July 4th Firecracker Punch
Capture the spirit of Independence Day with this vibrant and refreshing July 4th Firecracker Punch! This festive drink features eye-catching red, white, and blue layers created with fruit punch, lemonade, and a blue sports drink, making it the ultimate party centerpiece. Packed with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and lime slices, this patriotic punch is not only bursting with flavor but also brimming with visual appeal. A splash of clear soda or sparkling water adds a fizzy finish, making it the ideal thirst-quencher for summer celebrations. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this show-stopping recipe is perfect for serving a crowd at barbecues, picnics, or fireworks nights. Cheers to a colorful Fourth of July!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fruit punch
- 2 cups Lemonade
- 2 cups Blue sports drink (e.g., blue Gatorade)
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 1 Lime, sliced
- 2 cups Clear soda (e.g., lemon-lime soda or sparkling water)
Instructions
Start by selecting a large clear glass pitcher or punch bowl to showcase the vibrant red, white, and blue layers.
Fill the container about 1/3 of the way with ice cubes to create the first layer for the fruit punch.
Gently pour the fruit punch over the ice to form the red layer. Be careful not to overfill and stop after adding approximately 2 cups.
Add another layer of ice cubes, leaving room for the next two layers of liquid.
Slowly pour the lemonade over the back of a spoon to create the white layer. This technique helps to prevent the layers from mixing. Add about 2 cups of lemonade.
Top with additional ice cubes, leaving space for the blue layer of the punch.
Carefully pour the blue sports drink using the same spoon trick for the final blue layer. Add approximately 2 cups of the blue drink.
Decorate the punch by adding the sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries, and lime slices to float on top.
Just before serving, gently stir in 2 cups of clear soda or sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish.
Serve chilled with small cups and straws, encouraging guests to enjoy the drink's festive layers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.5 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
