Pink Champagne Cotton Candy (Printable Version)
Sparkling pink champagne topped with cotton candy for a festive and sweet celebration touch.
# What You'll 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)
# Step-by-Step:
01 - If desired, rim each champagne flute or glass with lemon juice and dip in edible glitter or gold sugar.
02 - In a large pitcher, combine sparkling white grape juice, sparkling raspberry or strawberry soda, cranberry juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
03 - Fill each glass about three-quarters full with the mocktail mixture.
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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Looks fancy and expensive but costs pennies per glass to make
- The cotton candy creates a magical disappearing act that guests never get tired of watching
02 -
- The cotton candy will start dissolving the second it touches the liquid, so timing matters—add it literally moments before serving
- Chilling everything beforehand keeps the fizz lively longer, but don't add ice or you'll dilute the carefully balanced flavors
03 -
- Work quickly when adding cotton candy—humidity and any moisture in the air will make it start sticking together
- If you're serving a crowd, set up an assembly line: one person rims glasses, another pours, a third adds cotton candy