This Sonic Ocean Water Copycat Recipe 'Tastes Like Vacation'

If you've never been to (or heard of) Sonic, it's a drive-up fast-food restaurant. Their menu consists of a variety of  fast-food  items such as burgers, breakfast burritos, and fries—you get the picture. But the one thing that I especially like about Sonic is their large selection of beverages. From basic ice tea , frozen slushies and shakes to cool drinks like the  Sonic Ocean Water, they've got refreshments covered. This last mention is so unique that I had to come up with a copycat recipe to enjoy it at home whenever the craving hits.

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What Is Sonic Ocean Water?

Sonic Ocean Water is a cool and refreshing beverage that's supposed to look like—and remind us of—the ocean. It's not supposed to taste like the ocean, but it does have a beautiful blue color.

My kids and husband love this copycat Ocean Water recipe. Even though it's called Ocean Water, I promise it doesn't taste anything like ocean water. It does resemble the beautiful Caribbean though in its striking color. It's bubbly and sweet, with a hint of coconut flavor, and it tastes like vacation—so it's perfect to make when you're stuck at home and can't take one.

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Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp cold water

• 2½ Tbsp to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 tsp coconut extract

• 2 (12-oz) cans Sprite or any lemon lime soda. For low calorie, you can use Sprite Zero

• 3-4 drops blue food coloring

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds. Mix until sugar is completely dissolved. If needed put back in microwave for another 20 seconds. Mix again.

2. Allow sugar syrup to cool completely. Add coconut extract. Mix.

3. In a large measuring cup or bowl with spout, pour soda in. Pour syrup mixture with extract into soda. Mix gently. Add drops of food coloring to desired color.

4. Fill 2 medium- to large-sized cups or glasses with ice to the top. Pour mixture into each cup. Grab some straws and sip away!

Kitchen Counter

Calories per serving: 160, fat 0.0 g