Name: Pink Starburst Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 h
Total time: 24 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 pink Starburst candy, plus more for garnish; 8 ounces vodka, or clear rum; 8 ounces orange juice; 8 ounces strawberry-kiwi juice, or punch; 8 to 12 ounces lemon-lime soda; Red food coloring, optional

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Introduction

The Pink Starburst Cocktail is a fun and fruity drink that captures the sweet and tangy flavors of the beloved candy. Infused with vodka or rum and brightened with juicy orange and strawberry-kiwi juices, this vibrant cocktail is perfect for parties or a playful night in.

A clear glass filled with light pink-orange liquid and crushed ice, topped with a skewer of five small pink and white cube-shaped pieces resting across the rim. The drink has a glossy, refreshing look with condensation on the glass. The background shows a soft white marbled texture with a blurred portion of a similar drink behind it. A woman's hand is lightly visible holding the glass at the bottom edge. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 pink Starburst candies, plus more for garnish
8 ounces vodka or clear rum
8 ounces orange juice
8 ounces strawberry-kiwi juice or punch
8 to 12 ounces lemon-lime soda
Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Place 8 pink Starburst candies into a jar or container with a lid. Pour 8 ounces of vodka or clear rum over the candies, seal tightly, and let the mixture sit for about 24 hours. Stir or swirl occasionally to help dissolve the candies and infuse the alcohol.
Step 2: When ready to serve, fill each glass with ice to chill the cocktail properly.
Step 3: Pour 2 ounces of the Starburst-infused alcohol into each glass over the ice.
Step 4: Add 2 ounces of orange juice and 2 ounces of strawberry-kiwi juice (or punch) to each glass to balance the fruity flavors with the infused alcohol.
Step 5: Top off each cocktail with 2 to 3 ounces of lemon-lime soda, depending on your preferred fizz and strength. For a deeper pink color, add a drop of red food coloring and stir gently.
Step 6: Garnish each drink with a few pink Starburst candies on the side for an extra sweet touch and beautiful presentation.

Tips & Variations

Use clear rum if you prefer a slightly sweeter, lighter flavor compared to vodka.
Try swapping strawberry-kiwi juice for guava or pineapple juice for a tropical twist.
For a non-alcoholic version, skip the infusion and use sparkling water infused with Starburst candies instead.
Adjust the lemon-lime soda amount to control sweetness and fizz to your liking.

Storage

Store the Starburst-infused alcohol in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best flavor. Once mixed, serve cocktails immediately for optimum freshness and fizz. Leftover mixed drinks should be consumed within a few hours and can be covered and refrigerated briefly, but soda may lose carbonation.

How to Serve

A clear round glass filled with crushed ice and a light pink to peach-colored drink. On top, a skewer rests across the rim, holding several small square pink and white pieces that look soft and spongy. The background and surface have a white marbled texture. A woman's hand holds the skewer gently from the left side. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other Starburst flavors for this cocktail?

Yes, you can experiment with different Starburst flavors, but using pink Starburst provides the signature fruity, tangy taste and color that works best in this recipe.

How long does the candy infusion take?

The candies typically take about 24 hours to fully dissolve and infuse into the alcohol, creating a sweet and flavorful base for the cocktail.