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Galaxy Mocktail Recipe


  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 10–15 minutes

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to serve 2–3 stunning galaxy mocktails. The recipe is easily scaled up for parties.

  • ½ cup blue sports drink (like Gatorade or Powerade, chilled)

  • ½ cup purple grape juice (chilled)

  • ½ cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (chilled)

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, adds brightness)

  • Ice cubes

  • Edible glitter (silver or blue for galaxy shimmer)

  • Garnishes (optional):

    • Star-shaped fruit slices (use melon, apple, or pineapple)

    • Rock candy sticks (clear or purple)

    • Blackberries or blueberries

    • Glow sticks or LED stirrers


Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Glass

  • Fill your glass with ice cubes. This helps with layering by slowing the mixing of the liquids.

  • Optional: Rim the glass with sugar by dipping in lemon juice then glittery sugar for extra sparkle.

Step 2: Pour the Purple Layer

  • Start by pouring the chilled purple grape juice into the bottom of the glass.

  • Add the lemon juice here if you’re using it—it enhances the tartness and makes the color pop.

  • Add a light pinch of edible glitter and gently stir.

Step 3: Add the Blue Layer

  • Next, slowly pour the blue sports drink over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the grape juice layer. The differing densities will help the layers stay separate.

  • Add a little more edible glitter if you want a starry look between layers.

Step 4: Top With Fizz

  • Finish by gently topping the mocktail with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water. Pour slowly to avoid disrupting the lower layers.

Step 5: Garnish

  • Decorate with star-shaped fruit slicesrock candy, or a glow stick stirrer.

  • Add blackberries or blueberries for a “planetary” touch.

  • Sprinkle more edible glitter on top for a twinkling galaxy finish.

Notes

  • Layering Tips: To keep your layers sharp, use lots of ice and pour very slowly. Heavier liquids (like grape juice) go on the bottom, lighter ones (like soda) go on top.

  • Glitter Warning: Make sure your edible glitter is food-grade and marked safe for consumption. Avoid craft glitter.

  • Color Boost: If you want stronger colors, use concentrated versions of juice or drinks, or tint them with a drop of gel food coloring.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 90–120 (varies based on soda and juice used)
  • Sugar: 20–25g
  • Sodium: 50–100mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Protein: 0g