Recipe

Spring is upon us. Whether you are hosting a brunch, a Mother’s Day get-together or are just looking for a refreshing beverage, you may really enjoy this layered fruit spritzer recipe. You can even add a splash of champagne. Cheers!

INGREDIENTS

20-ounce can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice

6-ounce container blackberries

1 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 cup blueberries

1 cup gingerale

1. Drain the juice from the can of pineapple chunks and reserve the juice. Set aside. It should be approximately 1 cup of juice and 2 cups of pineapple chunks. DIRECTIONS

2. In a 16-ounce glass, put a 1/2-cup of the pineapple chunks, 7-8 blackberries, 1/4-cup strawberries and 1/4-cup blueberries.

3. Pour 1/4-cup of the pineapple juice and 1/4-cup ginger ale on top of the fruit.

Makes four servings. ■

Cathy Blatnik grew up in Maryland, but has lived in Michigan for almost 17 years with her family, which includes her husband, adult stepson, adult daughter and a son in high school. She has been baking and cooking for as long as she can remember in Cathy’s “Kitchen.”