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Give your July Fourth a jolt with this booze-free Papa Smurf sipper. Those bright blue hues and clouds of whipped cream on top don't just look cool—they taste fruity and fresh. It's a hit for everyone at any picnic, adults and kids alike.
I brought these out at a block party, and honestly, people kept coming back for more. The little ones loved the blue and the grown-ups went for seconds too—something about those colors just draws everyone in!
Colorful Ingredients
- Whipped cream: crowns your drink with fluffy goodness on top
- Sweet and sour mix: tosses in both tang and sugar for every mouthful
- Coconut water or coconut cream: gives it tropical vibes and makes it extra smooth
- Blue raspberry syrup: amps up those bold blue layers everyone loves
- Lemon lime soda: brings the fizz and adds sparkle to your glass
- Raspberry syrup: sweetens things up and mellows out the tart
- Blue sanding sugar: coats the rim for shimmer and a real Smurf look
- Ice: chills every sip perfectly so it stays cold
Simple Directions
- Prep Everything:
- Get all your sodas, syrups, sugars, and toppings set on the counter so you can build these drinks fast, no fuss.
- Pack Your Shaker:
- Toss in a bunch of ice, then pour in your blue raspberry syrup, sweet and sour, coconut cream or water, and raspberry syrup. Blue and red swirl up for that awesome Papa Smurf vibe.
- Pour It Over Ice:
- Strain your mix into your sugar-lined frosty glass filled with ice. Or use a martini glass, skip the ice, and get super smooth sips.
- Mix and Chill:
- Screw the top on and shake hard for 15 seconds. You want everything icy and perfectly blended—no syrup at the bottom.
- Slow Soda Pour:
- Carefully tip in the lemon lime soda down the inside edge so you keep those bubbles and avoid a foamy mess.
- Dress It Up:
- Add a tall spiral of whipped cream, a sprinkle of blue sugar, and maybe a juicy raspberry or funky straw. Serve right away so every glass looks and tastes just right.
- Sugar The Rim:
- Wet the top of each glass with a lemon wedge or plain water, then spin it in blue sugar for glitzy, party-ready style.
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The look on kids’ faces when they score these electric blue drinks just says it all. At our last summer bash, we set up a Smurf station so everyone could pile on their own toppings. All those blue smiles totally made my night!
Getting Ahead Of The Game
If party prep has you running, mix blue and raspberry syrups, coconut cream or water, and sweet and sour mix the night before. Chill it in the fridge. When party time hits, pour over ice, add soda and stash on the extras for a quick wow.
Creative Variations
You’ve got loads of ways to switch this up. Use coconut cream and pineapple juice for an island twist. Want festive layers? Stack the blue mix over a frozen red raspberry puree for cool stripes. Or, blend everything except the soda with ice for a frosty treat—then top it off with soda and a swirl of whipped cream.
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Top Serving Ideas
It pairs up great with summer munchies. Stack white chocolate strawberry pretzels for color, or scoop vanilla ice cream with berries to boost the fruity pop. Throwing a big bash? Set up a drink bar with this blue one, a red punch, and some coconut lemonade for the ultimate patriotic spread.
Common Questions
- → Can I throw in real raspberries instead of syrup?
For sure! Just crush a handful of raspberries in the glass first. Add some sugar so it doesn't taste too tart.
- → What if I can’t grab blue raspberry syrup?
No worries. You can use blue sports drinks, or put a drop of blue food dye in clear syrup if you’re in a pinch.
- → How do I easily switch up the sweetness?
You can splash in more or less sweet & sour, or use plain simple syrup to dial it back a notch.
- → Can this be made ahead of time?
Yep, just keep the soda and ice out until right before serving. Pop the mix in the fridge so it stays cool, then finish it when it’s time.
- → How can I make this even fancier?
Swap in clear ice cubes, deck the rim with colorful sugar, or sprinkle on some edible glitter to take it up a notch.