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DIY Cotton Candy Drink – Create Your Own Flavor Party!

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Cotton Candy Drink Mocktails are the perfect party drink! Fluffy cotton candy dissolves into your favorite soda, creating a magical drink that’s as delicious as it is fun to make.

pink cotton candy over a 2 pink champagne flutes, Wilton sprinkles on a white counter with a pink cotton candy machine in the background.

Kids and adults will love experimenting with flavors – try strawberry, blue raspberry, lemon-lime, and more!

Cotton candy topper that melts into a burst of sweetness, making it perfect for birthday parties, a baby shower, New Year’s Eve, or just some extra special fun! Choose from flavors like pink cotton candy or create a colorful swirl.

Substitutions

Moms love options and this cotton candy mocktail is all about customization! Here are some ideas to swap things out based on what you have on hand:

  • No lemon-lime soda? Experiment with club soda, ginger ale, or even sparkling grape juice (white or pink) for a different twist.
  • For a sugar-free version, skip the simple syrup and use a few drops of stevia extract or a sugar-free flavored syrup. Remember, taste as you go to adjust sweetness.
  • Don’t have edible glitter? No worries! Use colored sugar for a festive touch, or add a few fun candies like Jolly Ranchers for a burst of flavor and color.
  • If you are concerned about artificial flavors, opt for natural fruit syrups or muddle fresh fruit in the bottom of the glass for a delightful taste sensation.

Equipment Needed:

cotton candy sugar, assorted sodas, assorted drinking straws, and glasses on a white counter with purple, pink, and blue cotton candy in the background

Ingredients:

  • Cloud Base:
    • Cotton Candy pink, blue, purple, or even a swirl
  • Sparkling Drink Options:
    • Lemon-Lime Soda (Sprite, 7-Up, etc.)
    • Cream Soda
    • Ginger Ale
    • Sparkling Grape Juice (white or pink)
    • Flavored Sparkling Water (lemon, berry, etc.)
  • Optional Fun:
    • Edible glitter (use sparingly)
    • Small candies to garnish
    • Flavored syrups (strawberry, raspberry, etc.) for an extra burst of flavor
blue soda in a glass topped with blue cotton candy, blue straws, with wilton blue spinkles on the counter

Instructions:

Gently fluff a piece of cotton candy so it’s wider than the rim of your glass.

 Select your favorite sparkling beverage and carefully fill the glass.

Top the drink with your cotton candy garnish. Poke a straw through the center. Take a drink, insert the cotton candy into the liquid, and watch the fluffy sweetness slowly dissolve into the drink.

For a festive touch, sprinkle edible glitter or a few fun candies around the cotton candy. Kids will love getting creative with their drinks.

closeup of pink cotton candy over a pink champagne flute

Make It Your Own – Flavor Adventures!

  • Muddle a few fresh raspberries or strawberries in the bottom of the glass before adding the soda. Or, add a splash of your favorite fruit juice – pineapple juice, cranberry juice, even a strawberry lemonade!
  • Squeeze a bit of lemon or lime juice into your drink base for a refreshing twist.
  • Stock up on different flavors of sparkling water and let kids experiment – it’s so much fun to create unique flavor combinations!
  • Muddle fresh fruit like raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries in the bottom of the glass. Add a splash of your favorite fruit juice – pineapple, mango, cranberry – for a tropical twist.
  • Squeeze a bit of lemon, lime, or even grapefruit juice into your drink base for a refreshing zing.
  • Choose flavored sparkling waters like ginger-lime, berry, or cucumber-mint to add unique flavor dimensions.
  • A splash of raspberry, strawberry, or vanilla syrup can add a touch of sweetness and transform your mocktail.
single blue soda in a v shaped glass with cotton candy suspended and a blue and white striped straw

Tips for the Perfect Cotton Candy Cloud

  • Use a piece of cotton candy that’s slightly wider than your glass for the best effect. Don’t have he cotton candy dissolve by falling into the glass.. 
  • Handle the cotton candy delicately to maintain its fluffy shape. 
  • For extra whimsy, try matching the color of the cotton candy with your chosen beverage. Pink cotton candy with strawberry soda? Green apple with lime-flavored sparkling water? So fun!
closeup view of purple soda in a glass topped with purple cotton candy, purple colored sugar on the rim of the glasses and purple straws

This cotton candy mocktail is a win for moms because it’s:

  • Easy to Make: No fancy mixology skills required!
  • Kid-Friendly: A sweet treat that feels special and exciting, perfect for birthday parties and special events.
  • Quick Cleanup: Minimal mess, maximum enjoyment.

Transform a regular drink into an extraordinary experience with these fun cotton candy mocktails. These whimsical mocktails look extra festive served in martini glasses or champagne flutes, making them perfect for everything from kid’s birthday parties to sophisticated bridal showers!

Cotton Candy Drink Mocktails

Cotton Candy Drink Mocktails

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Cotton Candy Drink Mocktails are the perfect party drink! Fluffy cotton candy dissolves into your favorite soda, creating a magical drink that's as delicious as it is fun to make. Perfect for parties, these creative drink recipes will be a hit with all ages!

Transform a regular drink into an extraordinary experience with these fun cotton candy mocktails. These whimsical mocktails look extra festive served in martini glasses or champagne flutes, making them perfect for everything from kid's birthday parties to sophisticated bridal showers!

Ingredients

Cloud Base:

  • Cotton Candy (pink, blue, or a swirl of both!)

Sparkling Drink Options:

  • Lemon-Lime Soda (Sprite, 7-Up, etc.)
  • Cream Soda
  • Ginger Ale
  • Sparkling Grape Juice (white or pink)
  • Flavored Sparkling Water (lemon, berry, etc.)

Optional Fun:

  • Edible glitter (use sparingly)
  • Small candies to garnish
  • Flavored syrups (strawberry, raspberry, etc.) for an extra burst of flavor

Instructions

    1. Create the Cloud: Gently fluff a piece of cotton candy so it's wider than the rim of your glass.
    2. Choose Your Fizz: Select your favorite sparkling beverage and carefully fill the glass.
    3. Magical Transformation: Top the drink with your cotton candy garnish. Poke a straw through the center and watch the fluffy sweetness slowly dissolve into the drink.
    4. Extra Sparkle (optional): Add a sprinkle of edible glitter or a few fun candies around the cotton candy for a festive touch! Kids will love getting creative with their drinks.

Notes

  • Easy to Make: No fancy mixology skills required!
  • Kid-Friendly: A sweet treat that feels special and exciting, perfect for birthday parties and special events.
  • Quick Cleanup: Minimal mess, maximum enjoyment.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 198Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 35mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 0gSugar: 50gProtein: 0g

*This calculation is just an estimate ~ results may vary!

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