July Fourth is just around the corner and besides watching fireworks, many of us will be getting together for fun, festive parties to celebrate the day. In addition to the usual barbeque fare, you can serve this patriotic, red colored summer spritzer made from the season’s fresh strawberries. And if you are feeling even more festive, you can add a little of your favorite alcohol to your drink!
Fresh Strawberry Spritzer
3 cups strawberry, plus extra strawberry slices for garnish
2 cups crushed ice
seltzer
mint leaves for garnish
Wash and remove the leaves from the strawberries. In a food processor, combine the strawberries and crushed ice and purée until smooth. Pour the mixture into 4 large glasses and add some seltzer to each glass. Serve cold and garnish the rim of each glass with a strawberry slice and mint leaves. Makes 4
- For some delicious dishes to serve with your drinks this July 4th, check out Italian Cooking Forum’s recipes index.