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4th of July Virgin Papa Smurf

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This 4th of July Virgin Papa Smurf blends blue raspberry syrup, a splash of coconut water or cream, and lemon-lime soda for the fizz. Dip a glass rim in blue sanding sugar, then shake up things like raspberry syrup and sweet & sour over ice. Pour with soda on top for those bubbles. Finish with whipped cream and some blue sugar. Pop it in the fridge to chill before serving at summer gatherings. Play with the flavors or colors by swapping syrups or tossing in some fruit if you want a twist.

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Ranah
Updated on Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:32:31 GMT
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Bring some energy to your Fourth of July with this non-alcoholic Papa Smurf drink. The bright blue layers and the fluffy whipped cream on top look amazing and taste fruity and refreshing—great for both kids and adults at any picnic.

I served this at our last neighborhood cookout, and honestly, almost everyone went for refills. Both the grown-ups and little ones couldn’t get enough—there’s just something about that blue that makes people happy!

Vibrant Ingredients

  • Lemon lime soda: bubbly, adds that sparkle you want in a fun drink
  • Whipped cream: tops things off with that perfect hat of white fluff
  • Coconut water or coconut cream: brings a hint of the tropics and silky texture
  • Blue sanding sugar: makes everything shimmer and fits the Smurf look
  • Blue raspberry syrup: gives it that signature bold blue color
  • Raspberry syrup: fruity and sweet, balancing out tartness
  • Ice: keeps every sip nice and chilly
  • Sweet and sour mix: takes care of both tangy and sweet flavors

Easy Steps

Decorate the Glass:
Grab a lemon wedge or just wet the rim a bit, then spin the edge of the glass into blue sugar for a sparkly finish—now it’s extra special before you even pour.
Finish and Serve:
Whip on a tall swirl of cream, sprinkle some extra blue sugar, and maybe throw on a raspberry or a fun straw. Hand out right away so the drinks look and taste their best while bubbly and chilled.
Add Your Soda:
Pour the lemon lime soda real slow down the inside—this helps keep the fizz going and stops it from overflowing.
Shake and Mix:
Put the lid on tight and give it a hard shake (about 15 seconds). This gets everything ice cold and blends the flavors so there’s no syrup settled at the bottom.
Pour Over Ice:
Pour the mix through a strainer into your already decorated, ice-filled glass. If you’re feeling fancy, use a martini glass with no ice for a super smooth look.
Load Up Your Shaker:
Fill it halfway with ice then measure in the blue raspberry syrup, sweet and sour mix, coconut water or cream, and raspberry syrup. The blue and red come together for that awesome Papa Smurf effect.
Get Everything Ready:
Set up your space with all your syrups, sodas, sugars, and toppings laid out so the assembly goes quickly from start to finish.
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Honestly, I love seeing the kids’ faces light up when they get handed one of these bright blue drinks. At our last summer bash, we made a DIY Smurf corner where everyone got to pile on their own cream and sprinkles. The blue grins made my day!

How To Prep Early

If you're juggling a lot for a party, you can mix the blue syrup, raspberry syrup, coconut water or cream, and sweet and sour mix together the night before—just stash it in the fridge. Day of, pour it over ice, add your soda and decorate. Saves time and still gives you that crowd-pleaser look.

Fun Twists

You can play with this base in all kinds of ways. Use coconut cream and add pineapple juice if you want it tropical. For patriotic layers, pour the blue mix over a slushy red raspberry frozen puree for cool stripes. Or chuck everything but soda in a blender with ice for a frosty treat—just add soda and whipped cream after to finish it off.

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Best Ways To Serve

This blue drink goes great with light snacks on hot days. Pile up some white chocolate strawberry pretzels for a colorful snack plate. Or topple a scoop of vanilla with berries to boost the drink’s fruitiness. If you’re throwing a big holiday bash, build a festive drink bar with this blue beauty, a red fruity punch, and some white coconut lemonade for the full patriotic spread.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Is fresh raspberry a good swap for syrup?

Absolutely! Just smash a few raspberries at the bottom for a fresh taste. Sprinkle in a bit of sugar so it’s not too tart.

→ What if blue raspberry syrup is missing?

A blue sports drink or just stirring blue food coloring into some plain syrup works when you can't find the classic stuff.

→ Any quick tricks to change sweetness?

Add more or less sweet & sour, or use straight-up simple syrup for a lighter touch.

→ Is it okay to make this earlier?

Chill the base mix without the soda and ice first. Keep in the fridge, then add bubbles and toppings right before you pour.

→ Best way to jazz up this drink?

Switch to clear ice, toss on colored sugars around the rim, or even sprinkle some edible glitter to make it pop.

4th of July Virgin Papa Smurf

A bubbly, sweet blue sipper for parties.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
5 Minutes
By: Ranah


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 1 Servings (1 drink)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Main Ingredients

01 Ice cubes
02 2 oz lemon-lime soda
03 1 oz coconut water or try coconut cream
04 1 oz blue raspberry syrup or swap with blue sports drink
05 ½ oz sweet and sour (or just mix equal parts fresh lemon juice and simple syrup)
06 1 oz raspberry syrup, or raspberry juice

→ Garnishes

07 Blue sanding sugar for rimming or sprinkling
08 Whipped cream

Instructions

Step 01

Drink right away to get that cool look and maximum flavor.

Step 02

Finish it off with some whipped cream on top and toss a little blue sanding sugar over everything if you're feeling fancy.

Step 03

Now gently add the lemon-lime soda. This wakes up the flavors and gives your drink a fizzy kick.

Step 04

Strain the pretty blue mix into the glass you dressed up earlier. Pile in more ice if you like, or go without for a sleeker vibe.

Step 05

Pop the top on and give it a strong shake for around 10 good seconds until you can feel the chill through the shaker.

Step 06

With your shaker full of ice, add coconut water or cream, blue raspberry syrup or blue sports drink, sweet and sour mix (or lemon juice and syrup), and raspberry syrup.

Step 07

Grab your glass, dab a bit of lemon juice or water along the rim, and dip it in blue sugar until it sticks. Set it aside for now.

Notes

  1. When your blue raspberry syrup isn't as bold as you'd like, use just a drop of blue food coloring for a pop of color.
  2. Your drink will be chillier if you keep all the liquids in the fridge before you start mixing.
  3. Clear ice keeps the drink's blue shade bright and snazzy instead of cloudy.
  4. Drop a couple of raspberries in the bottom and mash 'em for an extra fruity bonus.
  5. Throw everything in a punch bowl if you want to serve a crowd. Triple or quadruple the amounts and top with soda and spoonfuls of whipped cream.
  6. Swap coconut cream in for coconut water for a creamier, richer sip.

Tools You'll Need

  • Small plate or saucer for the sugar rim
  • Strainer
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Measuring jigger
  • Martini or highball glass

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 120
  • Total Fat: 2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
  • Protein: 1 g