Ingredients (Serves 2):
1 cup cherry juice (100% or sweetened)
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (chilled)
1/4 cup pineapple juice (for tropical depth)
1 tbsp grenadine (for extra cherry pop and color)
1/2 cup crushed ice
Rainbow nonpareils or sprinkles (for “confetti” rim)
Maraschino cherries and lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions:
Prepare the rim: Dip the rim of each glass in a little pineapple juice, then into a plate of rainbow sprinkles to create a confetti-coated edge.
Mix the drink: In a shaker or pitcher, combine cherry juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Stir or shake well.
Fill glasses with crushed ice and pour in the juice mixture.
Top with soda: Slowly add lemon-lime soda for fizz.
Garnish with maraschino cherries and lemon slices. Serve with a festive straw!
Tips:
For a frozen version, blend all ingredients (except soda) with ice into a slush, then stir in soda at the end.
Add a splash of coconut rum or cherry vodka for an adult twist.
Swap in orange juice for pineapple for a brighter citrus profile
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