Description
A fun, fruity, and colorful cocktail inspired by Jolly Rancher candies. Perfect for parties, summer gatherings, or casual nights at home. Sweet, vibrant, and easy to make for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 oz vodka
- 1 oz flavored schnapps (watermelon, peach, or apple pucker)
- 1–2 Jolly Rancher candies (dissolved in vodka or for garnish)
- 2–3 oz lemon-lime soda or club soda
- 0.5–1 oz cranberry juice or grenadine (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fruit slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar halfway with ice.
- Add vodka and flavored schnapps to the shaker.
- Pour in soda and optional cranberry juice or grenadine.
- Shake or stir gently for 10–15 seconds until well combined and chilled.
- Strain into a highball glass or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a Jolly Rancher candy or fruit slice.
- Optional: Soak unwrapped Jolly Ranchers in vodka for 12–24 hours for a more intense candy flavor.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying the number of candies or the amount of soda.
- Can be made in large batches in a punch bowl for parties.
- For a mocktail, skip alcohol and use candy-infused water with soda or juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 220kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g