Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to serve 2–3 stunning galaxy mocktails. The recipe is easily scaled up for parties.
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½ cup blue sports drink (like Gatorade or Powerade, chilled)
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½ cup purple grape juice (chilled)
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½ cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (chilled)
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1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, adds brightness)
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Ice cubes
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Edible glitter (silver or blue for galaxy shimmer)
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Garnishes (optional):
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Star-shaped fruit slices (use melon, apple, or pineapple)
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Rock candy sticks (clear or purple)
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Blackberries or blueberries
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Glow sticks or LED stirrers
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Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Glass
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Fill your glass with ice cubes. This helps with layering by slowing the mixing of the liquids.
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Optional: Rim the glass with sugar by dipping in lemon juice then glittery sugar for extra sparkle.
Step 2: Pour the Purple Layer
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Start by pouring the chilled purple grape juice into the bottom of the glass.
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Add the lemon juice here if you’re using it—it enhances the tartness and makes the color pop.
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Add a light pinch of edible glitter and gently stir.
Step 3: Add the Blue Layer
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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.
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Add a little more edible glitter if you want a starry look between layers.
Step 4: Top With Fizz
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Finish by gently topping the mocktail with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water. Pour slowly to avoid disrupting the lower layers.
Step 5: Garnish
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Decorate with star-shaped fruit slices, rock candy, or a glow stick stirrer.
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Add blackberries or blueberries for a “planetary” touch.
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Sprinkle more edible glitter on top for a twinkling galaxy finish.
Notes
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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.
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Glitter Warning: Make sure your edible glitter is food-grade and marked safe for consumption. Avoid craft glitter.
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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