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4th of july recipes - A red white and blue 4th of July sparkling berry drink in a glass pitcher

Firecracker Berry Sparkler

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A refreshing, patriotic non-alcoholic drink featuring layers of fresh blueberries, strawberries, and star-shaped fruit in a fizzy lime base.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup jicama or apple, sliced into stars
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey or agave (optional)
1 liter sparkling water or club soda, chilled
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Ice cubes

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse all berries and fruit thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 2: Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes out of the jicama or apple slices.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.
Step 4: In a large pitcher or individual glasses, layer the blueberries at the bottom, followed by a layer of ice.
Step 5: Add the sliced strawberries on top of the ice, then carefully place the fruit stars against the sides of the glass or pitcher for visibility.
Step 6: Pour the lime-honey mixture over the fruit and ice.
Step 7: Top with chilled sparkling water and a few sprigs of fresh mint. Serve immediately to enjoy the fizz!

Notes

To make this an adult beverage, replace 1 cup of sparkling water with 1 cup of premium vodka or white rum.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass
  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Sugar: 19 g
  • Sodium: 15 mg
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
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