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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.



7UP® Gumdrop Christmas Fizz
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
- Add a scoop of raspberry or lime sherbet to a glass.
- Pour a small amount of lime or cherry-flavored syrup.
- Top with canned whipped cream.
- Pour 7Up® or even Canada Dry Ginger Ale® over the sherbet, syrup and cream.
- Add more whipped cream if desired.
- 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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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.