How to Make the Perfect Shark Bite Mocktail
American · Easy · 5 min · 2 servings
The Shark Bite Mocktail is a thrilling ocean-blue kids drink with a dramatic red grenadine blood swirl that mimics a shark attack. This easy non-alcoholic mocktail is perfect for ocean-themed birthday parties and Finding Nemo movie nights.
Why this recipe works
This Shark Bite Mocktail recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 5 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 110 calories with 0g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 cup blue sports drink like Blue Gatorade
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda
- 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 pieces gummy shark candy
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Fill Glasses with Ice
Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes and place a gummy shark candy on the rim of each glass for decoration.
Step 2: Pour the Ocean
Mix blue sports drink and lemon-lime soda together and pour evenly over the ice in each glass.
Step 3: Add the Shark Bite
Slowly drizzle grenadine syrup down the inside edge of each glass so it sinks to the bottom creating a blood-in-water effect.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- blue sports drink → blue raspberry lemonade with blue food coloring
- grenadine syrup → raspberry syrup or cherry juice
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Stirring the grenadine ruins the dramatic layered shark bite effect
- Pouring grenadine too fast causes it to mix in rather than settle at the bottom
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 110 calories, 0g protein, 28g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fiber.
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