Introduction

Gummy Bear Fizz is a playful, refreshing drink that combines fruity flavors and fizzy bubbles with a fun gummy twist. Perfect for parties or a cheerful treat, this vibrant beverage is easy to make and sure to delight both kids and adults.

A tall clear glass is filled with a fizzy drink that has three visible layers: the bottom layer is bright red, the middle layer is orange, and the top layer is light yellow. Inside the drink and stuck to the sides of the glass are many colorful gummy bears in red, yellow, green, and orange. The top of the drink has more gummy bears resting on it, and a white straw with red and green stripes is placed in the glass. The glass is on a white marbled surface with blurred colorful gummy bears scattered around it. The glass is cold and covered with tiny bubbles. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ cup gummy bears (plus extra for garnish)
1 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP)
1 cup fruit juice (choose your favorite, like mango, cranberry, pineapple, or blue raspberry)
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: Add about ¼ cup of gummy bears to the bottom of each tall glass. For a sugar rim, dip the glass rims in lemon juice, then coat with sugar for a sparkly touch.
Step 2: In a large cup or pitcher, combine the fruit juice and lemon-lime soda. Stir in the club soda or sparkling water to add extra fizz.
Step 3: Pour the mixed liquid into the prepared glasses over the gummy bears. Watch as the gummy bears float and soak up the drink’s flavors.
Step 4: Garnish with more gummy bears on skewers or floating on top. Serve with a straw and enjoy the bubbly, fruity delight!

Tips & Variations

Use Haribo classic gummy bears as they hold up best without getting too soft quickly. For extra fruity flavors, try Albanese gummy bears.
For a sweeter drink, choose Sprite; for a lighter, less sweet version, use Perrier Lemon Sparkling Water.
Mix and match fruit juices to create your own favorite combinations—mango juice with lemon-lime soda makes a tropical twist.
Prepare the juice and soda mixture in advance and add gummy bears just before serving to keep them from dissolving too fast.

Storage

If you make the juice and soda mixture ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add gummy bears and ice cubes only before serving to maintain their texture. Leftover drinks without gummy bears can be kept refrigerated and gently stirred before serving again, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.

How to Serve

A tall clear glass filled with a bubbly orange drink that has several layers, starting with a deep red color at the bottom, blending into a lighter orange above, showing many bubbles rising. Inside the drink, colorful gummy bears in red, yellow, green, and orange float around throughout the layers. On top of the glass, a few gummy bears rest along the rim, which is coated with sugar crystals. A green and white striped straw stands inside the drink, angled slightly to the right. The background shows scattered colorful gummy bears on a white marbled surface, blurred for focus on the glass. 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 candy for this drink?

Yes, you can try other gummy candies, but keep in mind that texture and how they react to carbonation may vary. Classic gummy bears tend to hold their shape best.

Will the gummy bears dissolve in the drink?

Gummy bears will soften and absorb some liquid over time, which adds flavor to the drink. To prevent them from dissolving too quickly, add them just before serving and keep the drink chilled.