Sprite & Jolly Rancher Moonshine Shards
Bright, colorful candy shards made with Sprite soda, chopped Jolly Ranchers, and optional vodka for a playful adult twist—perfect for parties, gifts, or a fun treat.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Small bowl
- Microwave or double boiler
- Shallow Baking Dish or Silicone Mold
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
For the Sprite & Jolly Rancher Moonshine Shards
- 1 cup Sprite soda bubbly citrus soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Jolly Rancher candies chopped
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup water to bloom gelatin
- 1/2 cup vodka optional, for adult twist
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine Sprite soda and granulated sugar. Stir gently until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Step 2: Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Let it bloom for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Melt the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or use a double boiler method. Stir until fully dissolved with no lumps.
- Step 4: Pour the dissolved gelatin into the Sprite and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine for a silky, uniform mixture.
- Step 5: Add vodka if using, and mix thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Step 6: Gently fold in the chopped Jolly Rancher candies to distribute bursts of fruity flavor and color.
- Step 7: Pour the mixture evenly into a shallow baking dish or silicone mold to set with consistent thickness.
- Step 8: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until completely firm.
- Step 9: Remove from dish and use a sharp knife to cut into shards or fun shapes like triangles or diamonds.
- Step 10: Store shards in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve to keep them fresh and shiny.
Notes
These shards can be made alcohol-free by omitting vodka. Try swapping Sprite for other lemon-lime sodas or experiment with different candies like Skittles or Starburst. Store in the fridge up to one week. For gifting, wrap shards individually in clear cellophane tied with a ribbon.