Gummy Bear Fizz Recipe
Introduction
Gummy Bear Fizz is a playful and colorful drink that’s perfect for parties or a fun treat at home. This bubbly, fruity beverage combines your favorite fruit juice with lemon-lime soda and a handful of gummy bears that dance and fizz in the glass.
Ingredients
- ½ cup gummy bears (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
- 1 cup fruit juice (your choice)
- ½ cup club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Optional garnishes: gummy bears on skewers, fresh fruit slices (orange, lime, or lemon), sugar for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Step 1: Add about ¼ cup of gummy bears to the bottom of each tall glass. If you want a sugar rim, dip the edge of each glass in lemon juice, then in sugar to create a sparkly effect.
- Step 2: In a large cup or small pitcher, combine the fruit juice and lemon-lime soda. Stir in the club soda or sparkling water for extra fizz.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture over the gummy bears in each glass. Watch as the gummy bears float and swirl while soaking up the flavors.
- Step 4: Garnish with additional gummy bears on skewers or floating on top. Add a straw and serve immediately for a fizzy, fruity treat.
Tips & Variations
- Choose Haribo classic gummy bears for the best texture that holds up well in liquid without getting too soft too quickly.
- Try different fruit juices like mango for a tropical twist, cranberry for a tangy kick, or blue raspberry punch for a vibrant color.
- Use Sprite for a sweeter, candy-like flavor or Perrier Lemon Sparkling Water for a lighter, less sweet version.
- Serve gummy bears on skewers for a fun presentation and easy snacking.
Storage
Store the mixed juice and soda (without gummy bears) in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add the gummy bears just before serving to prevent them from becoming too soft. If you have leftovers with gummy bears, note that the gummies will soften quickly and are best enjoyed immediately.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other candies instead of gummy bears?
Gummy bears work best because they hold their shape and add color and fizz interaction. Other candies may dissolve too quickly or alter the drink’s texture.
How do I make the drink less sweet?
Use sparkling water or club soda instead of lemon-lime soda, or opt for a less sweet juice. You can also reduce the amount of soda and increase club soda to balance sweetness and fizz.
PrintGummy Bear Fizz Recipe
Gummy Bear Fizz is a fun, fizzy, and fruity beverage that combines juicy gummy bears with a sparkling mix of fruit juice and lemon-lime soda. This playful drink is perfect for parties or a whimsical treat, with customizable juice options to suit your taste and plenty of fizz to keep things bubbly and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup gummy bears (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP)
- 1 cup fruit juice (your choice – mango, cranberry, pineapple, or blue raspberry punch)
- ½ cup club soda or sparkling water (optional, for extra fizz)
- Ice cubes (optional, to keep chilled)
Optional Garnishes
- Gummy bears on skewers
- Fresh fruit slices (orange, lime, or lemon)
- Sugar for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Prepare the Glasses: Add approximately ¼ cup of gummy bears to the bottom of each tall glass. If you want a sugar rim, dip the glass rims in lemon juice followed by a dip in sugar to create a sparkling effect.
- Mix the Base: In a large measuring cup or small pitcher, combine the fruit juice with the lemon-lime soda. Stir in the club soda or sparkling water to add extra fizz and lighten the sweetness.
- Pour and Watch the Magic Happen: Carefully pour the mixed beverage into the prepared glasses over the gummy bears. Observe as the gummy bears float, swirl, and begin to absorb the flavors, adding a fun texture and color to the drink.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with additional gummy bears on skewers or floating atop the drink. Add a straw for easy sipping and serve immediately for maximum fizz and freshness.
Notes
- Use Haribo classic gummy bears for the best texture that holds up well in liquid without dissolving too fast.
- For a sweeter drink, use Sprite; for a less sweet but bubbly option, use Perrier Lemon Sparkling Water.
- Feel free to customize fruit juice combinations; mango juice pairs exceptionally well with lemon-lime soda for a tropical flavor.
- Prepare the juice and soda mix ahead of time and refrigerate; add gummy bears just before serving to prevent them from getting too soft.
- To batch for parties, triple the recipe and use a large dispenser, serving gummy bears separately for guests to add themselves.
- Store mixed juice and soda (without gummy bears) in the fridge for up to 24 hours; gummy bears soften quickly if left in the liquid.
Keywords: gummy bear drink, fizzy drink, fruity soda, party drink, kid-friendly beverage, sparkling juice
