Every picnic is extra fun with a special drink. American Girl's "Celebrate" party book includes some fun recipes. Here's one that the Yak liked to help celebrate the Fourth.

Michigan Fizz

1 or 2 cans frozen cherry juice concentrate

Ginger ale (as many bottles as you'll need to serve)

1 jar maraschino cherries

oranges or kiwi fruit, sliced

Put 3 tablespoons frozen cherry juice concentrate into a tall glass. Don't add water! Add 1 cup ginger ale. Decorate with a slice of orange or kiwi, a colorful straw and cherry. For extra fun, guests can decorate their own glasses.

Pub Date: 07/12/99