Description
Sweet cotton candy cocktails create playful party treat in glass. Summer celebrations sparkle with these delightful drinks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquids:
- 6 ounces (177 milliliters) vanilla-flavored vodka
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) strawberry simple syrup
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) sparkling water
Solid Ingredients:
- 2 cups (474 milliliters) ice
- 2 inches sized ball of pink cotton candy (vanilla or strawberry flavored)
- 1 fluffed-up ball of pink cotton candy (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare cocktail shaker by combining vanilla vodka, strawberry simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, sparkling water, and a small cotton candy ball. Add two cups of ice, noting the cotton candy will quickly dissolve and infuse sweetness into the mixture.
- Seal shaker tightly and agitate vigorously for 10-15 seconds to thoroughly chill and blend ingredients, ensuring optimal temperature and flavor integration.
- Position strainer over a highball glass and pour mixture, separating liquid from ice. Observe the delicate pink hue imparted by the dissolved cotton candy.
- Delicately place a fluffy pink cotton candy segment along the glass rim, taking care to keep it dry and prevent premature melting. This creates both a decorative and interactive garnish element.
- Present the cocktail immediately, allowing guests to experience the whimsical transformation as the cotton candy gradually melts into the drink, enhancing its sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Dissolve cotton candy gently to control sweetness level and prevent over-diluting the cocktail’s delicate flavor profile.
- Chill glasses beforehand to maintain drink temperature and enhance overall sensory experience.
- Use fresh ingredients like squeezed lemon juice and high-quality vodka to elevate the cocktail’s complexity and smoothness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg