Description
The Q Candy Dream Snow Cone is a vibrant, boozy frozen cocktail treat layered with candy-infused rum, fizzy fruit sodas, and crushed ice—finished with a playful candy garnish. It’s made for summer parties, Pride parades, and anyone craving color and fun in every bite! Sweet, tart, and totally refreshing—this is anything but boring!!
Ingredients
For the Candy-Infused Rums:
½ cup white rum infused with watermelon candies (Jolly Ranchers or similar)
½ cup white rum infused with green candies (green apple, lime, or sour flavors)
For the Liquid Base:
¾ cup triple melon lemonade (Calypso or Minute Maid work great)
¾ cup green apple soda (Fanta, Jones Soda, or your favorite brand)
For Assembly:
6 cups crushed ice (snow-cone consistency)
Assorted fruity candies for garnish (rainbow belts, sour stars, gummy worms, etc.)
Neon food coloring (optional, to brighten up the rum layers)
Instructions
Infuse Your Rums
In two separate jars, add watermelon candies to one and green candies to the other. Pour in ½ cup white rum into each jar. Let infuse at room temperature for 24 hours, shaking occasionally until candies are dissolved.Prepare the Ice
Crush your ice using a snow cone machine or high-powered blender until fluffy and snow-like. Keep stored in the freezer until ready to use.Mix the Syrups
In one bowl, combine the watermelon-infused rum with triple melon lemonade. In another, mix the green-infused rum with green apple soda. Optional: Add 1–2 drops of food coloring to each for brighter, punchier layers.Layer the Snow Cones
In clear cups, alternate layers: crushed ice, watermelon mixture, more ice, green apple mixture. Repeat if your cup allows. Lightly tamp each layer with a spoon to create a dreamy gradient.
Garnish Like a Dream
Top with a mix of fruity candy (sour belts, gummies, stars). Add a neon straw or mini cocktail umbrella to finish it off in true party style!
Notes
Want to go alcohol-free? Just swap the rum for extra soda or a candy-flavored syrup—still fun, still fabulous!
Infused rum keeps up to a month in a sealed jar—great for prepping ahead.
For best results, chill all components before assembling to keep the layers icy and vibrant.
Don’t be shy with the candy toppings—this treat is all about colorful, joyful excess!