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Blue Tide Mocktail Recipe

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with citrus flavor, this Blue Tide Mocktail is the perfect drink for hot summer days. Made with lemonade, blue sports drink, lemon-lime soda, and a splash of fresh lime juice, this family-friendly beach mocktail is both eye-catching and delicious.
Whether you're hosting a pool party, spending the day at the beach, or enjoying a backyard barbecue, this vibrant blue drink is sure to be a favorite with kids and adults alike.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Drinks, Kid-Friendly
Cuisine: American, Family-Friendly
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chilled lemonade
  • 1 cup chilled lemon-lime soda
  • 1 cup chilled blue raspberry sports drink
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups ice
Optional Garnishes
  • Lemon wheels
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Blue paper straws
  • Mini paper umbrellas
Optional Sparkly Version
  • Pinch Blue food-safe edible glitter

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Long mixing spoon
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the 2 cups chilled lemonade and 1 cup chilled blue raspberry sports drink
    2 cups chilled lemonade, 1 cup chilled blue raspberry sports drink
  2. Stir in the 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice until well mixed.
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  3. Slowly pour in the 1 cup chilled lemon-lime soda and gently stir to preserve the bubbles.
    1 cup chilled lemon-lime soda
  4. Fill serving glasses with ice.
    2 cups ice
  5. Pour the mocktail over the ice.
  6. If desired, stir a small Pinch Blue food-safe edible glitter into each glass for a shimmering lagoon effect.
    Pinch Blue food-safe edible glitter
  7. Garnish with a Lemon wheels Lime wedges, Fresh blueberries, Maraschino cherries, or/& a Mini paper umbrellas before serving immediately.
    Lemon wheels, Lime wedges, Fresh blueberries, Mini paper umbrellas, Maraschino cherries

Notes

Chill all ingredients before mixing for the most refreshing flavor.
Add the lemon-lime soda just before serving to keep the drink bubbly.
Freshly squeezed lemonade provides the brightest citrus flavor.
For a slightly sweeter version, add a splash of simple syrup.
Easily double or triple the recipe for pool parties and family gatherings.