Description

A frozen, layered cocktail that tastes just like your favorite childhood candy! The Revenge of the Nerds Cocktail blends Nerds-infused vodka with fruity slush layers of Hawaiian Punch and lemonade for a colorful, party-ready drink. Sweet, tart, and totally nostalgic—this drink is perfect for birthdays, summer get-togethers, or anytime you want to turn heads. It’s as fun to make as it is to sip. Try it at your next gathering and wow your guests with every neon swirl!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Nerds-Infused Vodka:

½ cup red Nerds candy
1 cup plain vodka
½ cup yellow Nerds candy
1 cup plain vodka

For the Cocktail:

2 oz red Nerds-infused vodka
½ cup Hawaiian Punch (or any red fruit punch)
2 oz yellow Nerds-infused vodka
½ cup lemonade
3 cups ice (divided into two batches of 1.5 cups each)

Optional Garnishes:

Extra Nerds candy (for topping or rimming the glass)
Maraschino cherries
Whipped cream
Fun paper straws or cocktail umbrellas

Instructions

Infuse the Vodka
In two separate jars, combine ½ cup red Nerds with 1 cup vodka and ½ cup yellow Nerds with 1 cup vodka. Seal and let sit for at least 8 hours or overnight. Shake occasionally to help dissolve the candy. Once infused, strain both mixtures through a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter.
Blend the Red Layer
In a blender, combine 2 oz of red Nerds vodka, ½ cup Hawaiian Punch, and 1.5 cups of ice. Blend until slushy and pour into the bottom of tall glasses.
Blend the Yellow Layer
Rinse the blender. Add 2 oz of yellow Nerds vodka, ½ cup lemonade, and 1.5 cups of ice. Blend until slushy and carefully pour over the red layer to create a colorful, stacked effect.

Garnish and Serve
Top each glass with whipped cream, cherries, and a sprinkle of Nerds if desired. Add straws or cocktail umbrellas and serve immediately. Cheers!

Notes

Chill your glasses ahead of time to keep the slush frozen longer.
Want different colors? Use other Nerds flavors like grape or blue raspberry for even wilder combos.
No alcohol? Use lemon-lime soda or sparkling water in place of vodka for a fun mocktail version.
Leftover infused vodka keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks—use it to mix into lemonade, soda, or iced tea for quick candy-inspired sippers.

Layering tip: Pour the second layer slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing colors.