Rainbow food and drinks have become quite the Instagrammable obsession over the last decade or so. And for good reason! When done right, they are almost too beautiful to drink. We have rounded up 23 rainbow-colored drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, so you can jump on the trend too! Let’s check them out
Rainbow-Colored Drinks: Alphabetized
Here are 23 rainbow-colored drinks, alphabetized for easy reference.
Alcoholic
- Rainbow Colada
- Rainbow Daiquiri
- Rainbow Jello Shots
- Rainbow Layered Punch
- Rainbow Martini
- Rainbow Mimosa
- Rainbow Mojito
- Rainbow Sangria
- Rainbow Sherbet Punch
- Rainbow Spritzer
Non-Alcoholic
- Layered Rainbow Slush
- Rainbow Bubble Tea
- Rainbow Coconut Water
- Rainbow Fizz
- Rainbow Float (with ice cream)
- Rainbow Ice Tea
- Rainbow Lemonade
- Rainbow Milkshake
- Rainbow Refresher
- Rainbow Smoothie
- Rainbow Sorbet Float
- Simply Rainbow Drink
- Tie-Dye Frappuccino
Rainbow-colored Drinks Listed with Pictures, Facts
Alcoholic
Rainbow Colada
This Rainbow Pina Colada is a refreshing tropical cocktail that showcases the colors of the rainbow. To make it, mix light rum, coconut cream, heavy cream, fresh pineapple juice, and crushed ice. Divide the mixture into six bowls and add red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple food coloring to create the rainbow colors. Layer the colored mixtures in a glass in rainbow order and swirl gently for a marbled effect. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a rainbow candy or fruit piece.
Rainbow Daiquiri
You can create colorful frozen fruit daiquiris like strawberry, lemon, mango, and blue grenadine and then layer portions in one tall glass to create a rainbow. It might require multiple blenders simultaneously, which can be a little time-consuming, but the results are worth it. Sound a bit too messy? Alternatively, make a daiquiri of any flavor and decorate the glass with rainbow sprinkles for a subtle rainbow touch.
Rainbow Jello Shots
Rainbow jello shots are ideal for celebrating Pride Month or any party, unicorn, or rainbow-themed event. Toppings like whipped cream and sprinkles add an extra festive touch. Layering requires patience to let each layer set properly. Plan ahead, as each layer needs around an hour to set, though longer is better. Refrigerate covered for a few days in advance, and add the whipped cream right before serving so it doesn’t go runny.
Rainbow Layered Punch
To make this tropical drink, start by adding grenadine to a 12-oz. hurricane glass filled with ice. Mix chilled pineapple juice and coconut-flavored rum in a glass measuring cup, then pour it slowly over the ice. Next, pour water and blue curacao over the pineapple rum layer. You can garnish with an orange slice if you like. This recipe requires 1 oz. Grenadine, one c. crushed ice, four oz. pineapple juice, 2 oz. Coconut-flavored rum, 1 oz. water, and ½ oz. Blue Curacao.
Rainbow Martini
When making a Rainbow Martini, start by pouring grenadine into a chilled glass. Mix pineapple juice and peach schnapps in a shaker, then pour over the grenadine using a spoon for layering. Next, mix vodka and blue curacao, layering it on top of the juice mix. Garnish with an orange slice or cherry. Remember to chill all ingredients or use ice if needed. Pour carefully to get those distinct layers. This colorful cocktail is perfect for the start of a party, a fun and vibrant drink that looks as good as it tastes.
Rainbow Mimosa
Pour 2 ounces of different colored fruit juices into separate champagne flutes and top them with prosecco. You can use cava or Champagne if you prefer. No strict rules here. Cranberry Juice gives a scarlet mimosa, Carrot Juice is a sweet twist, Mango Juice adds a tropical flair, Matcha Lemonade offers a brunch caffeine boost, Blue Curacao provides an orange taste in a blue hue, and Butterfly Pea Flower Tea turns from blue to purple with sparkling wine due to plant pigments reacting to acidity. While one drink is only one color, lining a glass of each on the bar can give a beautiful rainbow effect and, best of all, variety for your guests!
Rainbow Mojito
For boozy fruit, dice watermelon and soak in white rum, cantaloupe in spiced rum, pineapple in white rum, and honeydew in Midori Melon Liqueur or Blue Curaçao. Let them infuse in airtight containers in the fridge. To make the cocktail, layer the curacao-soaked honeydew, ice, and mint leaves, then the Midori-soaked honeydew, ice, then the rum-soaked pineapple, ice, the spiced rum-soaked cantaloupe, ice, and finally the rum-soaked watermelon in a highball glass. Add white rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, and Topo Chico. Top with ice, mint sprig, and some edible flowers. Stir before drinking!
Rainbow Sangria
This rainbow sangria recipe is so easy to make! Mix dry white wine, sugar or honey, and lime juice in a pitcher. Arrange diced fruit in rainbow colors in glasses or a separate pitcher, then pour the wine over the fruit. Chill for 15 minutes or serve immediately. Optionally, add brandy and club soda. Use strawberries, raspberries, pomegranates for red, mandarin oranges, or cantaloupe for orange, fresh pineapple for yellow, kiwi or green grapes for green, blueberries for blue, and red grapes or blackberries for purple.
Rainbow Sherbet Punch
To make a Rainbow Sherbet Punch, mix equal parts Sprite and Hawaiian Punch. Add rainbow sherbet ice cream on top. Pour a shot of white spirit into the glass before topping it with the sherbet punch. Remember to chill the Sprite and punch beforehand for the best results. Sherbet is necessary for the right consistency, as it contains fruit, water, and a bit of dairy. Traditional ice cream won’t work quite the same way. So, if you’re making this punch, don’t skip the sherbet. It won’t turn out right without it!
