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Berry Sparkler

June 20, 2014

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Berry Sparkler - Bitz & Giggles

I can’t believe the 4th of July is just around the corner. Over the 4th we always invite family and friends up to our cabin to celebrate and enjoy good food and good drinks, lakeside. I remember two years ago when it was so hot on Independence Day that the lake felt like bath water. We just played in the water all day. It was really the only way to get any relief. While the heat that year was a bit out of the ordinary, it’s around the 4th that we usually need to kick in our A/C unit at the cabin to sleep comfortably.

During the day, however, when we’re out enjoying the sun and warmth, we depend on cool drinks and fresh foods to keep us happy. This Berry Sparkler, a combination of cranberry-raspberry juice, lemon-lime soda and fresh fruit, is both festive and refreshing – the perfect drink for your Independence Day picnic or party!

Berry Sparkler - Bitz & Giggles

It’s also a great “special” drink for the kids over the holiday. I created a layered look by pouring in the cranberry raspberry juice first, followed by a handful of crushed ice and blueberries and topped everything off with some lemon-lime soda and another sprinkle of berries.

Berry Sparkler - Bitz & Giggles

Encourage your guests to stir the drink after you serve it to them to allow the flavors to blend. This is what creates the bubbles and true “sparkler” throughout the drink.

Berry Sparkler - Bitz & Giggles

If you’re anticipating lots of sun and heat over the 4th, get to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients needed to make this drink! Heck, you probably have all of the ingredients at home already! I can’t wait to serve these up to our guests this year and hope they make it on your menu, too!

Berry Sparkler

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This festive and refreshing sparkler combines cranberry-raspberry juice, lemon-lime soda and fresh fruit to create the perfect drink for your Independence Day picnic or party!

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cranberry-raspberry juice
  • 4 ounces lemon-lime soda
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Ice cubes or crushed ice

Instructions

  1. Pour the juice into a glass.
  2. Add some of the blueberries and a handful of ice.
  3. Top with lemon-lime soda.
  4. Garnish with fresh raspberries and blueberries.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 99
  • Sugar: 21
  • Sodium: 24
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0

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  1. Gina says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Omg yum! Your drink recipe looks sooo perfect! I wanna make it next time hubs and I do a BBQ nommmm

    Gina
    http://www.thepinkwings.com

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    • Sara says

      June 20, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      I hope you try it, Gina!

      Reply
  2. Serene @ House of Yumm says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Sara these are so fun!! Love 4th of July stuff! We’re having a 4th of July party and I think these would be perfect!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 21, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      Serene, I love the 4th, too! We’re having a party as well and I’m still planning the menu!!

      Reply
  3. Laurie says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    This sounds perfect for a hot summer day! I would be honored if you would hop over and share with us at the Tip Me Tuesday 4th of July linky.
    (http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/4th-of-july-crafts-and-recipes-add-yours/)
    Wink~ Laurie {aka The Tip Junkie}

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    • Sara says

      June 25, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      Laurie, I’M the one who’s honored that you stopped by! I just linked up. Thanks for the invite!

      Reply
  4. Alicia | The Dumbbelle says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:39 am

    Sara, this berry sparkler is so fun & refreshing. Will be making these!

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    • Sara says

      June 26, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks, Alicia! I can’t wait for you to try one!

      Reply
  5. Alecia says

    July 1, 2014 at 5:30 am

    Thank you for linking up to Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday last week. As one of the co-hosts, I will be featuring your recipe on Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday this week on my site, Detours in Life. Congrats! Please stop by and grab a feature button when you get a chance.

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    • Sara says

      July 1, 2014 at 6:56 am

      Thanks so much Alecia!

      Reply
  6. Sarah @ 702 Park Project says

    July 1, 2014 at 8:53 am

    Such fabulously cute ideas!! Just pinned! 🙂

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    • Sara says

      July 1, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks for the pin, Sarah!

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:17 am

    How would I make the berry sparkler drink using a mason jar dispenser? I’d love to make it for the 4th this weekend!

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    • Sara says

      June 30, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Just fill your dispenser with half juice, half lemon-lime soda. Garnish with fruit and you’re ready!

      Reply
  8. Hannah Flack says

    September 21, 2020 at 6:34 am

    Thank you for linking up to Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday last week. As one of the co-hosts, I will be featuring your recipe on Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday this week on my site, Detours in Life. Congrats! Please stop by and grab a feature button when you get a chance.

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