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How to Make a Cotton Candy Drink (TikTok Style)
Dolce Flav
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Category
Cotton Candy Flavoring
Author:
Dolce Flav
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
This aesthetic TikTok-style Cotton Candy Drink is a fun, colorful beverage made by blending milk, ice, and cotton candy flavoring for a smooth, sweet treat. Topped with real cotton candy and pastel sprinkles, this viral drink is quick to prepare and perfect for parties, bake shops, and social media posts. With its beautiful layered look and strong cotton candy flavor, this recipe is ideal for anyone wanting a trendy café drink at home.
Ingredients
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1 cup cold milk (or oat/almond milk)
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon Cotton Candy Flavoring (Water Soluble)
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1 cup ice
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Optional: 1–2 drops pink or blue food coloring
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Garnish: A handful of fresh cotton candy
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Optional toppings: Whipped cream, pastel sprinkles
Directions
Prepare the base: Add cold milk, sugar, and cotton candy flavoring to a blender.
Add ice: Pour in the ice to help create the signature frosty, TikTok-style slush texture.
Add color (optional): Add 1–2 drops of pastel pink or blue food coloring for a cotton-candy aesthetic.
Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for about 10–12 seconds, or until the drink reaches a creamy, slushy consistency.
Pour and garnish: Pour the drink into a tall glass, top with whipped cream, add a poof of real cotton candy, and finish with pastel sprinkles.
Serve immediately: Cotton candy melts quickly — present and enjoy right away!
Recipe Note
10 FAQ About Cotton Candy Drink (TikTok Style)
1. Can I make this drink without a blender?
Yes! Shake the ingredients in a jar with crushed ice for a lighter drink (not slushy).
2. Does the cotton candy flavoring dissolve well?
Yes, water-soluble flavoring mixes instantly into milk or cream.
3. Can I use this recipe for a party?
Absolutely — multiply the ingredients and blend in batches.
4. Can I make a dairy-free version?
Yes! Oat milk and almond milk work great.
5. Can I add caffeine?
Yes — add a shot of espresso for a Cotton Candy Latte.
6. How do I keep the cotton candy from melting?
Add it after the drink is poured and served.
7. Can I make this thicker?
Blend with ½ cup vanilla ice cream for a frappe version.
8. Can kids drink this?
Yes — it’s a kid-friendly treat unless you add caffeine.
9. Can I use less sugar?
Absolutely — the flavoring provides sweetness, so adjust to taste.
10. How long does the drink last?
Best enjoyed within 5–10 minutes before the cotton candy melts.