If you missed the viral Frozen Cotton Candy Drink from Burger King, don’t worry. This copycat version brings all the cloudlike magic back to your kitchen in just minutes. With bright blue color, nostalgic cotton candy flavor, and an optional cold foam topping, it’s the ultimate summer treat that feels like sipping a carnival in a cup. Whether you’re making it for kids, guests, or just for fun, this recipe hits all the same notes without needing a drive-thru. The best part? You can customize the sweetness, swirl in colors, or even top it with actual cotton candy.
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How to make Copycat Burger King Frozen Cotton Candy Drink
Start by blending up a bright slushy base using blue raspberry and cotton candy syrup. Once that’s icy and thick, pour it into a tall glass and top it with homemade cold foam or whipped cream. If you really want to go full Burger King mode, serve it with a straw and a side of sunshine.
Ingredients, tools, instructions and tips
Ingredients (for 2 servings):
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup cold water or club soda
- 3 tablespoons cotton candy syrup (blue or pink)
- 2 tablespoons blue raspberry syrup
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Food coloring (blue or pink, optional)
- Cold foam or whipped cream for topping
- Edible glitter or cotton candy for garnish (optional)
Tools you’ll need:
- Blender (high-speed preferred)
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl (for foam)
- Hand frother or whisk
- Tall serving glasses
- Straw or spoon
Instructions:
- Make the slush base: Add ice, cold water, cotton candy syrup, blue raspberry syrup, and sugar to a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy. Add food coloring if desired and blend again briefly.
- Check texture: If the slush is too thick, add a splash more water. If it’s too thin, toss in a bit more ice and blend again.
- Prepare cold foam topping (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of milk with a teaspoon of sugar until frothy, or use a hand frother to whip it into a light foam.
- Assemble the drink: Pour the slushy mix into glasses. Spoon cold foam or whipped cream over the top.
- Garnish: Add edible glitter or a small puff of cotton candy for that iconic cloud effect.
Tips:
- Club soda adds a fizzy touch if you want something closer to a float.
- For an extra sweet version, drizzle more syrup around the inside of the glass before pouring.
- Serve immediately. The cloud foam dissolves quickly.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Blend time: 2 minutes
Total time: 7 minutes
Calories per serving: approx. 180 (with cold foam), 130 (without foam)
What to serve with the dish
Pair this icy blue drink with carnival-inspired snacks like popcorn, mini corn dogs, or soft pretzels. It also goes great with a summer backyard BBQ spread or a tray of cookies for a kid’s birthday party. For a full Burger King-style treat, serve it alongside your favorite copycat burger or spicy chicken sandwich.
Ingredient substitutes
1. Ice Cream Base (for cold foam)
Original Ingredient: Whipped cream or dairy cold foam
Substitutes:
- Coconut cream: Use whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free topping.
- Oat milk foam: Froth oat milk with a dash of sugar for a light vegan option.
- Skip it: Go without foam if you want fewer calories or a simpler drink.
2. Cotton Candy Flavor
Original Ingredient: Cotton candy syrup
Substitutes:
- Homemade Syrup: Mix equal parts sugar and water, then add cotton candy flavoring.
- Other Flavored Syrups: Try bubblegum, raspberry, or vanilla syrups as fun twists.
- Candy Floss Sugar: Blend actual spun cotton candy into the drink for full effect.
3. Color
Original Ingredient: Blue food coloring
Substitutes:
- Natural Dyes: Use spirulina for blue or beet juice for pink.
- Leave it out: The flavor stays even if it’s not as bright.
4. Sweetener
Original Ingredient: Sugar
Substitutes:
- Honey or maple syrup: Adds natural sweetness with a slightly deeper taste.
- Stevia or erythritol: Lower-calorie options. Adjust to your taste.
5. Garnish
Original Ingredient: Cotton candy on top
Substitutes:
- Whipped cream: Classic and easy.
- Edible glitter: Adds sparkle without added flavor.
- Edible flowers: Beautiful and whimsical touch.
Ingredients
2 cups ice
1 cup cold water or club soda
3 tablespoons cotton candy syrup (blue or pink)
2 tablespoons blue raspberry syrup
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Food coloring (blue or pink, optional)
Cold foam or whipped cream for topping
Edible glitter or cotton candy for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Blender (high-speed preferred)
Measuring spoons
Mixing bowl (for foam)
Hand frother or whisk
Tall serving glasses
Straw or spoon
