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🍬2-Ingredient Jolly Rancher Infused Sparkling Drink Recipe

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Crush Your Way to Color and Flavor! The Sweet & Sparkling Mocktail Perfect for 💖 Valentine’s Day, 🎄 Christmas, and Any Party in Between!

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Transform any party with this viral 2-ingredient Jolly Rancher drink hack!

Perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and customizable for any holiday.

Learn how to crush candy into a vibrant, sparkling mocktail.

Introduction: Sweet Sips Made Simple!

Are you ready for the easiest, most customizable party drink hack?

No need for complicated syrups, expensive mixers, and long ingredient lists.

You can learn how to transform any glass of sparkling water into a dazzling, flavor-packed beverage using just two ingredients!

This 2-Ingredient Jolly Rancher Infused Sparkling Drink is pure magic.

Whether you’re aiming for a vibrant 🎄 Christmas red, a passionate 💖 Valentine’s Day pink, or a 🌞 sunny summer yellow, this recipe lets the classic hard candy do all the work.

It’s perfect for all ages, effortlessly beautiful, and tastes exactly like your favorite Jolly Rancher.

Get ready to crush, pour, and watch the sparkling transformation happen!

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Why You’ll Love This Jolly Rancher Infused Sparkling Drink

  • Instant Festivity: The vibrant red color is naturally perfect for 🎄 Christmas and 💖 Valentine’s Day.
  • Only 2 Ingredients: Seriously, it doesn’t get easier than this party hack!
  • Fully Customizable: Swap the candy color to match any theme (birthdays, holidays, or school colors!).
  • Kid-Friendly Mocktail: A fun, non-alcoholic drink that feels special for all ages.

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2-Ingredient Jolly Rancher Infused Sparkling Drink 🍬

Prep time: 5 minutes
Infuse time: 60 minutes
Servings: 1 (easily scalable)

🥥 Ingredients

  • Sparkling Liquid: 10 oz (Sparkling Coconut Water is our top pick! Plain sparkling water or clear soda works too!)
  • Red Jolly Rancher Candies: 2 pieces (Use more for a sweeter, bolder color, and less for a lighter, more subtle flavor.)

🥛 Supplies

  • Ziplock Bag (small to medium size)
  • Rolling Pin or a heavy kitchen mallet
  • Serving Glass
  • Spoon or stirring stick

📋 Directions: Crush, Pour, and Wait!

  1. Crush the Candy: Unwrap the 2 red Jolly Rancher candies and place them inside the Ziplock bag. Seal the bag, ensuring most of the air is pushed out. Use a rolling pin (or a heavy kitchen mallet) to carefully and thoroughly crush the candies into fine powder and small shards. The smaller the pieces, the faster they will dissolve!
  2. Fill the Glass: Pour the 10 oz of your chosen sparkling liquid into your serving glass.
  3. Infuse: Carefully pour the crushed candy directly into the glass of sparkling liquid. Give it one gentle stir to disperse the candy.
  4. Wait for the Magic: This is the hard part! Allow the drink to sit. The candy will slowly dissolve, tinting the liquid a beautiful, vibrant red. Stir periodically (every 15–20 minutes). This step usually takes about one hour for the candy to fully dissolve and infuse the drink.
  5. Serve & Sip: Once dissolved, serve immediately and enjoy the sweet, sparkling, Jolly Rancher goodness!

💡 Tips for Customization & Color Swaps

  • Liquid Choice is Key: Since Jolly Ranchers are very sweet, we highly recommend using a low or no-sugar sparkling liquid to balance the flavor. Sparkling coconut water is surprisingly delicious with the fruity candy!
  • The Color Spectrum: This recipe works with any color Jolly Rancher, so the drinks can be customized for any party theme or even to match your favorite team’s colors. 
  • Serving Suggestion: For an extra festive touch, rim the glass with colorful sugar before adding the liquid!
  • Batching for a Crowd: You can easily prep the crushed candy ahead of time! To make a large pitcher, calculate 2 candies for every 10 oz of liquid (or one cup).

❓ FAQs: Your Jolly Rancher Drink Questions Answered!

1. Does it have to be sparkling liquid?

Yes, for the best result! The carbonation helps keep the tiny candy particles moving and aids in the dissolving process, plus the bubbles make it extra fun! Still water will work, but it may take significantly longer to dissolve, and you lose the festive sparkle.

2. Why does it take an hour to dissolve?

Unlike sugar, hard candies contain stabilizers and other components that take time to break down in liquid. The key is using cold liquid (which preserves the fizz) and crushed candy (which creates more surface area). Be patient – the vibrant flavor is worth the wait!

3. Can I use a blender instead of a rolling pin?

While you *can* use a dry blender or food processor to crush the candy, the rolling pin method is simpler, creates less mess, and is honestly part of the fun! Just make sure the Ziplock bag is sealed tight.

🎉 Call to Action: Crush Your Colors!

Ready to host your next party?

This 2-Ingredient Jolly Rancher Infused Sparkling Drink is the answer!

Will you stick with the classic red for Christmas, or will you crush up some blue for a summer celebration? 

What color Jolly Rancher will YOU use?

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