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By: Becky Hardin
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So simple and easy, you have to try this cotton candy martini! They are SO FUN for Halloween or any time of the year! You can make these kid friendly by just using grape juice. Fun and tasty!
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Cotton Candy co*cktail
I’m so excited about today’s drink recipe! It’s just so so fun and PERFECT for Halloween. It can be made kid friendly simply by leaving out the vodka…and is tasty for both kids and adults!
I think the grape juice is the perfect color for Halloween parties, and your guests will be so excited to make these themselves…bonus!
The cotton candy dissolves the second you pour in your martini…leaving the sugar behind for an extra sweet treat. So fun!
Be sure to try my Gingerbread Martini and Dirty Redbird Martini too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Simple ingredients: You just need some cotton candy, grape juice and optional vodka.
- So easy: Just shake up the juice and pour it over the cotton candy. It’s so easy that guests can pour their own drinks!
- Perfect for holidays: This color is perfect for Halloween, but please feel free to enjoy it any time of the year when you want to impress!
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How to make a candy cotton martini
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- Shake the grape juice and vodka with ice.
- Pour into a martini glass over the cotton candy.
Can you make it ahead of time?
This cotton candy martini co*cktail is best served straight away, and it only takes minutes to prep. Be sure to do the pouring in front of your guests so that they get to see the magic happen!
Garnish
I kept the garnish on these martinis pretty simple with just some extra cotton candy added to the rim, but if you want to get fancy, you can add some colored sugar or sprinkles to make them extra festive.
Recipe Variations
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!
Recipe Notes and Tips
- I like to use a mixed colored candy, but you can use any color you like.
- I prefer to use flavored vodka to give it a slightly more complex flavor, but plain will work just fine. You can also make these with gin or white rum.
Cheers!!
Recipe
Magic Cotton Candy Martini (Plus Kid Friendly Version)
4.17 from 12 votes
Author: Becky Hardin – The Cookie Rookie
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 5 minutes minutes
Serves2 drinks
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Mix grape juice and vodka, then top with real cotton candy, to make this fun and sweet cotton candy martini. Make a kid-friendly version too!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cotton candy I purchased mine on Amazon, but most grocery stores/walmart should sell bagged premade cotton candy
- 4 cups grape juice
- 6 ounces vanilla vodka or your favorite vodka flavor…OPTIONAL
Instructions
Combine juice and vodka with ice in a shaker. Shake to combine.
Place 1 cup cotton candy into each martini glass.
Pour juice mixture over cotton candy.
Enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- I like to use a mixed colored candy, but you can use any color you like.
- I prefer to use flavored vodka to give it a slightly more complex flavor, but plain will work just fine. You can also make these with gin or white rum.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 74g (25%) Protein: 1g (2%) Sodium: 25mg (1%) Potassium: 526mg (15%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 71g (79%) Vitamin A: 40IU (1%) Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) Calcium: 56mg (6%) Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
Did You Make This?I want to see! Be sure to upload an image below & tag @thecookierookie on social media!
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
Posted on 12/16/2023
what is the ingredients for the kid version?!
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Samantha Marceau
Posted on 12/18/2023
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Hi Christina, for a kid-friendly version, you just leave out the vodka!
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Lorraine
Posted on 11/13/2021
Holy crap. This is dangerously delish!
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 11/18/2021
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Drink cautiously!
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Camille
Posted on 10/22/2018
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
Posted on 3/26/2018
So fun! Love all the colors!!
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Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)
Posted on 10/6/2015
This is such an awesome idea! Love it!
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 10/6/2015
Reply to Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)
Thanks so much Jaren!
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Jennie @onesweetmess
Posted on 10/1/2015
This drink is so fun! I love that you made an adult and kid version–everyone wins!
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 10/1/2015
Reply to Jennie @onesweetmess
Can’t leave the kids out of the fun!! :) Thanks Jennie!
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Michelle | A Latte Food
Posted on 9/30/2015
This might be the most brilliant thing I have ever seen! And the colors! I am in love!
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 10/1/2015
Reply to Michelle | A Latte Food
Thanks so much Michelle!
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Amanda | The Chunky Chef
Posted on 9/30/2015
This is totally drool-worthy and your photos are just fabulous!!
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 9/30/2015
Reply to Amanda | The Chunky Chef
Thank you Amanda!!
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Sara
Posted on 9/30/2015
This is SO clever! Cotton candy is my girls’ favorite treat of all time, I definitely need to make these drinks for them
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 9/30/2015
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Hope they love them Sara!
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Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Posted on 9/30/2015
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!
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 9/30/2015
Reply to Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Thanks Krista!!
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