So simple and easy, you have to try this magic cotton candy drink! It’s such a fun Halloween drink for kiddos, and it’s super easy to turn into a martini for the adults. My cotton candy cocktail is made with just 3 ingredients (2 if you’re making the mocktail version!) and is sure to wow both kids and adults. So get to pouring and watch the magic happen!

cocktail being poured into martini glass full of cotton candy

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There’s nothing more fun on Halloween than a funky drink recipe, and this cotton candy drink really fits the bill. Pouring grape juice over cotton candy creates such a fun melting effect. I added vanilla vodka to my drink to make it fun for the adults, but this is a great cocktail or mocktail! I gave everyone a martini glass filled with cotton candy and a small glass of grape juice so they could see the magic in real time… it was such a hit!

What’s in This Cotton Candy Drink Recipe?

  • Grape Juice: Creates a beautiful deep purple color and adds a deliciously sweet flavor.
  • Vanilla Vodka: While optional, when making this drink for adults, I like to add vodka. Vanilla is my favorite, but whipped cream or plain also work well.
  • Cotton Candy: Creates the magic of this drink!
GIF of cotton candy disappearing in glass as cocktail is poured
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Tips for Success

  • I like to use a mixed-colored cotton candy, but you can use any color you like.
  • I used grape juice for the purple color, but you can use whatever juice you love best! You could even do some with orange juice and some purple and really overachieve for Halloween! I’d be impressed with that!
cotton candy garnish on glass

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve this magic cotton candy drink on Halloween with other festive treats, like graveyard cupcakes, Oreo spiders, or caramel apples. Talk about a sugar rush!

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Magic Cotton Candy Drink Recipe

4.17 from 12 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Author: Becky Hardin
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So simple and easy, you have to try this magic cotton candy drink! It's such a fun Halloween cocktail or mocktail!
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Ingredients 

  • 4 cups grape juice
  • 6 ounces vanilla vodka optional
  • 4 cups cotton candy

Instructions 

  • Combine the juice and vodka (if using) with ice in a shaker. Shake to combine.
    4 cups grape juice, 6 ounces vanilla vodka
  • Place 1 cup cotton candy into each martini glass.
    4 cups cotton candy
  • Pour the juice mixture over the cotton candy and watch the magic happen!

Becky’s Tips

  • Nutritional information does not include vodka. 
Serving: 1drinkCalories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 1gSugar: 86gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Christina strangfeld
Christina strangfeld
December 16, 2023 4:01 pm

what is the ingredients for the kid version?!

Samantha Marceau
December 18, 2023 8:35 am

Hi Christina, for a kid-friendly version, you just leave out the vodka!

Lorraine
Lorraine
November 13, 2021 4:21 pm

Holy crap. This is dangerously delish!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 18, 2021 1:21 pm
Reply to  Lorraine

Drink cautiously!

Camille
Camille
October 22, 2018 2:42 pm

So cute!! My cotton candy isn’t fluffy like yours. It also came in a bag. We’re you able to do something to it to make it fluffy ????
Thanks

Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing
March 26, 2018 1:53 am

So fun! Love all the colors!!5 stars

Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)
October 6, 2015 1:15 pm

This is such an awesome idea! Love it!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 6, 2015 5:54 pm

Thanks so much Jaren!

Jennie @onesweetmess
Jennie @onesweetmess
October 1, 2015 7:59 pm

This drink is so fun! I love that you made an adult and kid version–everyone wins!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 1, 2015 10:29 pm

Can’t leave the kids out of the fun!! :) Thanks Jennie!

Michelle | A Latte Food
Michelle | A Latte Food
September 30, 2015 10:47 pm

This might be the most brilliant thing I have ever seen! And the colors! I am in love!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 1, 2015 9:32 am

Thanks so much Michelle!

Amanda | The Chunky Chef
Amanda | The Chunky Chef
September 30, 2015 5:25 pm

This is totally drool-worthy and your photos are just fabulous!!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 30, 2015 8:27 pm

Thank you Amanda!!

Sara
Sara
September 30, 2015 3:14 pm

This is SO clever! Cotton candy is my girls’ favorite treat of all time, I definitely need to make these drinks for them

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 30, 2015 3:42 pm
Reply to  Sara

Hope they love them Sara!

Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
September 30, 2015 11:56 am

OH my gosh Becky! I seriously love this! I have always wanted to try one of these type of drinks! I only saw them in places like Vegas… but you just brought Vegas to me! Woot Woot! :) Gorgeous pictures.. as always!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 30, 2015 3:42 pm

Thanks Krista!!