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!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

Start by selecting a large clear glass pitcher or punch bowl to showcase the vibrant red, white, and blue layers.

Step 2

Fill the container about 1/3 of the way with ice cubes to create the first layer for the fruit punch.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Add another layer of ice cubes, leaving room for the next two layers of liquid.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Top with additional ice cubes, leaving space for the blue layer of the punch.

Step 7

Carefully pour the blue sports drink using the same spoon trick for the final blue layer. Add approximately 2 cups of the blue drink.

Step 8

Decorate the punch by adding the sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries, and lime slices to float on top.

Step 9

Just before serving, gently stir in 2 cups of clear soda or sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish.

Step 10

Serve chilled with small cups and straws, encouraging guests to enjoy the drink's festive layers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3230.4 grams (3230.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	930

Total Fat 1.10g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 300mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 236.50g	86%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 208.60g
Protein 4.60g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 789mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 97.1%