Cotton Candy Mocktail – The Fizzy, Sweet Party Drink Everyone Loves Recipe
This Cotton Candy Mocktail is a fun, fizzy, and sweet party drink that’s sure to delight guests of all ages. Featuring a sparkling lemon-lime soda base and vibrant cotton candy that dissolves for a burst of sugary sweetness, this mocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations or casual refreshment, it also includes an optional sprinkle-coated rim and charming garnishes to elevate the presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (16 oz glass) 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rim (optional):
- 1 lime wedge
- ¼ cup sprinkles or decorating sugar
Drink:
- 3 oz cotton candy (per 16 oz glass)
- 12 oz lemon-lime soda
Garnishes:
- 3 oz extra cotton candy (to top, not touching drink)
- Maraschino cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Decorate the Rim: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass to moisten it. Then, dip the rim into sprinkles or decorating sugar to create a colorful, festive coating that adds texture and sweetness.
- Add Cotton Candy: Place 3 ounces of cotton candy carefully at the bottom of each 16-ounce glass, making sure to avoid contact with the rim so the sparkle remains intact.
- Pour Soda: Slowly pour 12 ounces of lemon-lime soda over the cotton candy. Watch as the cotton candy dissolves into the soda, creating a fizzy, sweet infusion that forms the base of your mocktail.
- Garnish: Carefully place extra cotton candy on top of the glass without letting it touch the liquid. Add a maraschino cherry or a straw, if desired, to finish and enhance the drink’s visual appeal.
Notes
- Be sure to pour the soda slowly to prevent excessive fizzing that can cause spills.
- The cotton candy on top is purely decorative and should not touch the liquid to prevent it from melting prematurely.
- This mocktail can be easily scaled up for parties by preparing multiple glasses ahead of time.
- Use fresh cotton candy for best texture and flavor.
- To keep the rim sprinkles fresh, decorate just before serving.
Keywords: cotton candy mocktail, fun party drink, fizzy sweet drink, lemon-lime soda mocktail, non-alcoholic cocktail, colorful drink
