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This Healthy Red, White & Blue Cocktail Will Win The 4th Of July. Here's How To Make It

Liz Moody
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July 3, 2018
Liz Moody
Contributing Food Editor
By Liz Moody
Contributing Food Editor
Liz Moody is a food editor, recipe developer and green smoothie enthusiast. She received her creative writing and psychology degree from The University of California, Berkeley. Moody is the author of two cookbooks: Healthier Together and Glow Pops and the host of the Healthier Together podcast.
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July 3, 2018

With the Fourth of July falling on a Wednesday this year, there's a chance that you're woefully unprepared for the holiday—but no matter. With just a few simple ingredients that you already have on hand, you can create a festive cocktail that will bring out the patriotism in anyone (who likes wine, at least).

While your fancy friends might have told you not to compromise your quality vino with ice cubes, they likely never said anything about employing frozen fruit. Dunking in a few blueberries and strawberries adds a festive flair, cools down the drink (even if—ahem—someone forgot to buy ice), and, as a bonus, provides a nice alcoholic snack to munch on when you finish the drink. The splash of seltzer helps make sure you're hydrated, and the cardamom bitters add zest and depth while increasing the drink's digestive qualities, especially if you've chosen to partake heavily in BBQ options. Here's how to make it:

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Healthy 4th of July Cocktail

Serves 1

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white wine, preferably organic
  • ¼ cup seltzer
  • Dash of cardamom bitters
  • Small handful frozen strawberries
  • Small handful frozen blueberries
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Method

Gently stir together wine, seltzer, and bitters. Pour over strawberries and blueberries, and serve immediately.

Want to know what to eat for the 4th? We've got you covered there too.

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Liz Moody
Contributing Food Editor

Liz Moody is an author, blogger and recipe developer living in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated with a creative writing and psychology degree from The University of California, Berkeley. Moody has written two cookbooks: Healthier Together: Recipes for Two—Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships and Glow Pops: Super-Easy Superfood Recipes to Help You Look and Feel Your Best. She also hosts the Healthier Together Podcast, where she chats with notable chefs, nutritionists, and best-selling authors about their paths to success. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Food & Wine & Women’s Health.