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My cotton candy cocktail is sweet, bubbly, and totally Instagram worthy! Best of all it only requires 3 ingredients and no special equipment.

a red cotton candy cocktail topped with pink cotton candy.

I love making unique cocktails for parties like my birthday cake shot, my orange creamsicle drink, and my Gummy Bear Drink. My latest creation is this Cotton candy drink. It tastes like summertime at my favorite amusement park as a kid. It is perfect for Valentine's Day, and Bachleorette parties too!

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

ingredients including Holla Candy on top vodka, cranberry ginger ale, and strawberry cotton candy.

Vodka: I used Holla cotton candy vodka. Pinnacle is also decent if you can find it. If you want less cotton candy flavor you could use Whipped Cream Vodka, vanilla vodka, or even champagne!
Soda: I like the color and pop of acid from Cranberry ginger ale but you can use any soda you like. If you want a less sweet drink you could even use just club soda.
Cotton Candy: This is often easiest to find around the holidays. I see it year round at my local Target and Walmart. I've even spotted it at the gas station from time to time! I used strawberry but any flavor will do. Just be mindful blue will change the color of the drink. 🙂

Krystle's Tips

Chill your glass to keep your drink ice cold.
Keep Everything Dry: Just like cotton candy melts on your tongue, moisture on your hands or in your glass can cause it to melt too early and become sticky.