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Cotton Candy Lemonade Recipe: The Party Drink That Makes Everyone Smile


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  • Author: Elise
  • Total Time: 10
  • Yield: 6-8 glasses

Description

Cotton candy lemonade combines fresh-squeezed lemon juice with sweet cotton candy syrup for a whimsical summer drink that dissolves into magical pink or blue clouds—perfect for parties and family gatherings.


Ingredients

Lemonade Base 6-8 fresh lemons (about 1 cup juice) 4 cups cold water ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste) Ice cubes Cotton Candy Element 1 cup cotton candy syrup (Torani or homemade) Cotton candy for garnish (pink or blue) 2-3 drops food coloring (optional, if using homemade syrup) Optional for Homemade Syrup 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp raspberry or blue raspberry extract


Instructions

Roll lemons on countertop, cut in half, and juice. Strain out seeds to get 1 cup fresh juice. In large pitcher, combine lemon juice, ½ cup sugar, and 4 cups water. Stir vigorously 60 seconds until sugar dissolves completely. Add 1 cup cotton candy syrup and stir gently until color distributes evenly throughout lemonade. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour lemonade, leaving 1 inch space at top. Place cotton candy tuft on rim just before serving. Watch it dissolve into colorful swirls for 20-30 seconds. For Homemade Cotton Candy Syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water over medium heat until dissolved. Cool, then add 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp raspberry extract, and food coloring.

Notes

Homemade Cotton Candy Syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water over medium heat until dissolved. Cool, then add 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp raspberry extract, and food coloring. Storage: Prepared lemonade keeps 3 days refrigerated. Add cotton candy garnish only when serving. Scaling: Recipe doubles or triples easily for parties. One pitcher serves 6-8 glasses. Torani Syrup: One 750ml bottle makes 25-30 servings. Available in pink and blue varieties. Sugar-Free Option: Use liquid stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of granulated sugar.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Beverage, Drink, Mocktail
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass (8 oz)
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg