Red, White & Blue Celebration Flight
A sophisticated non-alcoholic celebration flight featuring strawberry, coconut, and blueberry pours. Perfect for summer entertaining and holidays.
By Larry Leo | Prep: | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk, chilled and whisked
- 1/4 cup coconut water
- 16 oz chilled sparkling water
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- Small ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Base: Simmer strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice over medium heat for 8 minutes until syrupy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and chill.
- Prepare the Blueberry Base: Simmer blueberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice for 10 minutes until the berries burst and the liquid thickens. Strain and chill.
- Prepare the Coconut Base: Whisk together the chilled coconut milk, coconut water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble Pour 1 (The Red): In a 4-ounce tasting glass, combine 1.5 oz strawberry base with 2.5 oz sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Assemble Pour 2 (The White): In a 4-ounce tasting glass, combine 2 oz coconut base with 2 oz sparkling water. Top with lemon zest.
- Assemble Pour 3 (The Blue): In a 4-ounce tasting glass, combine 1.5 oz blueberry base with 2.5 oz sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Assemble Pour 4 (The Celebration): Layer 0.5 oz blueberry base at the bottom, followed by 1.5 oz coconut base, and top with 2 oz sparkling water mixed with a splash of strawberry syrup for a marbled effect.
- Arrange the four glasses on a wooden board and garnish the board with fresh berries and lemon rounds.
Category: mocktail-flights
Tags: mocktail flight, tasting board, party ideas, entertaining, non-alcoholic drinks, summer drinks, red white and blue, party drinks