Fireworks Flair Cocktail Recipe

Celebrate Independence Day with this vibrant red cocktail! The star of the show? Stunning blueberry ice cubes that add a burst of flavor and visual flair. This easy-to-make recipe, originally from First for Women (6/27/11), creates a single serving of pure patriotic perfection. Get ready to impress your guests with this show-stopping drink!

Prep Time 50 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 147 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Fireworks Flair Cocktail

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How to Make Fireworks Flair Cocktail

  1. **Make Blueberry Ice Cubes (Prep time: 2 hours + 46 hours freezing):**
  2. Fill 4 ice cube molds halfway with water.
  3. Freeze for 2 hours.
  4. Add 3 blueberries to each mold.
  5. Fill the molds with water to the top.
  6. Freeze for 46 hours to ensure the blueberries are fully encased.
  7. **Prepare the Cocktail:**
  8. Fill a cocktail shaker with 4 plain ice cubes.
  9. Add 2 oz cranberry juice, 1.5 oz vodka, 0.75 oz blackberry brandy, and 0.75 oz triple sec to the shaker.
  10. Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
  11. Strain the cocktail into a tall glass filled with 4 blueberry ice cubes.
  12. Garnish with a lemon twist, creating an 'S' pattern around the blueberry ice cubes and adding a raspberry for extra color.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fireworks Flair Cocktail?

Fireworks Flair Cocktail takes about 53 minutes from start to finish — roughly 50 minutes to prepare and 3 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fireworks Flair Cocktail?

Fireworks Flair Cocktail has approximately 147 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fireworks Flair Cocktail?

The key ingredients for Fireworks Flair Cocktail are Blueberries, Water, Ice Cubes, Cranberry Juice, Vodka, Blackberry Brandy. See the full list with measurements above.

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