Rainbow Spritzer
Combine fresh blueberries, chopped peeled kiwifruit, fresh pineapple, and sliced fresh strawberries or raspberries in 4 tall glasses. In a 2-cup glass measure or small pitcher, combine chilled alcoholic ginger beer, unsweetened pineapple juice, and lemonade; pour over the fruit layers. Serve promptly for a refreshing, zingy, and gorgeous looking spritzer!
Non-Alcoholic
Layered Rainbow Slush
To make Rainbow Slush Puppy, start by choosing ice pops in different colors, then crush each ice pop in its package using a kitchen mallet or spoon. Pour one crushed color into a jar, level it with a spoon, and repeat with the remaining colors. Seal the jar and freeze. Before serving, allow the slushie to soften outside the freezer for 20-30 minutes. This easy recipe is a great one for kids and parents alike, as all you need are ice pops and a cup to make it look like you’ve spent hours on it! For the parents, adding a splash of vodka is always an option too.
Rainbow Bubble Tea
There are endless combinations of bubble/boba tea you can make with all the colors and flavors of the rainbow. Fruit-flavored boba in multiple colors is easy to purchase online, or you could make your own. Then, you have a base to make a beautiful rainbow bubble tea! Simply layer the boba in the order of the rainbow, add the tea of your choice, and top it with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.
Rainbow Coconut Water
For a super healthy and fruity drink, fill glasses with crushed ice, then layer fruit in rainbow colors following ROYGBIV. After fruit, top with more ice and 4 ounces of coconut water per glass. Finish with a splash of flavored seltzer, like vanilla or coconut. Garnish with fresh mint. The fruit provides a range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and the coconut water is high in electrolytes, making it an ultimate hydrator.
Rainbow Fizz
The Rainbow Fizz is one of the most popular pride mocktails around, and for good reason! This fun drink is made with orange juice, lemonade, and a splash of grenadine and is garnished with an orange slice and a cherry. For an alcoholic version of this drink, simply add some vodka. Easy to make and fun to celebrate with at your next rainbow-themed event.
Rainbow Float
To prepare a Rainbow Float, gather the following ingredients: a bottle of Grape Soda, ½ gallon of Rainbow or lime Sherbet, and a package of Gummy Worms. Begin by scooping approximately ½ cup of sherbet into a cup for each serving, then pour grape soda over it. To add a fun touch, top it off with a gummy worm or a few. This refreshing treat is a colorful and tasty concoction where the fizzy grape soda mixes with the creamy sherbet, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Rainbow Lemonade
To make rainbow lemonade, first, create a simple syrup by heating water and sugar until dissolved. Squeeze lemons to get 1 cup of juice. Fill pint cups with ice. In a measuring cup, mix lemon juice and simple syrup, adding red food coloring and water. Slowly pour this mix over the ice in 4 cups. Repeat steps with orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple layers by adjusting lemon juice, simple syrup, and food coloring. Be sure to use a slow and steady hand! Finally, sip and enjoy your colorful lemonade!
Rainbow Milkshake
Rainbow milkshakes are both tasty and appealing, pairing well with rainbow cakes and cookies. Blend vanilla ice cream and milk until smooth. Divide the milkshake into four bowls, and add food coloring to create pink, purple, blue, and yellow layers. Pour layers into mason jars with whipped cream and sprinkles. Use a spoon to blend the milkshake a little for an ombre effect.
Rainbow Refresher
If you’re on Instagram, chances are you’ve come across posts about the Starbucks Rainbow Refresher. This colorful concoction, part of the rainbow drink trend, stirred up a whole lot of excitement! But it was an April Fool’s Prank by food bloggers. The drink, not on Starbucks’ menu, was a mix of milk and food coloring. Sadly, the Rainbow Drink was just a social media sensation, not a Starbucks reality.
Rainbow Smoothie
Create a colorful rainbow smoothie with five layers. Start with a purple layer of blueberries, blackberries, and Greek yogurt. Next, a green layer with spinach, kiwi, and banana. Then, a yellow layer of pineapples, mangoes, bananas, and Greek yogurt. Move on to an orange layer of bananas, oranges, and raspberries. Finish with a red layer of raspberries, strawberries, and pineapple juice without yogurt or banana. Divide ingredients into five bowls, blend each layer separately, and pour back into bowls. Spoon each layer into a glass, starting with green, then yellow, orange, and red.
Rainbow Sherbet Frappucchino
The Rainbow Sherbet Frappuccino from Starbucks is a colorful Frappuccino with a refreshing twist. It’s part of Starbucks’ secret menu, where you can find unique creations like the Cookies and Cream Frappuccino or Caramel Popcorn Frappuccino. To try the Rainbow Sherbet Frappuccino, start with a Grande Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino and add Mango Refresher and peach juice. Request raspberry syrup instead of the regular sweetener for a fruity, creamy pink drink that tastes like a rainbow!
Simply Rainbow Drink
The Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs unveils a new monthly specialty drink. June’s feature was the Simply Rainbow, a blend of Simply Orange, ICEE Blue Raspberry, grenadine, and gummy bears. In the past, they’ve had drinks like Fanta Infused Orange and Arctic Fizz. These drinks can be enjoyed at the rooftop bar while taking in the views. The Simply Rainbow was part of the Pride celebration and turned out to be pretty popular! After all, who doesn’t love a bit of rainbow?
Tie-Dye Frappuccino
The Tie Dye Frappuccino is pretty complex with powders, syrups, and precise cup tilting. Despite mixed reviews and a taste often described as “meh,” Starbucks launched this limited edition drink with a bang, capitalizing on the tie-dye trend. This colorful beverage features yellow, green, blue, red, and orange layers, topped with whimsical whipped cream. However, the colors blend together after a little while, so get your Instagram picture quickly!
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