Fourth of July Recipes – Champagne and Sugarplums https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com Let's Celebrate Together Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:38:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.12 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-Icon-Transparent-Dark-Version-40x40.png Fourth of July Recipes – Champagne and Sugarplums https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com 32 32 The Best Fourth of July Recipe Ideas https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/the-best-fourth-of-july-recipe-ideas-for-dinner-dessert-and-more/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:35:00 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=2305 We published our list of the Best Fourth of July Crafts recently and it got a lot of love from our fans so, we decided to create one for The Best Fourth of July Recipe Ideas! This list is made with help from our fellow bloggers and certainly has the tastiest, most festive recipes for the Fourth of July. There are plenty of dessert and snack ideas so be sure to PIN this list for future use! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. Of course, we love anything and everything holiday so it was a delight to put this list together and discover all the creative ways red, white and blue can be used in recipes. Do you have a favourite Fourth of July recipe? Take some pics and then share it with us in the comments below. Patriotic Devilled Jello-O Eggs – Loving Home School Red White & Blue Layered Fruit & Ice Cream Treat –  In the Kitch Red, White and Blue Cherry Almond Sugar Cookies – Sustain My Cooking Habit Easy and Quick Fourth of July Strawberry Parfait Dessert Idea – Champagne and Sugarplums 4th July Brownie Flag with Peanut Butter Fruit – A Mummy Too Easy 4th of July Cupcakes – Recipes From A Pantry Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe + Tutorial – Recipes From a Pantry Red White and Blue Frozen Sangria – The Fitchen American Flag Tart – Cooking on the Front Burner Cute Fourth of July Patriotic Marshmallows on a Stick – Honey and Lime Red White and Blue Trifle – Bitz n Giggles Patriotic Surfboard Cookies – Well If She Can Do It The Best Fourth of July Recipe Ideas Old Glory Fruit Pizza – Huckleberry Life Patriotic Snack Cakes – Dancing Through the Rain Easy Patriotic Snack Mix Dessert – Dear Creatives Low Carb Protein Cake Recipe (Low Carb Patriotic Cake) – Mind Body and Spirit Wellbeing 4th of July Red White and Blue Tofu and Berry Cheesecake – Champagne and Sugarplums Patriotic Bark – Loving Home School Fourth of July Snack Mix – Champagne and Sugarplums Red White & Blue M&M’s Cookie Tart – Dancing Through the Rain We hope you like our list of The Best Fourth of July Recipe Ideas for Dinner, Dessert and more! If you’re looking for some festive decorating ideas we also have these Fourth of July Favour Boxes or our Dollar Store Upgrade Celebration Candles.

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]]> We published our list of the Best Fourth of July Crafts recently and it got a lot of love from our fans so, we decided to create one for The Best Fourth of July Recipe Ideas! This list is made with help from our fellow bloggers and certainly has the tastiest, most festive recipes for the Fourth of July. There are plenty of dessert and snack ideas so be sure to PIN this list for future use!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

The Best Fourth of July Recipe Ideas for Dinner, Dessert and more!

Of course, we love anything and everything holiday so it was a delight to put this list together and discover all the creative ways red, white and blue can be used in recipes. Do you have a favourite Fourth of July recipe? Take some pics and then share it with us in the comments below.

The Best Fourth of July Recipe Ideas

We hope you like our list of The Best Fourth of July Recipe Ideas for Dinner, Dessert and more! If you’re looking for some festive decorating ideas we also have these Fourth of July Favour Boxes or our Dollar Store Upgrade Celebration Candles.

