This sparkling lemonade is inspired by red drink, a red strawberry soda that is traditionally served for Juneteenth.
In my Northern childhood, Juneteenth was an unknown holiday.
There were no parades, no ceremonies honoring Emancipation and certainly no barbecues featuring red drink.
Photo: Cooks With Soul
Red has long been a heralded color on the African continent.
In Ghana, adinkra, the traditional mourning garment, is deep red.
This year, try a different twist on the traditional beverage with a sparkling strawberry-ginger lemonade.
I’ll be raising a glass of it to celebrate the holiday and honor my ancestors.
(Save the solids for another use.)
Combine the strawberry juice, lemonade and ginger beer in a large pitcher.
Serve over ice in tall glasses.
Garnish with sliced and/or whole berries and mint sprigs, if desired.
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