4th of July Virgin Papa Smurf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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Ice cubes
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2 oz lemon-lime soda
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1 oz coconut water or try coconut cream
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1 oz blue raspberry syrup or swap with blue sports drink
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½ oz sweet and sour (or just mix equal parts fresh lemon juice and simple syrup)
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1 oz raspberry syrup, or raspberry juice
→ Garnishes
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Blue sanding sugar for rimming or sprinkling
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Whipped cream
# Instructions:
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Drink right away to get that cool look and maximum flavor.
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Finish it off with some whipped cream on top and toss a little blue sanding sugar over everything if you're feeling fancy.
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Now gently add the lemon-lime soda. This wakes up the flavors and gives your drink a fizzy kick.
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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.
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Pop the top on and give it a strong shake for around 10 good seconds until you can feel the chill through the shaker.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Your drink will be chillier if you keep all the liquids in the fridge before you start mixing.
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Clear ice keeps the drink's blue shade bright and snazzy instead of cloudy.
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Drop a couple of raspberries in the bottom and mash 'em for an extra fruity bonus.
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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.
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Swap coconut cream in for coconut water for a creamier, richer sip.