Happy Fourth of July from Champagne and Sugarplums

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]]> Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/red-blue-and-lychee-sangria/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/red-blue-and-lychee-sangria/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:27:42 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=6212 Originating from Spain, sangria is a sweet cocktail made by combining wine and fresh fruit.  This delicious drink is festive, fancy and therefore perfect for Fourth of July celebrations.  Not to mention, this fruity, boozy cocktail is amazing in summer, since the fruits and berries are in season.  Traditionally, a Spanish red wine is used – but we wanted to create a lighter tasting, red, white and blue drink for a patriotic treat!  So, get your glasses ready and greet your guests with a big pitcher of delicious LYCHEE SANGRIA! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. Serve this sangria chilled at your Fourth of July barbecue.  This festive cocktail tastes great with the foods of summer, salads, hamburgers, steaks, and a variety of appetizers.  Try this festive trail mix or our strawberry parfait, which not only compliments the sangria, but will have your guests clearing their plates!  What do you need to make a Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria? White wine – to create a light, fruity and fresh sangria Lychee Liquor – to pair with the wine, giving an extra punch Lychee Juice – this helps balance some of the alcohol, and really enhances the lychee flavour Berries – raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Sangria must contain fresh fruits and we think these ones are best for a Fourth of July celebration! How do you make Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria? Pour the white wine into a pitcher and then add the liquor and lychee juice Stir Chop the strawberries and toss into the pitcher, top with whole blueberries, raspberries and blackberries Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight if you can When ready to serve, fill glasses half way, allowing  fruit to fall into the glasses with the sangria How to make the best sangria Sangria is best when refrigerated for 4 hours, if not overnight. This will allow the berries to infuse with the wine and liquor, giving the sangria its flavour.  If you don’t have the time, don’t worry! Let the sangria stand for at least 15 minutes. This recipe is delicious and perfect for the Fourth of July, since strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are in season. Using fresh berries is best as they won’t become mushy like frozen fruit can. Plus, you’ll achieve the red, white and blue colours that are essential for celebrating this festive occasion! We hope you loved this Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria recipe as much as we do! We hope you have an amazing long weekend – and don’t forget to share your photos with us in the comments or through our social media channels!

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]]> Originating from Spain, sangria is a sweet cocktail made by combining wine and fresh fruit.  This delicious drink is festive, fancy and therefore perfect for Fourth of July celebrations.  Not to mention, this fruity, boozy cocktail is amazing in summer, since the fruits and berries are in season.  Traditionally, a Spanish red wine is used – but we wanted to create a lighter tasting, red, white and blue drink for a patriotic treat!  So, get your glasses ready and greet your guests with a big pitcher of delicious LYCHEE SANGRIA!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

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Serve this sangria chilled at your Fourth of July barbecue.  This festive cocktail tastes great with the foods of summer, salads, hamburgers, steaks, and a variety of appetizers.  Try this festive trail mix or our strawberry parfait, which not only compliments the sangria, but will have your guests clearing their plates! 

Sangria in a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums

What do you need to make a Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria?

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  • White wine – to create a light, fruity and fresh sangria
  • Lychee Liquor – to pair with the wine, giving an extra punch
  • Lychee Juice – this helps balance some of the alcohol, and really enhances the lychee flavour
  • Berries – raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Sangria must contain fresh fruits and we think these ones are best for a Fourth of July celebration!
Sangria in a glass and a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums

How do you make Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria?

  • Pour the white wine into a pitcher and then add the liquor and lychee juice
  • Stir
  • Chop the strawberries and toss into the pitcher, top with whole blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight if you can
  • When ready to serve, fill glasses half way, allowing  fruit to fall into the glasses with the sangria
Pouring white wine in to a pitcher with white bowls of various berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums
A pitcher beside a bottle of lychee liquor with white bowls of various berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums

A pitcher beside a carton of lychee juice with white bowls of various berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums
Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria in a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums

How to make the best sangria

  • Sangria is best when refrigerated for 4 hours, if not overnight. This will allow the berries to infuse with the wine and liquor, giving the sangria its flavour.  If you don’t have the time, don’t worry! Let the sangria stand for at least 15 minutes.
  • This recipe is delicious and perfect for the Fourth of July, since strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are in season. Using fresh berries is best as they won’t become mushy like frozen fruit can. Plus, you’ll achieve the red, white and blue colours that are essential for celebrating this festive occasion!
Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria in a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums
Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria in a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums

Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria in a glass and a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums
Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria in a glass and a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums

Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria in a glass and a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums
Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria in a glass and a pitcher, surrounded by berries on a white countertop by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you loved this Red, Blue and Lychee Sangria recipe as much as we do! We hope you have an amazing long weekend – and don’t forget to share your photos with us in the comments or through our social media channels!

