Fireworks Flair Cocktail

A red cocktail with blueberry ice cubes for Independence Day. From First for Women, 6/27/11. Allow blueberry ice cubes to freeze for 48 hours before serving. This recipe is for 1 serving, using 4 blueberry ice cubes per tall glass.

• Ready In: 3 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 6 ounces

Ingredients

• ICECUBES

• 12  blueberries
•  water, to cover

• COCKTAIL

• 4  ice cubes
• 1⁄2 cup cranberry juice
• 1  ounce vodka
• 1⁄2 ounce blackberry brandy
• 1⁄2 ounce triple sec
• 1  blueberries, for garnish (optional)
• 1  raspberries, for garnish (optional)
• 1  three-inch-long strip lemon rind, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. BLUEBERRY ICE CUBES:
2. In ice cube mold, fill 4 molds half-way with water. Freeze for 2 hours. Drop in 3 blueberries. Add water to fill those cubes. Place in freezer for 48 hours to set.
3. COCKTAIL:
4. Place 4 plain ice cubes in cocktail shaker. Add cranberry juice, vodka, blackberry brandy, and triple sec. Shake; strain into glass.
5. Add blueberry ice cubes.
6. Garnish with strip of lemon rind in an S-pattern around blueberry then raspberry.