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Magic Potion Pop


  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor and fun:

  • 🧃 ½ cup fruit punch, grape juice, or berry juice – for vibrant color and base flavor

  • 🥤 ½ cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water – for fizzy magic

  • 🍇 1 oz blue curaçao (for cocktails) OR blue sports drink (for mocktails) – adds deep color and fruity notes

  • 🍬 1 lollipop or rock candy stick – magical stirrer

  • 🧊 Ice cubes (plain, colored, or shaped) – keeps it cool and mystical

  • Edible shimmer/glitter dust – creates the sparkle effect

  • 🧪 Optional vodka or gin (1 oz) – for adult versions

  • 🍋 Lemon or lime wedge – for brightness and garnish

  • 🕯️ Optional: Dry ice pellets (for a smoky, bubbling effect—use with caution)


Instructions

Step 1: Prepare your glass
Choose a clear glass to show off the colors. Rim with sugar or edible glitter by rubbing the edge with a lemon wedge and dipping it in colored sugar. Chill glass in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Add the shimmer and juice
Pour fruit juice (punch, grape, or berry) into the glass. Add a pinch of edible shimmer dust and stir until the drink sparkles. Watch the glitter swirl!

Step 3: Add ice and color
Drop in ice cubes—regular or color-changing for extra fun. Pour in the blue curaçao (for cocktail) or blue sports drink (for mocktail). The mixture should look layered and colorful.

Step 4: Add the fizz
Top with chilled lemon-lime soda or sparkling water. Pour slowly to avoid foam overflow. The fizz will lift the shimmer and make the drink dance.

Step 5: Garnish and serve
Add a lollipop or rock candy stick for stirring. Garnish with lemon or lime wedge. Optionally, add a tiny piece of dry ice for bubbling fog—but only if using food-safe pellets and handling properly.

Notes

These potion pops are more about presentation and fun than complex cooking, but a few key tips help them turn out magical every time:

  • Use clear glasses to showcase the color and sparkle.

  • Always add the soda last to preserve the fizz.

  • Layer slowly to create color separation.

  • Use chilled ingredients to keep everything fresh and fizzy.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: drinks

Nutrition

  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 18mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Protein: 0g