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How To Make A Non-Alcoholic Cotton Candy Mocktail

Here is a great cotton candy mocktail drink that is perfect for kids and adults! Made with cotton candy this mixed drink is super fun and festive!

This fun and sweet non alcoholic tasty cotton candy mocktail has a very beautiful and festive pink color! This is a super fun drink to make for kids or non drinkers at a party! The recipe calls for cotton candy, pink sugar and strawberry soda which makes for a pretty sparking pink drink. This is a great sparkling drink recipe for a crowd! Your guests will be so impressed! #mocktail #nonalcoholicdrinks #nonalcoholic #mocktailrecipe

The holidays are such a fun time for family gatherings! It’s also a super fun time for fancy food and drinks. There are lots of fancy cocktail options for adults, but what about the kids and the non drinkers?

They deserve something fun too! Today I am sharing a super fun cotton candy mocktail that is not only pretty, it’s delicious too!

Elevate your fun drinks with this delightful concoction of strawberry soda and pink cotton candy. Served in plastic champagne glasses and topped with an optional cherry, this cotton candy mocktail recipe offers a vibrant drink that’s much fun and sure to impress!

FAQs:

  1. Is there any alcohol in this mocktail?
    No, this is a fun mocktail, which means it’s free from alcoholic beverages and perfect for all ages.
  2. Can I use a different soda?
    Yes, sparkling pink lemonade, raspberry ginger ale, or lemon-lime soda work great!
  3. Is grape juice an alternative to strawberry soda?
    Absolutely! Grape juice or cranberry juice will give a different but delightful twist.

Tips and Tricks:

  1. Dip the rim of the glass in a bowl of water or corn syrup, and then onto a small plate of pink decorating sugar or colored sugar for a fancy touch.
  2. For the best results, pour the strawberry soda over the top of the cotton candy right in front of your guest to see the cotton candy dissolve – it’s the fun part!

Variations:

  1. Unicorn Cotton Candy Mocktail: Combine vibrant colors like blue cotton candy with pineapple juice for a touch of magic. Add edible glitter for a true unicorn drink.
  2. Blue Mocktails: Use blue cotton candy and club soda or lemon-lime soda.
  3. For those who enjoy an adult drink version, a splash of lime juice can be added.

Where to Serve:

  1. Valentine’s Day: The pink hue makes it perfect for a romantic setting.
  2. Baby Shower: Your guests will love these fun cotton candy mocktails.
  3. New Year’s Eve Party: Add some festive drinks to your holiday season.

Common Problems For Making A Cotton Candy Mocktail and How to Avoid Them:

  1. Cotton candy melts too quickly: Ensure the soda is chilled. Pour over the top of the cotton candy only when you’re ready to serve.
  2. Too sweet: Balance it out with club soda or lemon-lime soda.

Tips for Making This Recipe with Kids:

  1. Kids love the fun way cotton candy transforms in the drink. Let them place a piece of cotton candy in the plastic champagne flutes.
  2. Ensure safety. Use plastic champagne glasses instead of glass.
  3. Let them decorate the rim of the glass with sugar crystals. It’s their favorite part!

Topping Options:

  1. Fresh fruit like pineapple wedges or cherries.
  2. A cloud of cotton candy on top of the drink.
  3. Candy skewer for an extra touch.

The combination of the sweet and fizzy strawberry soda with the fluffy pink cotton candy makes a simple recipe that delights the taste buds. It’s not just a drink but an experience. Watching the cotton candy dissolve into the soda is truly a magical sight, making it one of our favorite things and favorite flavors to serve.

This fun and sweet non alcoholic tasty cotton candy mocktail has a very beautiful and festive pink color! This is a super fun drink to make for kids or non drinkers at a party! The recipe calls for cotton candy, pink sugar and strawberry soda which makes for a pretty sparking pink drink. This is a great sparkling drink recipe for a crowd! Your guests will be so impressed! #mocktail #nonalcoholicdrinks #nonalcoholic #mocktailrecipe

Enjoy your delightful concoction and have fun experimenting with different flavors.

