Description
This spooky, blood-red drink is perfect for Halloween! With a sweet combination of cherry Sprite, grenadine, and fun garnishes, it’s sure to impress your guests. The black sugar rim and cotton candy give it a creepy, festive touch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Sprite
- 1/4 cup grenadine
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 6 maraschino cherries
- Black sugar sprinkles (Wilton)
- Red food gel
- Purple cotton candy
- Creepy ice cubes (see notes)
- Gummy eyes
- Cherries or blueberries (for ice cubes)
- Water (for ice cubes)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, mix together the Sprite, grenadine, and lime juice.
- Prepare the glass rims by pouring lime juice onto one plate and black sugar onto another.
- Dip the rim of each glass into the lime juice, followed by the black sugar.
- Drizzle red food gel over the sugar-coated rims, allowing it to drip down for a spooky effect.
- Fill the glasses with creepy ice cubes, then pour the cherry-flavored Sprite mixture all the way to the top.
- Add a big handful of purple cotton candy on top and place a straw in each glass.
- Cheers, and enjoy your spooky drink!
Notes
- If you can’t find gummy eyeballs for the ice cubes, you can make your own spooky version by freezing water with cherries or blueberries inside the ice cubes.
- The cotton candy will dissolve quickly, giving the drink a magical, eerie look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g