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is the perfect party drink for the 4th of July – with red, white, and blue fruit that will be the hit of any party or picnic!
When I first posted this recipe over 9 years ago, I knew it would become one of my favorite easy party drinks – and it’s one I love to make every summer to this day! This delicious easy punch is great to make ahead of time so the fruit juice comes together – it’s great for big 4th of July parties! Its totally easy to make, and if you want an adult version you can dump in a bottle of your favorite wine (or booze).
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At Sweet C’s, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.
Check out my web story about this punch!
To make this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Prep Fruit
Wash fresh fruit well. Slice apples into rounds, then use a cookie cutter or trace a star using a knife tip, and cut apples into star shapes.
With your apple stars cut, add frozen strawberries to the bottom of you pitcher, and cover with juice and sprite (in equal parts).Next, add your apple stars in on top of the strawberries. You’ll want to line them around the sides of the pitcher so you can see them as a middle layer.
Add Fruit
Next, fill it up with more juice and sprite. Add frozen blueberries on top as a floating layer, and serve!
Enjoy!
I like to serve this fun and patriotic 4th of July Fruit Punch in little mason jars with a simple piece of twine around it- and tuck a little flag toothpick in the twine.
The recipe we’re making below is non-alcoholic, but if you’d like to make an adult version, we’re adding tips below:
Some ideas to add to this punch to make it an adults-only 4th of July sangria:
We’re calling for basic apple juice in this recipe, but adding other juices that work well below:
For this punch, we’re calling for a classic apples, strawberries, and blueberries combination similar to a sangria – but you can switch up some of the fruit you pick based off what you have on hand. You’ll want to pick a white fruit that is large and easy enough to slice into star shapes – we recommend apples, dragonfruit, or pineapple.
Simply slice 1/2″ to 1″ thick slices of fruit and cut a star shape or use a star shaped cookie cutter to punch out a star shape of the fruit. Be sure to save any side bits for fruit salad!
Some of our favorite fruits that taste great – and keep up the patriotic red white and blue punch theme that is perfect for the 4th of July – are listed below:
You can pre-make the punch, without sprite, up to a day before serving when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Add sprite when ready to drink, as it will go flat if left out too long.
YES! We used a knife to cut stars out of apples, but you can use a cookie cutter to make it even easier!
Cut apples right before adding to punch, as the sprite will keep them from turning brown.
The smoky, rich flavors from barbecue sauce can balance out the sweetness of the fruit punch.
Miniature versions of these cookout classics would go well with a festive punch.
This sweet and savory side dish would complement the flavors in the fruit punch.
A tangy, vinaigrette-based pasta salad could provide a nice contrast to the sweet punch.
The spiciness of the shrimp can balance out the sweetness of the punch, and skewers are perfect for a casual, festive meal.
These skewers, with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, offer a refreshing and light appetizer.
These are classic side dishes that are often served at cookouts and would pair well with fruit punch.
Consider light desserts like fruit skewers or angel food cake to complement the punch without overwhelming sweetness.
If you’re looking for other recipes to celebrate this 4th of July, please check out more of our favorite red, white, and blue recipes below:
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Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 1gSodium: 25mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
