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Firecracker Fizz


  • Author: Stephanie

Description

🔥 Firecracker Fizz

A red-hot cherry and cinnamon soda fizz that snaps, crackles, and pops with flavor!

⭐ Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cherry soda (cold)

  • ½ cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)

  • 2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice

  • 1 drop red food coloring (optional, for vivid color)

  • ¼ tsp cinnamon extract (or a dash of ground cinnamon for a mild spice)

  • Pop Rocks candy (cherry or strawberry flavor – for rim or topping)

  • Crushed ice

  • Maraschino cherries & cinnamon sticks (for garnish)


🔧 Directions:

  1. Prepare the Rim: Dip the rim of your glass in lemon juice, then coat with Pop Rocks for a crackling surprise.

  2. Build the Fizz: Fill glass with crushed ice. Pour in cherry soda and lemon-lime soda.

  3. Flavor Burst: Stir in cherry juice, red food coloring (if using), and cinnamon extract. Mix gently to combine.

  4. Garnish: Add a maraschino cherry and a cinnamon stick for a fiery finish.

  5. Snap, Crackle, Fizz: Sprinkle a bit of Pop Rocks on top just before serving for an explosive effect!


💡 Tip:

Serve immediately and let guests experience the crackle of Pop Rocks on first sip—it’s part drink, part show!

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