Copycat Sonic Ocean Water Recipe
This copycat Sonic Ocean water is the most gorgeous and refreshing summer drink around! It is nonalcoholic and perfect for picnics or the Fourth of July.
This Copycat Sonic Ocean Water recipe is perfect for summer. It is super easy to make and kid-friendly, too. Its subtle tropical flavor reminds me of vacation. Just like my Blue Hawaiian and Blue Lagoon, it has a gorgeous blue color and is perfect for sipping poolside or at BBQs. It would also be a hit for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. I make it often as I don't have a Sonic nearby anymore! It's also amazing topped with ice cream or blended as a slushie. Leftovers also make great popsicles. Want more options? Serve my pink sherbet punch too.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- White Sugar: Adding sugar to soda may seem silly. However, it is combined with coconut extract to make a sweetened coconut syrup.
- Lemon Lime Soda: Sprite is my favorite soda,and I always have it in the house. Any bubbly soda, though, like Sierra Mist or 7 Up, would work fine here.
- Blue Food Coloring: Use liquid over gel for easier mixing.
❓FAQs❓
Yes, you can make this in a pitcher or punch bowl instead. Here is the recipe for 10 servings:
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
5 Teaspoons Coconut Extract
10 Cans Of Sprite
Of Course! I suggest vodka or pineapple rum.
️Tips️
- Chill all ingredients and your glass for an icy cold drink.
- If using regular ice cubes, you can also freeze some of the ocean water to avoid a watered-down drink.
- Be careful with coconut extract as it is concentrated and potent. A little goes a long way. You can always add more, but you can't take it out!
Sonic Ice
To match Sonic's style, use smaller nugget-style ice. You can pick it up at your local grocery store or invest in an ice maker on Amazon.
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Copycat Sonic Ocean Water
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Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Water
- 3 Tablespoons White Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Coconut Extract
- (2) 12 Ounce Cans Lemon Lime Soda (I used Sprite)
- Blue Food Coloring
Instructions
- In a small microwave safe bowl stir water and sugar together. Heat for 30-60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour into a pitcher or punch bowl. Stir in soda, coconut extract, and food coloring.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
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- Coconut Extract: Look for this in the spice aisle near the vanilla.
- Lemon Lime Soda: Sprite is my favorite soda,and I always have it in the house. Any bubbly soda, though, like Sierra Mist or 7 Up, would work fine here.
- Chill all ingredients and your glass for an icy cold drink.
- If using regular ice cubes, you can also freeze some of the ocean water to avoid a watered-down drink.
- Be careful with coconut extract as it is concentrated and potent. A little goes a long way. You can always add more, but you can't take it out!
Nutrition
My kids love this drink!! We've been drinking it all summer long!! It's so refreshing & the most pretty blue!
This was a fun drink for my kids that they enjoyed on special occasions.
What a refreshing and tasty drink! My hubby and son loved this, and this was such a hit! Definitely a great recipe for a hot summer day like today!
My kids love making this with me. So happy that I don't have to run to Sonic to get it. It tastes just as good at home!
This was such a fun drink for my kids to make. They love anything brightly coloured 🙂
My kids love when I make this drink. So fun!
The Instructions are all messed up like jibberish! I would like to make this for my daughter. She just loves Sonics Ocean Water! The thing is that I always go by people's reviews that have actually made the exact recipe and this is happening more and more often that people will rate a recipe 5 stars and comment on it but haven't actually made it! So frustrating! Thanks for sharing but since I don't understand jibberish I will pass on this one.
Hi Amy!
I'm sorry you experienced that. I just checked and it is working okay for me. Can you please try again?
Instructions are terrible, too jibber jabbery.
Hi Manny!
So sorry to hear that. What can I do to improve things for you? I welcome any feedback!
Manny too rude!! This is a great drink a love everything wrote. I made the drink today and is wonderful!!
Hi Justin,
Thanks for sticking up for us and moderating the comments.
That’s how all online recipes are. That’s why if you scroll down, there is a simple recipe. Look for it on all online recipes.
Thanks for pointing them in the right direction Brittany! 🙂
Ocean Water at Sonic is made with 2 ingredients - sprite and blue coconut syrup. I work there 🙂
Hi Kylie,
Thanks for letting us know.
My grandkids love this drink from Sonic! I’ll be making this for them. They’ll love it! Thank you for sharing!
Hope they enjoy Letty!
This looks amazing! How do you think I can modify this to make a pitcher of it?
Yes you sure can! I could multiply each ingredient by 10 for a full pitcher version!
What a fabulous drink... love the bright color.
This looks fantastic and just what you need after a hard days work. I will be trying this tonight.
I love the color! A very refreshing drink for summer! I'm sure this can beat the heat of the sun and rejuvenate our bodies!
This recipe sounds good! I will have to try to make this over the Summer! Thanks fir sharing!
Thanks Pilar, let me how what you think!