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7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz Recipe: A Festive Holiday Treat!

Looking for a fun and festive drink to serve at your next holiday gathering? The 7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz is the perfect recipe to impress your guests while keeping things simple and stress-free. This delightful drink combines bright flavors, creamy textures, and a playful garnish, making it a holiday hit for all ages.

 
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Why You’ll Love the 7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz

This refreshing drink is:

  • Customizable: Mix and match flavors to create a drink that’s uniquely yours.
  • Easy to Make: Just a handful of ingredients and five minutes of prep time!
  • Family-Friendly: Guests of all ages will enjoy this festive treat.
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7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz Recipe

Ingredients for 7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz

Gather these simple ingredients to get started:

  • Sherbet: Choose raspberry or lime for vibrant color and flavor.
  • Flavored Syrups: Raspberry or lime syrup enhances the taste.
  • Whipped Cream: Use canned whipped cream like Reddi Whip® for ease.
  • 7UP® or Cherry 7UP®: The star ingredient adds fizz and festive flavor.
  • Gumdrops: Skewered for a fun holiday garnish.
  • Decorative Straws and Clear Glasses: To showcase the drink’s beautiful layers.
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Pour 7Up® or even Canada Dry Ginger Ale® over top. For the lime drinks, I used regular 7Up®. For the red drinks, Cherry 7Up®Add more whipped cream if desired.

   
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Gumdrops on skewers add a fun holiday element, and your guests will be impressed with this simple yet creative drink.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Build the Base

  • Add a scoop of raspberry or lime sherbet to a clear glass.
  • Pour a small amount of lime or cherry-flavored syrup over the sherbet.

2. Add Creamy Goodness

  • Top the sherbet with a swirl of whipped cream for a creamy layer.

3. Add the Fizz

  • Slowly pour 7UP®, Cherry 7UP®, or Canada Dry Ginger Ale® over the sherbet and whipped cream to create a fizzy, festive drink.

4. Garnish and Serve

  • Skewer three gumdrops on a decorative pick and place it in the glass.
  • Add a festive straw for extra flair, and serve immediately!
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Tips for the Best 7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz

Customize Your Colors

  • To match the holiday theme, you can make lime sherbet with lime syrup for a green drink or raspberry sherbet with cherry syrup for a red drink.

Chill Your Ingredients

  • Keep the 7UP® and syrups chilled for the best flavor and fizz.

Make it Extra Special

  • Swap gumdrops for other candies, like peppermint sticks or sugar-dusted cranberries, to match your holiday décor.
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Where to Find 7UP® for the Holidays

You can find 7UP® or Canada Dry Ginger Ale® at Walmart. Stock up and prepare for all your holiday entertaining needs.

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7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz

7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Festive holiday drink for families featuring sherbet and 7UP.

Ingredients

  • Sherbet, raspberry or lime
  • Flavored syrups, raspberry, lime
  • Reddi Whip, Whipped Cream
  • 7UP, Canada Dry or Cherry 7UP
  • Gumdrops
  • Skewers, Decorative straws
  • Clear glasses

Instructions

    1. Add a scoop of raspberry or lime sherbet to a glass.
    2. Pour a small amount of lime or cherry-flavored syrup.
    3. Top with canned whipped cream.
    4. Pour 7Up® or even Canada Dry Ginger Ale® over the sherbet, syrup and cream.
    5. Add more whipped cream if desired.
    6. Add three gumdrops to a skewer.

Notes

For the lime drinks, I used regular 7Up®. For the red drinks, Cherry 7Up®

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Serving Ideas for Your Holiday Gatherings

Perfect for Parties

This 7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz recipe is ideal for holiday parties, family gatherings, or even a cozy movie night. Set up a DIY drink station with all the ingredients, and let guests create their own festive drinks!

Kid-Friendly and Adult-Approved

While the recipe is non-alcoholic, you can easily adapt it for adults by adding a splash of vodka or rum to the mix.

Supplies for Serving 7Up Gumdrop Christmas Fizz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?

Preparing this drink fresh is best to preserve the fizz and creaminess. However, you can pre-scoop the sherbet into glasses and refrigerate them for quick assembly.

What Other Syrups Can I Use?

Try other holiday-inspired syrups like peppermint or vanilla for a unique twist.

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pam

Wednesday 24th of December 2014

what kind or brand of syrup did you use or where can i buy it at? i have juice from the cherries but not sure what to use for lime would love to make these for the kids on ny's eve

Stacy

Wednesday 24th of December 2014

I actually used snow cone syrups! You can find flavored syrups in the coffee aisle too. Torani has a lime flavor. Hope this helps.

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