Introduction

The Gummy Bear Fizz is a playful and refreshing drink that combines fruity flavors with a fizzy sparkle and chewy gummy bears. It’s perfect for parties or a fun treat any time you want a unique beverage experience.

A clear tall glass filled with a fizzy orange-red drink, showing many colorful gummy bears inside and on top. The drink has a layer of red liquid settled at the bottom, followed by a bubbly orange layer with gummy bears in red, yellow, green, and orange colors placed throughout, giving a playful look. The rim of the glass is coated with sugar crystals, and a white straw with green and red stripes sticks out from the top. Around the base of the glass, more gummy bears are scattered on a white marbled surface, with blurry festive balloons in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ cup gummy bears (plus extra for garnish)
1 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
1 cup fruit juice (choose your favorite, such as mango, cranberry, pineapple, or blue raspberry punch)
½ cup club soda or sparkling water
Ice cubes (optional, to keep it extra chilled)
Optional garnishes: gummy bears on skewers, fresh fruit slices (orange, lime, or lemon), sugar for rimming glasses

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the glasses by adding about ¼ cup of gummy bears to the bottom of each tall glass. If using sugar rims, dip the rim in lemon juice then into sugar for a sparkly effect.
Step 2: In a large cup or small pitcher, combine the fruit juice and lemon-lime soda. Stir in the club soda or sparkling water for extra fizz.
Step 3: Pour the mixture over the gummy bears in each glass. Watch as the gummy bears float and soak up the flavors.
Step 4: Garnish with additional gummy bears on skewers or floating on top. Serve with a straw and enjoy the fizzy, fruity treat.

Tips & Variations

For a sweeter drink, use Sprite as the lemon-lime soda. For a lighter, less sweet version, substitute with Perrier Lemon Sparkling Water.
Haribo classic gummy bears tend to hold up best without becoming too soft, but Albanese gummy bears offer extra fruity flavors.
Try different fruit juice combinations, like mango juice with lemon-lime soda for a tropical twist, or cranberry juice for a tangy brightness.
Prepare the juice and soda mixture ahead of time and add gummy bears just before serving to prevent them from dissolving too quickly.

Storage

Store the mixed fruit juice and lemon-lime soda (without gummy bears) in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add gummy bears right before serving to keep them fresh and chewy. If refrigerated, serve chilled or over ice for best enjoyment.

How to Serve

A tall clear glass filled with a fizzy orange-colored drink with sparkling bubbles all over. Inside the drink and around the top edge of the glass, there are colorful gummy bears in red, yellow, green, and orange, some floating and some slightly stuck to the glass. The glass has a sugar rim around the top and a green and white striped straw on the right side. The background shows more gummy bears scattered on a white marbled surface with blurred colorful balloons in soft focus. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different types of gummy candies?

Yes, you can try other gummy candies, but keep in mind that some may dissolve faster or lose their shape in the liquid. Haribo gummy bears are a reliable choice for texture and flavor.

How long do the gummy bears stay good in the drink?

Gummy bears start to soften and absorb flavors within minutes. For the best texture, add them just before serving and enjoy promptly.