Cotton Candy New Year’s Eve Mocktail for Kids
This simple but festive New Year’s Eve mocktail is made with 4 ingredients and tastes like cotton candy!
NYE Cotton Candy Mocktail
One of the most memorable things about New Year’s Eve is toasting as you ring in the new year. This year I created a fun and easy mocktail recipe so the kids can have a special toast too!
This simple, but festive New Year’s Eve mocktail is made with just 4 ingredients: sparkling apple cider, vanilla frosting, cotton candy, and sprinkles.
This is also an interactive drink – when you drop the cotton candy into the glass, it creates a cool fizzy effect and adds a deliciously sweet cotton candy flavor. This was a such a hit in our family!
Related: For another special kids drink idea, try our “Cinderella Cooler” mocktail too!
Ingredients
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- Sparkling Cider (We used non-alcoholic sparkling blush)
- Vanilla Frosting
- Sprinkles
- Cotton Candy
Supplies Used
Instructions
To Prep: Fill a small bowl with vanilla frosting and a second small bowl with sprinkles.
- Dip the rim of each champagne flute in vanilla frosting, so that about 1/4″ or 1/2″ is coated.
- Next, dip the frosting-coated glass into a bowl of sugar sprinkles, turning gently so the sprinkles stick to the frosting.
- Slowly pour the sparkling cider into the prepared glasses, leaving about an inch of headspace.
- Top with cotton candy and enjoy!
Video Demo:
Prep Tips
- Sparkling Cider – You can use any type of fizzy non-alcoholic beverage for this recipe. We used “sparkling blush” but you could use sparkling cider, sparkling grape juice, etc. You could even use ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. This could also be done with sparkling wine for the grown-ups!
- Cotton Candy – We had fun adding cotton candy directly to the drink, as it dissolves quickly and creates a fun fizzy effect. The cotton candy also adds a sweet flavor to the tart cider. You can also place the cotton candy on top of the glass, without touching the liquid, so it looks pretty before serving.
More New Year’s Eve Fun For Kids:
Sparkling Cotton Candy Mocktail Recipe (Printable Recipe Card)
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Cotton Candy New Year’s Eve Mocktail For Kids
Equipment
- Plastic Champagne Flutes
- Small Bowls
Ingredients
- 6 oz Sparkling Cider We used non-alcoholic sparkling blush
- Vanilla Frosting
- Sprinkles
- Cotton Candy
Instructions
- To Prep: Fill a small bowl with vanilla frosting and a second small bowl with sprinkles.
- Dip the rim of each champagne flute in vanilla frosting, so that about 1/4″ or 1/2″ is coated.
- Next, dip the frosting-coated glass into a bowl of sugar sprinkles, turning gently so the sprinkles stick to the frosting.
- Slowly pour the sparkling cider into the prepared glasses, leaving about an inch of headspace.
- Top with cotton candy and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Sparkling Cider – You can use any type of fizzy non-alcoholic beverage for this recipe. We used “sparkling blush” but you could use sparkling cider, sparkling grape juice, etc. You could even use ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. This could also be done with sparkling wine for the grown-ups!
- Cotton Candy – We had fun adding cotton candy directly to the drink, as it dissolves quickly and creates a fun fizzy effect. The cotton candy also adds a sweet flavor to the tart cider. You can also place the cotton candy on top of the glass, without touching the liquid, so it looks pretty before serving.
Nutrition
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