16 Candy Drinks that Taste Like Childhood
We may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Sometimes you just want a cocktail that combines alcohol with nostalgic childhood treats. This collection of candy drinks – and also drinks that mimic popular soft drinks – should help you scratch that itch.
There’s something here for everybody. All the treats you remember from movie theater concession stands. Or the checkout stand at the grocery store.
Get ready to combine nostalgia with booze in these delicious drink recipes!
Candy Drinks
Laffy Taffy
This drink tastes more or less like Laffy Taffy candy, but has about the same alcohol content as the Zombie.
Nilla Wafer Martini
The Nilla Wafer Martini blends the flavors of vanilla and almond to taste like the cookie after which it's named. It's not as sweet as you might imagine, which makes it a nice drink to enjoy before dinner.
Liquid Snickers Drink Recipe
If the idea of turning a Snickers bar into alcoholic liquid repulses you, stop reading immediately. The Liquid Snickers cocktail is just what it sounds like.
Junior Mint drink: a candy cocktail recipe
With this delicious chocolate mint shot, you don't really need a mint garnish.
Jolly Rancher Vodka Recipe
You can make this infusion more quickly and easily than Skittles Vodka, and some people like the taste better. You can order these gorgeous flasks from Amazon. It's so easy to infuse vodka with delicious Jolly Rancher candies, and only takes 12-24 hours.
Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
This always delicious little treat actually does taste like lemon drops. It features vodka, lemon juice and sugar, along with a touch of orange liqueur. This is an easy drink to love.
Caramel Candy drink recipe
This MixThatDrink original combines our Salted Caramel Vodka infusion with cream, vanilla and cognac. This rich, sweet cocktail is wonderful for a night in by the fireplace.
Crispy Crunch
Designed to taste like a chocolate and peanut butter bar from Cadbury, which was – as far as I know – only available in Europe. If you like this one, check out our collection of Kahlua drink recipes.
Red Hot Shots
How about a shot drink that tastes just like Red Hot candies? That's the Red Hot Shot. An absolutely delicious little drink bursting with that cinnamon flavor.
Marshmallow Vodka Infusion Tutorial
Infuse some vodka with marshmallows, and you get liquid marshmallows with a kick. DIY Marshmallow Vodka is a delicious infusion that tastes like marshmallows – vanilla and sugar. It’s sweet but not too sweet. And the feel of it in your mouth – unlike a clear, store bought version – is silky. It’s almost like a cream liqueur.
Vodka Gummy Bears
Gummy bears absorb vodka, swell up, and turn into delicious, soft, juicy alcohol treats! Vodka infused gummy bears make great party nibbles.
Rum 'n' Coke Gummies
Even better than the bears; the gummies taste like cola, then you soak them in rum, and voilà !
Vanilla Creamsicle
Remember Dreamsicles, those orange and vanilla flavored popsicles? Imagine taking that flavor and adding a burst of white creme de cacao - delicious! Because of the milk content, you could almost claim this as a health drink.
Captain Creamsicle
This variation on the Dreamsicle theme puts vanilla ice cream and orange sherbet in a blender with Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum.
Cocktails that taste like soft drinks
Flaming Dr. Pepper drink recipe
The Flaming Dr. Pepper gets its name from the fact that you light it on fire before serving. It really does taste kind of like (warm) Dr. Pepper. And you set this drink on fire, which always entertains. Just remember to stop making them once you're too far gone to put the flames out safely, okay?
Mountain Dew Cocktail Recipe
No Mountain Dew is harmed in the making of this cocktail, but it does taste a lot like it. And you get to drop a shot glass into a regular glass, so it's way more fun than any soft drink! This little cocktail features vodka, Midori, 7-Up (I know, right?) and either draft beer or more vodka, if you prefer. Draft beer certainly makes it look more like a Mountain Dew soda.
Last Updated: