By Becky Hardin
Updated Apr 30, 2025
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!
5-Star Review
“Holy crap. This is dangerously delish!” – Lorraine
Cotton Candy Drink Recipe
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!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 cups grape juice try orange or any other juice you like
- ▢ 6 ounces vanilla vodka optional
- ▢ 4 cups cotton candy mixed color or any color
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.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Magic Cotton Candy Step by Step
Combine the juice and vodka : Combine 4 cups of grape juice and 6 ounces of vodka (if using) with ice in a shaker. Shake to combine.
Prep the martini glasses: Place 1 cup of cotton candy into each of the 4 martini glasses.
Pour the juice : Pour the juice mixture over the cotton candy and watch the magic happen!
Storage
Leftover cotton candy drink can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this magic cotton candy drink on Halloween with other festive treats, like spooky graveyard cupcakes , scary Oreo spiders , or delicious caramel apples . Talk about a sugar rush!
More Mocktail Recipes to Try!
Green Mint Vanilla Milk (St. Patty’s Day Drink)
Lavender Lemonade
Cranberry Blood Orange Non Alcoholic Sangria (Mock Sangria)
Festive Snow Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
Magic Cotton Candy Drink Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups grape juice try orange or any other juice you like
- 6 ounces vanilla vodka optional
- 4 cups cotton candy mixed color or any color
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!
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include vodka.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
