The Best Valentine’s Day Punch

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cup pineapple juice
• 4 cup Sprite or 7UP
• 1 cup frozen strawberries pureed
• ½ lb fresh strawberries halved and shaped like hearts
• Ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Defrost the frozen strawberries and blend them into a smooth puree using a hand blender.
2. 2 Remove the leaves from the fresh strawberries, slice them in half, and trim each slice into a heart shape using a paring knife.
3. 3 In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree and half of the heart-shaped strawberries.
4. 4 Add the pineapple juice to the pitcher and stir gently.
5. 5 Pour in the Sprite or 7UP just before serving to keep the fizz intact.
6. 6 Serve the punch in glasses filled with ice cubes, garnished with the reserved heart-shaped strawberries.

NUTRITION

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g