Blueberry Rickety Eyeball Punch (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This punch-a spookified version of a classic rickey-is a refreshing drink for kids after trick-or-treating. Add some gin, and it's an[ equally refreshing after-dark cocktail for adults.] Ingredients:
12 to 24 fresh blueberries |
12 canned lychees in syrup, drained, plus 5 to 6 tablespoons syrup from the can |
3 cups blueberry juice cocktail |
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes) |
2 cups sparkling water |
ice |
3/4 cup gin, optional |
Directions:
1. Stick 1 to 2 blueberries, depending on their size, into the cavity of each lychee. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and freeze, about 1 hour. (Wait until the eyeballs thaw a bit before eating, so that you don't choke on them.)
2. Stir together 5 tablespoons of the lychee syrup, the blueberry juice and lime juice in a bowl or pitcher until combined. Stir in the sparkling water and add the lychee eyeballs. If it is a bit tart for your taste, add the remaining tablespoon syrup.
3. Serve in tall glasses over ice, spooning the lychee eyeballs into the glasses as you pour. For a grown-up twist, stir in the gin before adding the sparkling water. Enjoy!
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