4th Of July Inspired Food: Fireworks Red, White and Blue Daiquiris & Fruit-Tart Flag

Usually every Holiday I put up a special decor to go along with the theme of that day or special occasion! Unfortunately this year I just didn’t have time to do any of those things! However, I will see if I can make something happen at the last minute!

4th Of July Inspired Food: Fireworks Red, White and Blue Daiquiris & Fruit-Tart Flag

One of my good friends and upcoming designer put together this post of different ideas to try for today’s festivities! If you like to go against the tradition and try new things, then check out Renae’s round up of inspiration! (full post here- Summer, Summer, Summertime…_)

“Sweeten your holiday with this easy to make 4^th of July dessert. Using food as a way to garnish your table is an excellent and fun way to add pizzazz to any BBQ. Not only is this picture perfect for all you Instagramers out there, but it is not time consuming nor expensive to make and your guests will be ohhhh so impressed! Clever, huh?”- Renae- Summer, Summer, Summertime…_

This seems to be an easy enough recipe to try at the last minute: (courtesy of Food Network)

Fruit-Tart Flag

Directions
Fill pre-made miniature tart shells or phyllo cups with sweet mascarpone cream (recipe below), then arrange on a tray and top with blueberries and halved strawberry slices to create stars and stripes.Mascarpone Cream:Beat an 8-ounce container of mascarpone cheese and 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar with a mixer until smooth. Gently fold in 1/2 cup freshly whipped cream.

This is what I want to try-

Fireworks Red, White and Blue Daiquiris

Ingredients

Blue:

2 cups ice cubes

1/3 cup blue passion fruit liqueur, such as Hpnotiq or Alize

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)

2 tablespoons blue curacao liqueur

2 tablespoons white rum

2 tablespoons sugar

Red:

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup watermelon chunks, frozen

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

2 tablespoons white rum

1 tablespoon sugar

1 cup ice cubes

White:

1 cup coconut sorbet

1/4 cup rum

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

1 cup ice cubes

Directions

Begin by making the blue layer: Put 1 1/2 cups of the ice cubes in the carafe of a blender. Add the passion fruit liqueur, lime juice, blue curacao, rum and sugar. Blend until slushy and there are no chunks of ice left, adding the remaining 1/2 cup of ice if needed. Transfer to a large measuring cup or small bowl and place in the freezer while you make the next layer.

For the red layer: Rinse out the blender and then add the frozen strawberries, watermelon, lime juice, rum and sugar. Blend until slushy and there are no chunks of fruit. With the motor running, add the ice, a few cubes a time, until thick and smooth. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water if the consistency is too thick. Transfer to another small bowl and place in the freezer while making the final layer.

For the white layer: Rinse out the blender and add the coconut sorbet, rum and lime juice. Blend until smooth and thick. With the motor running, add the ice, a few cubes at a time, and continue to blend until thick and no bits of ice remain.

Pour the red layer into the bottom of six 8-ounce glasses, about 1/3 cup each. Gently spoon 1/3 cup of the blue layer over the red layer so they stay separate. Finish by spooning 1/3 cup of the white layer over the second layer in each glass.

Courtesy of www.foodnetwork.com