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
Tried this recipe, and it turned out amazing! Tastes just like the real thing—refreshing and perfectly sweet.
Copycat sonic ocean water is delicious I tried it. It is better than the sonic.
This drink is not just a showstopper! But it's so flavorful and refreshing! This Copycat Sonic Ocean Water Recipe should definitely be everyone's iconic Summer drink!
Yum! Loved the flavors of this drink. We've had really hot days here in WI, and this drink was perfect for that!
Ocean water is my favorite, so I'm happy to find a recipe that gives me the exact same taste! Now I'm not bummed out if I miss Sonic HH!
This is my kid's favorite drink! It's great idea to make them at home!
This ocean water sounds so good!!!
This Sonic Ocean Water looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Perfectly refreshing! Thanks for the recipe! Can't wait to make it again!
Cool and refreshing on all the hot days we're having. What a great color! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I've never tried this, but it looks so good! I can't wait to make it with my kids!