Rainbow Gummy Bear Soda Pops
Capture a little childhood magic with these incredibly simple and fun Rainbow Gummy Bear Soda Pops! A sweet, fizzy drink packed with fruity flavor, perfect for a quick treat or party.
Equipment
- Glasses or Mason Jars
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup multi-colored gummy bears
- 3 cups lemon-lime or clear soda cold
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice optional (1 tbsp per glass)
- ice cubes
- whipped cream optional, for topping
- rainbow sprinkles optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Get Your Glasses Ready: Grab a large glass or mason jar. Fill it about halfway up with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Add the Gummy Bears: Drop about ¼ cup of the multi-colored gummy bears into each glass, right on top of the ice.
- Step 3: Pour in the Soda: Slowly and gently pour about ¾ cup of cold lemon-lime (or clear) soda over the ice and gummy bears in each glass.
- Step 4: Add the Lemon Boost (Optional): If using, add about 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to each glass.
- Step 5: Let the Magic Happen: Let the drink sit for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the gummy bears to soften and release flavor into the soda.
- Step 6: Top it Off (Optional Fun!): If desired, add a swirl of whipped cream on top.
- Step 7: Sprinkle the Rainbow (Optional!): Finish with a generous sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles over the whipped cream.
- Step 8: Serve and Enjoy: Grab a straw and serve immediately while it's fizzy and fun.
Notes
Use well-chilled soda for maximum fizz. The 5-10 minute waiting time is important for softening gummies and infusing flavor. This recipe is best enjoyed fresh as it doesn't store well; make just before serving. Feel free to swap soda for cream soda, ginger ale, sparkling water, or even diet soda. You can also experiment with other small fruit-flavored candies, or add grenadine, fruit syrup, or fresh fruit for extra flavor.