Liven up any bash with this tasty punch.

It’s sweet, tart, slightly effervescent, and sure to like both old and young."

This 4th of July punch is non-alcoholic, making it the perfect family-friendly barbecue beverage.

4th of July Firecracker Punch

Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Adults can feel free to spike their punch with a splash of vodka or gin.

We suggest serving it with ourCrispy Cereal-and-Berry Barsfor the ultimate pairing.

Ingredients

1 12cupsfreeze-dried raspberries (1 [1.3-oz.]

1 12cupsfreeze-dried strawberries (from 2 [0.8-oz.]

1(52-oz.)

Sift berry powder through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, and discard any large clumps.

Add lemonade and ginger beer to pitcher; whisk until powder is dissolved.

Garnish punch with frozen blueberries and lemon slices.

Serve immediately over ice.

If mixture separates after sitting for a bit, stir punch before serving.