Pink Champagne Cotton Candy (Print Version)
Sparkling pink champagne drink crowned with fluffy cotton candy for a festive touch.
# What You Need:
→ Mocktail Base
01 - 2 cups sparkling white grape juice, chilled
02 - 1 cup sparkling raspberry or strawberry soda, chilled
03 - 1/2 cup cranberry juice, chilled
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Garnish
05 - 4 small handfuls pink cotton candy
06 - Fresh raspberries or strawberries (optional)
→ Decoration
07 - Edible glitter or gold sugar (optional, for glass rims)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - If desired, rim each champagne flute or glass with lemon juice and dip in edible glitter or gold sugar for a festive presentation.
02 - In a large pitcher, combine sparkling white grape juice, sparkling raspberry or strawberry soda, cranberry juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix while preserving carbonation.
03 - Fill each champagne flute or cocktail glass about three-quarters full with the mocktail mixture, leaving room for the cotton candy garnish.
04 - Just before serving, place a small tuft of pink cotton candy on top of each glass. The cotton candy will dissolve when the drink is poured over it or as the drink is sipped, adding sweetness and a dramatic effect.
05 - Garnish with fresh raspberries or strawberries, if desired. Serve immediately while sparkling and chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cotton candy creates a mesmerizing dissolve effect that feels like something straight out of a fairy tale
- Kids and adults alike get equally excited watching the transformation happen in their glass
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- The cotton candy starts dissolving the second it touches the liquid, so timing is everything for the full dramatic effect
- Keep all ingredients chilled until the last possible moment to maintain maximum fizz and freshness
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- Chill your champagne flutes in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving for that restaurant quality frost
- Buy cotton candy in individual bags rather than tubs to maintain maximum fluffiness until serving time