Hocus Pocus Cotton Candy Cocktail (Printable)
Vibrant cotton candy cocktail with fruity spirits, fizzy soda, and playful garnishes for celebrations.
# Components:
→ Spirits
01 - 3 oz vanilla vodka
02 - 2 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
→ Mixers
03 - 4 oz cranberry juice
04 - 2 oz lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite)
→ Garnish
05 - 2 large handfuls cotton candy (any color)
06 - 2 orange or lemon slices, for glass rim (optional)
07 - Edible glitter or colored sugar for rimming glass (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Run an orange or lemon slice along the edge of each glass and dip rims in colored sugar or edible glitter, if desired.
02 - Place a generous tuft of cotton candy into each serving glass.
03 - In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vanilla vodka, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice. Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
04 - Slowly pour the shaken cocktail mixture directly over the cotton candy in both glasses. Observe as the candy dissolves.
05 - Top each glass with lemon-lime soda to achieve a fizzy finish.
06 - Present immediately and relish the whimsical visual effect.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick to assemble with no cooking required
- Dazzling presentation with vibrant cotton candy and glitter
- Customizable for kids or adults alike
- Perfect centerpiece for holiday and themed events
02 -
- Contains no dairy or gluten making it inclusive for many guests
- Vegetarian friendly with alcohol
- Easily adapts to family friendly by omitting spirits
03 -
- Always use fresh cotton candy for fast and dramatic dissolving
- Chill the alcohol and juices separately for the coldest cocktail
- Pour slowly over the cotton candy to preserve the vibrant layering effect for photographs
- Try fruity edible glitter for extra wow factor the first sip is always the best