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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For maximum glow effect, use premium tonic water with higher quinine content

Pre-chill all ingredients for at least 2 hours before mixing

The drink will glow best under a blacklight/UV light in a darkened room

For an extra dramatic effect, use clear glasses with glow-in-the-dark rims

Freezing the gummy bears beforehand helps them maintain shape longer in the liquid

For a stronger blue color, add more blue raspberry syrup or a few drops of blue food coloring

Make tonic water ice cubes instead of regular ice to avoid diluting the glow effect

Avoid adding too much fruit juice as it can diminish the glow effect of the tonic water

For children's parties, use sugar-free soda and juice to reduce sugar content

The punch will glow best during the first 2-3 hours while carbonation remains strong

Gummy Bear Glow Punch

Name: Gummy Bear Glow Punch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Party, Novelty
Ingredients: For the Glowing Base:; 2 liters tonic water (must be tonic water for the glow effect); 1 liter lemon-lime soda; 2 cups white cranberry juice; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 cup blue raspberry syrup; For the Ice Cubes (Optional Glow Enhancement):; 3 cups tonic water; 1/4 cup blue food coloring; For the Gummy Mix-ins:; 2 cups gummy bears (assorted colors); 1 cup gummy worms (optional); 1/2 cup sour gummy rings; For Adult Version (Optional):; 2 cups vodka (plain or whipped cream flavor); 1 cup peach schnapps; 1/2 cup blue curaçao liqueur; For Serving & Garnish:; UV/blacklight setup; Glow sticks for stirring; Glow-in-the-dark cups (optional); Glow-in-the-dark straws; Edible shimmer or disco dust (food-grade); Fresh mint sprigs

This eye-catching Gummy Bear Glow Punch is a magical beverage that glows under blacklight, creating an unforgettable experience for parties and special events. The punch combines fruity flavors with a hint of sourness that mimics the taste of gummy bear candies, while the tonic water gives it that signature fluorescent glow when placed under UV light. Perfect for Halloween parties, glow-in-the-dark events, teen gatherings, or themed celebrations, this fun and interactive drink is sure to be the centerpiece of any occasion. Though simple to prepare, the dramatic effect creates a wow factor that will impress guests of all ages. The recipe can be easily adapted for both non-alcoholic and adult versions, making it versatile for various events. The vibrant colors and floating gummy bears add a playful element that makes this drink as fun to look at as it is to sip.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

Total Time

25 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Glowing Base:

2 liters tonic water (must be tonic water for the glow effect)

1 liter lemon-lime soda

2 cups white cranberry juice

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup blue raspberry syrup

For the Ice Cubes (Optional Glow Enhancement):

3 cups tonic water

1/4 cup blue food coloring

For the Gummy Mix-ins:

2 cups gummy bears (assorted colors)

1 cup gummy worms (optional)

1/2 cup sour gummy rings

For Adult Version (Optional):

2 cups vodka (plain or whipped cream flavor)

1 cup peach schnapps

1/2 cup blue curaçao liqueur

For Serving & Garnish:

UV/blacklight setup

Glow sticks for stirring

Glow-in-the-dark cups (optional)

Glow-in-the-dark straws

Edible shimmer or disco dust (food-grade)

Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

Prepare the glowing ice cubes ahead of time (optional): Mix tonic water with blue food coloring and pour into ice cube trays. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Chill all liquid ingredients thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before preparing the punch.

In a large clear punch bowl, combine the tonic water, lemon-lime soda, white cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. Stir gently to mix without losing carbonation.

Slowly pour in the blue raspberry syrup, allowing it to create swirls of color throughout the punch. Do not mix completely – the gradients add visual appeal.

If making the adult version, add the vodka, peach schnapps, and blue curaçao liqueur. Stir gently just a few times.

Add the glowing ice cubes to the punch bowl.

Just before serving, add 1 1/2 cups of the gummy bears and 1/2 cup gummy worms to the punch bowl. Reserve the rest for individual glasses.

Set up a blacklight near the punch bowl to activate the glowing effect. The punch will glow a bright blue color under UV light.

For serving, place a few gummy bears and a sour gummy ring in each glass before pouring in the punch.

Garnish each glass with a sprinkle of edible shimmer, a mint sprig, and a glow stick that can double as a stirrer.

For maximum effect, serve in a darkened room with blacklights positioned to illuminate the drinks.

Gummy Bear Glow Punch

JUE

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