fourth of-july
The 250th Jubilee USA Anniversary Mocktail
A perfectly layered red-white-blue mocktail with pomegranate, coconut cream, and butterfly pea flower, crowned with 50 gold stars for America's 250th.
15 min1Advanced
fourth of july · alcohol-free
The Firecracker Fizz
A bold red-and-white layered mocktail with pomegranate, coconut cream, and a sparkling blue butterfly pea flower top — the ultimate 4th of July drink.
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Prep time
10 min
Total time
10 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- 0.5 oz grenadine
- 1.5 oz coconut cream
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz butterfly pea flower sparkling water (or blue-tinted sparkling water)
- Ice cubes
- Red, white, and blue star sprinkles for garnish
- Maraschino cherry and blueberries for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Fill a tall highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Build the drink
Combine pomegranate juice and grenadine. Pour slowly over the ice — this is your red layer.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
In a small bowl, mix coconut cream and simple syrup until smooth. Using the back of a spoon held just above the red layer, slowly pour the coconut cream to create the white middle layer.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Slowly pour the butterfly pea flower sparkling water over the back of a spoon to create the blue top layer.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a cherry, a few blueberries on a pick, and a sprinkle of star-shaped sprinkles on top.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Serve immediately — do not stir. Let your guests admire the layers before drinking.
Recipe Tips
- Butterfly pea flower tea makes a stunning natural blue: steep 1 tablespoon of dried flowers in 1 cup of hot water for 5 minutes, let cool, then add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the color.
- For a batch version: make the pomegranate base in a pitcher, add coconut cream layer per glass, and top with sparkling water individually.
- The layers will mix as you drink — that's part of the fun. The flavor combination is delicious throughout.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: Set up three labeled components and let guests build layered individual drinks over ice rather than trying to batch the layers.
Easy swaps: Use cranberry juice for red and butterfly pea tea for blue. Use white grape juice or coconut water for the pale middle layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the layers stay separate?
They will hold briefly when poured slowly over ice, then blend into a colorful drink.
Can I make it without food coloring?
Yes. Cranberry and butterfly pea tea provide fruit- and tea-based color options.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. It is alcohol-free; use sturdy cups and simple edible garnishes for children.
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