Ingredients
These components unite for a delightfully fizzy, blue-tinted treat:
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???? 1 oz blue curaçao (for color and subtle orange flavor)
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???? 1 oz fresh lemon juice (or lime juice) for bright acidity
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???? 2 oz vodka (optional for an adult version)
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???? 4 oz sparkling wine or prosecco (for bubbles; substitute club soda or lemon-lime soda for a mocktail)
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???? ½ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste; skip for a dryer finish)
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???? Crushed ice
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???? Whipped cream (for a frothy top)
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???? Blue sanding sugar or popping candy (for rim garnish)
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???? Candy garnish (blue rock candy stick, blueberry skewer, or gummy sharks)
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???? Fresh mint sprig (optional, for aroma)
Instructions
Step 1:
Moisten the rim of a tall Collins or flute glass with lemon juice, then dip into blue sanding sugar or popping candy to coat. Set aside.
Step 2:
Fill the glass about two-thirds full with crushed ice.
Step 3:
In a cocktail shaker, combine blue curaçao, fresh lemon juice, vodka (if using), simple syrup, and a handful of ice. Shake briefly—just 5–7 seconds—to mix.
Step 4:
Strain the mixture over the crushed ice in your prepared glass.
Step 5:
Top slowly with sparkling wine (or soda) to preserve the bubbles and create a gentle fizz.
Step 6:
Spoon a generous dollop of whipped cream on top for a cloud-like foam.
Step 7:
Garnish with blue candy—rock candy stick, gummy shark, or a skewer of blueberries—and tuck a fresh mint sprig alongside for aroma.
Step 8:
Serve immediately with a fun straw and watch guests’ eyes light up!
Notes
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Use fresh citrus juice for the brightest, cleanest flavor—bottled juice tastes flat.
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Shake lightly to avoid over-diluting; the sparkle comes from the prosecco/soda, not heavy stirring.
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Crushed ice keeps the drink colder without watering it down quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 0g