Monster Mash Mocktail

This Halloween mocktail is built for fast assembly: grape juice for deep color, lemon-lime soda for bubbles, and a small amount of lime juice to keep the sweetness from flattening. It is served over ice with gummy eyeballs added at the end so they float and stay visible.

By Julienne

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 480 ml grape juice chilled
• 30 ml fresh lime juice freshly squeezed
• 480 ml lemon-lime soda chilled
• 400 g ice for serving
• 8 pieces gummy eyeballs for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the grape juice and lime juice to a large pitcher. Stir once to combine. The liquid is evenly colored and the lime juice is fully mixed in.
2. Just before serving, pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and stir gently 2 to 3 times so the carbonation stays lively. The drink is lightly foamy and visibly fizzy, with no flat smell or taste.
3. Divide the ice among 4 glasses, then pour in the mocktail. Top each glass with 2 gummy eyeballs, if using. Each glass is cold, fizzy, and the gummy eyeballs are floating or resting on top.
4. Serve immediately while the soda is still bubbly. The drink tastes cold, sweet, and lightly tart with active carbonation.