This fun and sweet non alcoholic tasty cotton candy mocktail has a very beautiful and festive pink color! This is a super fun drink to make for kids or non drinkers at a party! The recipe calls for cotton candy, pink sugar and strawberry soda which makes for a pretty sparking pink drink. This is a great sparkling drink recipe for a crowd! Your guests will be so impressed! #mocktail #nonalcoholicdrinks #nonalcoholic #mocktailrecipe

Cotton Candy Mocktail Recipe

Mocktails are a super fun addition to any holiday party! This fun cotton candy mocktail recipes perfect for kids, wonderfully sweet and you can get some faux champagne glasses to make it super fun for all!

For some more fun recipes check out this fantastic list of Tasty Mocktails for any occasion! We all love sweet drinks that are non alcoholic!

What ingredients are in this easy Cotton candy mocktail recipe?

  1. Pink Decorating Sugar: This adds a decorative touch to the rim of the glass, enhancing the presentation of the mocktail. It provides an initial taste of sweetness and crunch as you sip the drink, making the drinking experience more interactive and delightful.
  2. Strawberry Soda: Strawberry soda is the primary liquid base of the mocktail. Its fizzy and sweet nature complements the cotton candy perfectly. The flavor of strawberry soda is distinct and provides a fruity backdrop to the drink. It also plays a role in dissolving the cotton candy, which is a visual treat.
  3. Pink Cotton Candy: The star of the mocktail! Cotton candy gives the drink its unique character. It not only provides additional sweetness but also serves as an interactive element, dissolving mesmerizingly when the strawberry soda is poured over it. It also imparts a cloud-like visual appeal, making the drink look whimsical and magical.
  4. Plastic Champagne Glasses: The choice of serving vessel is important. Plastic champagne glasses offer elegance without the risk of breakage, especially when serving younger audiences or in more casual settings. The shape also allows for a nice visual display of the dissolving cotton candy.
  5. Cherries for Garnish (optional): Cherries add a touch of color contrast and a burst of flavor to the drink. They also lend a classic cocktail garnish feel, elevating the mocktail presentation. Plus, who doesn’t love a cherry on top?

Each ingredient, though simple, contributes to making the mocktail an unforgettable experience, both in terms of taste and visual appeal.

What are some other fun mocktails to try?

This fun and sweet non alcoholic tasty cotton candy mocktail has a very beautiful and festive pink color! This is a super fun drink to make for kids or non drinkers at a party! The recipe calls for cotton candy, pink sugar and strawberry soda which makes for a pretty sparking pink drink. This is a great sparkling drink recipe for a crowd! Your guests will be so impressed! #mocktail #nonalcoholicdrinks #nonalcoholic #mocktailrecipe
Yield: 10 Drinks

Super Simple and Fun Cotton Candy Mocktail

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

A fun and sweet mocktail non alcholic drink perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pink decorating sugar
  • 1 2-liter bottle strawberry soda
  • 1 bag pink cotton candy
  • Plastic champagne glasses
  • Cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wet the rim of each plastic glass and dip it
    into the pink decorating sugar.setting up champagne glasses for sugar rims with party strawsempty champagne glasses with pink sugar rims
  2. Fill each glass with cotton candy.four glasses filled with cotton candy
  3. Pour the strawberry soda into the glass and top
    with a cherry.pouring strawberry drink into champagne glassThis fun and sweet non alcoholic tasty cotton candy mocktail has a very beautiful and festive pink color! This is a super fun drink to make for kids or non drinkers at a party! The recipe calls for cotton candy, pink sugar and strawberry soda which makes for a pretty sparking pink drink. This is a great sparkling drink recipe for a crowd! Your guests will be so impressed! #mocktail #nonalcoholicdrinks #nonalcoholic #mocktailrecipe

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 143Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 26mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 0gSugar 8gProtein 0g

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Janine Huldie

Wednesday 11th of December 2019

Pinned and totally am making for my girls as they seriously would flip over this drink. So, thanks for sharing and cannot wait to surprise them with this drink this holiday season now :)

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