Ingredients

Let’s break down the magic behind this recipe:

Main Drink Base:

1/2 cup blue raspberry sports drink or juice: This brings that electric blue color and fruity base. Choose brands like Gatorade, Powerade, or a juice cocktail.
1/4 cup lemonade: Offers a tart twist to balance the sweetness of the blue raspberry.
1/4 cup pineapple juice: Adds tropical notes and a bit of natural sweetness.
1 tablespoon lime juice: Sharpens the drink with acidity and enhances the freshness.
1 teaspoon simple syrup (optional): If you like it sweeter, add this to balance the citrus.

Visual and Glow Elements:

1/4 cup tonic water or lemon-lime soda: Tonic water makes the drink glow under blacklight, while soda adds fizz and sweetness if glow isn’t needed.
Crushed ice: Makes the drink slushy, refreshing, and fun to serve.

Garnishes:

Gummy rings, neon candy, glow stick stirrers, glow straws: Garnishes elevate the presentation and can match your party theme. Think sour belts, neon worms, or candy necklaces.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base

In a shaker or large glass, combine the blue raspberry drink, lemonade, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using). Stir until well mixed. This forms the punchy, fruity foundation of your drink.

Step 2: Add the Glow

Stir in the tonic water or soda. If you’re going for the glow effect, use tonic water. The quinine reacts under blacklight and gives the drink a surreal blue-white shine.

Step 3: Fill the Bucket

Pack your beach bucket (or cup) with crushed ice. Pour the mixture over the ice until the bucket is 3/4 full.

Step 4: Garnish

Top the drink with your chosen garnishes. Add gummy rings to the rim, stick a glow straw in the center, toss in some neon candies or even a candy bracelet around the handle.

Step 5: Serve

Serve immediately with blacklight lamps nearby if you’re going for glow. These drinks are best when consumed chilled and fresh.