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A summer must have drink is this Sonic Ocean Water. Super easy to make, refreshing, and you can make it in minutes instead of having to swing by your local fast-food restaurant.
Sonic is kind of known for their drink combinations. They have happy hour all summer long, where you can pick up all sorts of different combinations at a pretty good price. And if you haven’t been there before, there are so many different combos, you will never get bored! But I think I found the perfect one for summer in this Ocean Water. I mean, just look at the color, you know it is going to be good!
What Is Sonic Ocean Water
If you have never had it before it is a fizzy coconut infused lime drink that is super refreshing and perfect for summer. It is a light blue color, hence the ocean part of the name. The coconut and lime work really well together, and it the perfect sweetness.
What’s In Sonic Ocean Water
Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the FULL PRINTABLE recipe card.
- Coconut Extract
- Sprite – or other lemon/lime soda
- Blue Food Coloring
- Sugar/Water – to make a simple syrup
And of course swedish fish for garnish are a fun must add!
How To Make Sonic Ocean Water
- Simple Syrup. The first thing to do is make your simple syrup. You can do this on the stove top, or because you need so little you can use my microwave shortcut. Mix together the water and sugar and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
- Make Ocean Water. In a picture add the simple syrup, coconut extract, and a few drops of blue food coloring. Mix until that is combined. Pour in the Sprite and gently stir to combine.
- Serve. Pour over glasses full of ice and garnish with Swedish fish if desired.
Can I Make This Ahead
This is best served right when you make it. Because it contains a carbonated drink, it will start to loose the fizziness right away. So you don’t want to make this ahead. You can make the simple syrup days ahead of time and have it ready for you when you do want to make and serve this.
Technically it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days, it just will be flat and no longer fizzy.
Coconut Extract
This is one of those ingredients where a little goes a long way, but it is one you can not skip, or you will miss out on all the flavor. You can find coconut extract on Amazon or pretty much any grocery store where the vanilla is sold you will find it.
Mocktail or Cocktail
This is a fun mocktail or virgin drink you can serve to the kids and adults, but you can also add some rum or vodka if you wanted to make something just for the adults. You could skip the coconut extract and add Malibu or another coconut liqueur as well to make it a fun and easy cocktail.
More Fun Summer Drink Recipes
- Sparkling Berry Lemonade
- Mojito
- Peach Lemonade
- Watermelon Soda
- Pina Colada
- Watermelon Margarita
- Hawaiian Punch
Sonic Ocean Water
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 liter Sprite
- Blue food coloring
- Swedish Fish, optional
Instructions
- In a liquid measuring cup mix together sugar and water. Heat in microwave for 1 minute, sir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Chill
- In a pitcher add the simple syrup, coconut extract, and a few drops of blue food coloring. Mix until that is combined.
- Pour in the Sprite and gently stir to combine.
- Pour over glasses full of ice and garnish with Swedish fish if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is just about the most perfect drink for the summer that there’s ever been! It’s so perfect for the kids, and a bit of alcohol makes it a super fun cocktail, too!
What a perfect looking drink for the hot days that are upon us. Thank you!
I didn’t realize how easy this was to make! Thank you for sharing!
Yes, please! This sounds like the perfect summer drink!!
This will be at my house all summer long! Such a perfect way to refresh on a hot summer day!