Photo Credit: Sugar Maple Farmhouse
Our family loves the 4th of July! Celebrating our country’s independence while hanging out with family and friends in the beautiful Minnesota summer is nothing short of amazing.
Our family all heads up to my parent’s cabin in northern Minnesota and spend our days on the water and around the campfire. We have some family favorites that are always a staple such as fruit pizza, mom’s tea ring, egg bake and woodfire pizzas. And something fun to add to our evening meal are mocktails!
Mocktails are the perfect way to cool off and celebrate without the alcohol. I surfed the net to gather some refreshing 4th of July mocktail recipes for you to enjoy while you celebrate!
Red, White and Blue Mocktail
Ingredients:
Cranberry Juice
Blue sports drink (like Gatorade or Powerade)
Lemon-lime soda
Ice
Fresh blueberries and raspberries
Whip cream
Sprinkles
Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour cranberry juice until the glass is one-third full.
Slowly pour the blue sports drink over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
Top off with lemon-lime soda.
Fresh blueberries and raspberries on a skewer for garnish.
Add whip cream and sprinkles.
Patriotic Sparkler Mocktail
Ingredients:
Coconut water
Strawberry puree
Blueberry puree
Ice
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour coconut water halfway.
Add a layer of strawberry puree.
Slowly pour blueberry puree over the back of a spoon.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Berry Blast Mocktail
Ingredients:
Raspberry lemonade
Club soda
Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Ice
Mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour raspberry lemonade halfway.
Top off with club soda.
Add mixed berries to the drink.
Garnish with mint leaves.
Watermelon Cooler Mocktail
Ingredients:
Watermelon juice
Lime juice
Agave syrup
Sparkling water
Ice
Watermelon slices for garnish
Directions:
Fill a glass with ice.
Mix watermelon juice, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker.
Pour the mixture over the ice.
Top off with sparkling water.
Garnish with watermelon slices.
These refreshing and colorful mocktails are sure to be a hit at your 4th of July celebration. They not only look festive but also taste delicious, making them perfect for guests of all ages. Raise a glass, toast to freedom and enjoy these drinks as you celebrate Independence Day with your loved ones. And if you have any berries leftover your chickens will love them! Happy 4th of July, everyone!
Until next time,
The Wing Lady