Stars and Bars Cocktail
Bright, vibrant, and packed with fruity flair, the Stars and Bars Cocktail is your go-to recipe for festive gatherings or patriotic celebrations! This eye-catching drink layers the deep red of grenadine with the ocean-blue allure of curaçao, all brightened by zesty lemon-lime soda and a splash of cranberry juice. Vodka provides a smooth base, while fresh blueberries and a lemon wheel garnish add a polished, decorative touch. Ready in just 5 minutes, this star-spangled cocktail is as easy to whip up as it is to sip. Perfect for summer parties, barbecues, or as a show-stopping addition to any cocktail rotation, the Stars and Bars Cocktail is equal parts refreshing and visually stunning.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz lemon-lime soda
- 0.5 oz grenadine
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 10 pieces fresh blueberries
- 1 piece lemon wheel
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Pour in 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of blue curaçao, and 3 oz of cranberry juice.
Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the mixture.
Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
Add 2 oz of lemon-lime soda to the glass and gently stir to combine.
Slowly drizzle 0.5 oz of grenadine over the top to create a layered red effect at the bottom of the glass.
Garnish with 10 fresh blueberries skewered on a cocktail pick and place a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Stars and Bars Cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 87 mg | 2% | |
*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.
