4th Of July Firecracker Punch Recipes

4TH OF JULY PUNCH

Steps:

• Process half of the watermelon in a blender until smooth, about 45 seconds. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher; discard solids. Repeat process with remaining watermelon.
• Whisk together sugar, lime juice, and ginger in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Add mixture to strained watermelon in pitcher; stir in chilled pineapple juice. Chill mixture at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
• Fill 8 highball glasses halfway with ice. Stir club soda and alcohol, if using, into watermelon mixture. Pour evenly into glasses.

FIRECRACKER PUNCH

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, cook cinnamon candies and 1 cup of the water over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until candies are melted; remove from heat. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In large punch bowl, stir candy mixture, remaining 3 cups water, the lemonade and orange juice concentrates until well mixed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, gently stir in ginger ale. Garnish with orange slices.

JULY 4TH FIRECRACKER PUNCH

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Chill until serving time.
• Pour into punch bowl and add ginger ale.