Happy Fourth of July from Champagne and Sugarplums

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]]> https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/red-blue-and-lychee-sangria/feed/ 0 Fourth of July Snack Mix https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/fourth-of-july-snack-mix/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/fourth-of-july-snack-mix/#respond Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:56:00 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=6271 We made special themed treat that’s perfect for watching fireworks, take on a hike or munch on during a picnic in the park – a Fourth of July Snack Mix. It has wheat cereal, peanuts, blue M&Ms, Nibs and yogurt covered pretzels. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. We love a themed snack mix (check out our Easter Bunny Trail Mix for another great snack recipe). There is something awesome about tossing a bunch of goodies together and creating a perfect seasonal treat that can go anywhere. Maybe because its so easy! Or maybe because there is so much room for creativity – you can substitute ingredients for anything you have handy. Nuts, seeds, cereals, yogurt covered raisins, popcorn, mini marshmallows and more. So raid your pantry and let’s get mixing! What you’ll need: Nuts Pretzels Blue M&M’s Nibs or licorice Wheat or oat cereal Yogurt covered pretzels Let’s get mixing our Fourth of July Snack Mix There is ONE step here – gather your ingredients and toss them together! No patriotic celebration will be complete without a big bowl of this Fourth of July Snack Mix for everyone to enjoy! For more Fourth of July recipes check out our List of the Best Fourth of July Recipes, Red, White and Blue Tofu Cheesecake, and Layered Strawberry Parfait.

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]]> We made special themed treat that’s perfect for watching fireworks, take on a hike or munch on during a picnic in the park – a Fourth of July Snack Mix. It has wheat cereal, peanuts, blue M&Ms, Nibs and yogurt covered pretzels.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Snack Mix in a white bowl on a white background with blue and red stars and confetti by Champagne and Sugarplums

We love a themed snack mix (check out our Easter Bunny Trail Mix for another great snack recipe). There is something awesome about tossing a bunch of goodies together and creating a perfect seasonal treat that can go anywhere. Maybe because its so easy! Or maybe because there is so much room for creativity – you can substitute ingredients for anything you have handy. Nuts, seeds, cereals, yogurt covered raisins, popcorn, mini marshmallows and more. So raid your pantry and let’s get mixing!

Snack Mix in a white bowl on a white background with blue and red stars and confetti by Champagne and Sugarplums

What you’ll need:

  • Nuts
  • Pretzels
  • Blue M&M’s
  • Nibs or licorice
  • Wheat or oat cereal
  • Yogurt covered pretzels

White bowls with ingredients for Snack Mix on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Let’s get mixing our Fourth of July Snack Mix

White bowls with ingredients for Snack Mix on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

There is ONE step here – gather your ingredients and toss them together!

Snack Mix in a white bowl on a white background with blue and red stars and confetti by Champagne and Sugarplums

Snack Mix in a white bowl on a white background with blue and red stars and confetti by Champagne and Sugarplums
Snack Mix in a white bowl on a white background with blue and red stars and confetti by Champagne and Sugarplums

Fourth of July Snack Mix in a white bowl on a white background with blue and red stars and confetti by Champagne and Sugarplums

No patriotic celebration will be complete without a big bowl of this Fourth of July Snack Mix for everyone to enjoy!

Fourth of July Snack Mix in a white bowl on a white background with blue and red stars and confetti by Champagne and Sugarplums

For more Fourth of July recipes check out our List of the Best Fourth of July Recipes, Red, White and Blue Tofu Cheesecake, and Layered Strawberry Parfait.

Fourth of July Snack Mix in a white bowl on a white background with blue and red stars and confetti by Champagne and Sugarplums

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Fourth of July Snack Mix

No patriotic celebration will be complete without a big bowl of this Fourth of July Snack Mix for everyone to enjoy!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, july, nuts, salty snack, snack, Snack Mix, Sweet and Salty
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 270kcal
Cost $15

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Wheat cereal squares
  • 1½ cups Peanuts
  • 1 cup Pretzels
  • 1 cup Yogurt covered pretzels
  • ½ cup Blue M&Ms
  • ½ cup Nibs

Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl
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