Red Vines “No-jito” Flight

Red Vines “No-jito” Flight

Jul 30, 2021 | Red Vines, Summer Recipes

Red Vines “No-jito” Flight

With Red Vines® Candy

red vines nojito flight

Ingredients

Prep Time: 5 Mins  |  Total Time: 10 Mins  |  Servings: 1 of each

 

RASPBERRY LEMONADE:

  • 6-8 raspberries

  • 3-4 lemon slices

  • 5 sprigs mint

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ cup simple syrup

  • ¼ cup sparkling beverage

  • 1 Red Vines straw

  • Ice, as needed

     

STRAWBERRY LIME:

  • 3 strawberries, sliced 

  • 3-4 lime slices

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • 4 sprigs mint

  • ¼ cup simple syrup

  • ¼ cup sparkling beverage

  • 1 Red Vines straw

  • Ice, as needed

PEACH:

  • 1 peach, sliced 

  • 3-4 lemon slices

  • ½ cup peach nectar

  • 5 sprigs mint

  • ¼ cup sparkling beverage

  • 1 Red Vines straw

  • Ice, as needed

01. Cut Red Vines to Create Straw

Use a pair of scissors to cut the top and bottom of the Red Vines Original Red Licorice Twists to create a straw and set aside.
red vines and nojito ingredients

02. Add Ingredients to Mason Jars

Add the first 4 ingredients to a glass or mason jar and muddle together.

nojito ingredients in mason jars

03. Add and Stir Sparkling Beverage, Simple Syrup and Ice

Add the sparkling beverage, simple syrup (if applicable), and ice, then stir.

stirring sparkling nojito drink

03. Add Red Vines Straw

Add your Red Vines straw and enjoy!

red vines nojito flight with licorice straw

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Sour Punch Blueberry Lemon Drop

Sour Punch Blueberry Lemon Drop

Jul 30, 2021 | Sour Punch, Summer Recipes

Sour Punch Blueberry Lemon Drop

With Sour Punch® Candy

sour punch blueberry lemon drop

Ingredients

Prep Time: 5 Mins  |  Total Time: 10 Mins  |  Servings: 2

 

FOR THE RIM: 

FOR THE LEMON DROP:

  • 30 blueberries

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ cup simple syrup

  • Ice

  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda

01. Finely Chop Sour Punch Candy

Start by finely chopping at least 15 pieces of Sour Punch Lemon Lovers Bites candy.

sour punch candy and blueberries

02. Mix Sugar and Sour Punch Candy

In a shallow dish, mix together both sugars and the chopped sour punch candy. In a separate shallow dish, add the honey.

sour punch candy and sugar mix

03. Dip Glass Rim in Candy

First, dip the rim of the glass in the honey allowing the excess to drip off, then dip into the sugar, candy mixture. Set aside.

glass rim covered in candy

04. Muddle Together Blueberries and Lemon Juice

In a tall glass or shaker, add approx. 20 blueberries and lemon juice and muddle together.

blueberry and lemon juice drink

05. Add Simple Syrup and Ice

Next, add simple syrup and ice. If using a shaker, shake together and strain into the glass. If using a glass, stir together and strain into the glass.

simple syrup and ice in blueberry lemon drop

06. Top with Lemon-Lime Soda and Blueberries

Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with the remaining blueberries.

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Sour Punch No-Churn Watermelon Sorbet

Sour Punch No-Churn Watermelon Sorbet

Jul 30, 2021 | Sour Punch, Summer Recipes

Sour Punch No-Churn Watermelon Sorbet

With Sour Punch® Candy

no churn watermelon sorbet

Ingredients

Prep Time: 1 Hour  |  Total Time: 25 Mins  |  Servings: 1 Quart

 

  • 4 cups watermelon, diced

  • 2 tablespoons honey, as needed

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

01. Freeze Watermelon Until Solid

Place the diced watermelon in a freezer-safe container and freeze until completely solid, at least 3 hours.

watermelon sorbet

02. Blend Watermelon and Lime Juice

In a food processor or a heavy duty blender, add the frozen watermelon and lime juice. Blend until smooth, adding ¼ cup of water as needed to loosen the ice.

watermelon and lime juice with sour punch candy

03. Fold in Sour Punch Candy

Once the watermelon is pureed to a smooth texture, pour into a mixing bowl and quickly fold in Sour Punch Assorted Americana Bites.

watermelon with sour punch candy

04. Serve Soft Sorbet or Freeze for a Firm Texture

For a softer texture, serve immediately. For a firmer texture, transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze for 1-2 hours.

watermelon sorbet

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Homemade Grape Soda

Homemade Grape Soda

May 25, 2021 | Red Vines, Summer Recipes

Homemade Grape Soda

With Red Vines® Candy

homemade grape soda with red vines candy straws

Ingredients

Serves 3

 

  • 1 pound concord or thomcord grapes

  • ½ cup sugar

  • ½ cup water

01. Combine Grapes, Sugar and Water

Combine the grapes, sugar and water in a large skillet.

Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the grapes have softened and broken down. Use a large spoon to smash the grapes against the side of the skillet. Remove from heat.

melting grapes with skillet on stovetop

02. Collect Juice Concentrate

Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour the grapes through the strainer to collect the grape juice concentrate. Press down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible from the grapes. Discard the grapes and set the concentrate aside to cool. You should be left with about 6 ounces total.

extract liquid from grapes

03. Pour Grape Juice and Insert Red Vines Grape Twist

Fill a glass with ice. Pour 2 ounces of grape juice concentrate into the glass and top off with sparkling water or club soda. Insert a Red Vines Grape Twist into the glass, stir, and enjoy.

Store leftover grape juice concentrate in the fridge.

filling glasses with grape Juice

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Sparkling Strawberry Mint Lemonade

Sparkling Strawberry Mint Lemonade

May 25, 2021 | Sour Punch, Summer Recipes

Sparkling Strawberry Mint Lemonade

With Sour Punch® Candy

Sour Punch Strawberry Mint Lemonade

Ingredients

 

Serves 4

 

  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves 

  • 1 lemon, sliced 

  • 4 cups sparkling water 

01. Melt Sour Punch Strawberry Straws

 

Combine the Sour Punch Strawberry Straws and a splash of water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.

Stir continuously to prevent the candy from sticking to the pan, adding more water, up to ½ cup, as necessary until melted.

Turn off the heat and scoop the melted Sour Punch into a bowl. 

melted sour punch candy

02. Dissolve Sugar in Water over Low Heat

 

Combine the sugar and the remaining ½ cup of water in a saucepan and simmer over low heat until dissolved, about a minute. Set aside.

sour punch blue lemonade iceberg float

03. Blend and Strain

 

Add the sugar water, lemon juice, and melted Sour Punch Strawberry Straws to a blender and blend until completely smooth.

Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the mixture through to catch any little chunks. 

sour punch blue lemonade iceberg float

04. Add Mint Leaves and Sparkling Water

 

Add the mint leaves to a pitcher followed by the lemon slices (reserve a few slices for garnishing the glasses).

Pour the blended Sour Punch mixture into the pitcher followed by the sparkling water and stir to combine. 

sparkling watermelon lemonade

05. Fill Glasses and Garnish with Lemon and Mint

 

Fill four glasses with ice. Pour the sparkling strawberry mint lemonade into each glass and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.

sparkling watermelon lemonade

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