’t be able to make the kids stop to get a drink of plain old lemonade or other refreshing beverage. You will have to make them ask for the drink and the best way to do that is to give the old drink a new patriotic twist.

Here are 13 ways you an make fun, healthy and absolutely refreshing 4th of July drinks the kids won’t be able to resist.

Patriotic Ice Cream Sodas

Recipe via simplysated.com

Patriotic Punch

Recipe via itsybitsyfoodies.com

Peach Lemonade Cocktail

Recipe via justadashmore.com

Red, White And Blue Smoothies

Recipe via chezcateylou.com

Healthy Fourth of July Cocktail

Recipe via organicconnectmag.com

4th Of July Drink Just For Kids

Recipe via handmademood.com

Strawberry Lemonade

Recipe via swankyrecipes.com

Vegan Red, White & Blue Smoothie

Recipe via earthyfeast.com

July 4th Layered Drinks

Recipe via inkatrinaskitchen.com

4th Of July Super Slushies

 

Recipe via tablespoon.com

American Sparkling Soda

Recipe via thirstyfortea.com

Red White And Blue Mocktail

Recipe via themerrythought.com

Ginger Ale Patriotic Punch

Recipe via thechicsite.com

Make sure you make enough for plenty of refills. You will need them.