Pink Champagne Cotton Candy (Printable)
A sparkling pink drink with cotton candy topping, perfect for celebrations and refreshment.
# What You'll Need:
→ Mocktail Base
01 - 2 cups sparkling white grape juice, chilled
02 - 1 cup sparkling raspberry or strawberry soda, chilled
03 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice, chilled
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Garnish
05 - 4 small handfuls pink cotton candy
06 - Fresh raspberries or strawberries
→ Decoration
07 - Edible glitter or gold sugar for glass rims
# Steps:
01 - If desired, rim each champagne flute or glass with lemon juice and dip in edible glitter or gold sugar for a festive presentation.
02 - In a large pitcher, combine sparkling white grape juice, sparkling raspberry or strawberry soda, cranberry juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix while maintaining carbonation.
03 - Fill each champagne flute about three-quarters full with the mocktail mixture, leaving room for the cotton candy garnish.
04 - Just before serving, place a small tuft of pink cotton candy on top of each glass. The cotton candy will dissolve when the drink is poured over it or as it is sipped, creating sweetness and a dramatic visual effect.
05 - Garnish with fresh raspberries or strawberries if desired. Serve immediately while sparkling and chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cotton candy slowly dissolves creating this mesmerizing effect that makes every sip feel like a tiny celebration
- Perfect for guests who don't drink alcohol but still want something festive in their champagne flutes
02 -
- The cotton candy must be added immediately before serving or it will completely dissolve before anyone sees the magic happen
- Chill everything ahead of time including the glasses because ice waters down the delicate sparkle
03 -
- Look for cotton candy in individual containers at party stores it stays fresh longer than the big tubs
- If you can't find pink cotton candy white works just as well and looks especially striking with gold sugar rims