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Red, White, and Blue Layered Drink: Refresh Your Summer!

A refreshing and visually appealing layered drink perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups lemonade
  • 1 cup blue sports drink like Gatorade
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh fruit for garnish optional, such as strawberries and blueberries

Method
 

  1. Fill a clear glass with ice cubes to the top.
  2. Slowly pour the lemonade into the glass, filling it about one-third of the way.
  3. Carefully pour the blue sports drink over the back of a spoon to create a layer on top of the lemonade. Fill the glass until it is about two-thirds full.
  4. Finally, pour the cranberry juice over the back of a spoon to create the top layer. Fill the glass to the rim.
  5. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 28gSugar: 28g

Notes

  • For a fun twist, use flavored sparkling water instead of lemonade for a fizzy version.
  • To make a non-alcoholic cocktail, add a splash of club soda for extra fizz and garnish with mint leaves.

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