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Fizzy coconut ocean water is easy and refreshing! This copycat Sonic drink is perfect for parties or a hot summer day.

We love fun kid-friendly drink recipes, like today’s ocean water. For more favorite drinks, check out our Pink Punch and Cherry Limeade!

Sonic Ocean Water recipe served in a glass mason jar.


Copycat Recipe

We love to go to Sonic as a family! Personally, I love to get Mozzarella Sticks and an Ocean Water. We love fun drinks!

What is ocean water at Sonic? Sonic ocean water ingredients include blue coconut flavor and Sprite. It takes minutes to make and is a kid favorite.

We made some a few months ago for a party, and it was a hit. Serve it up with some Sonic pebble ice (our favorite) or look below for some fun ideas on how to serve this for your next party.

The options are endless for making this fun, yummy Ocean Water recipe.

Ocean water ingredients served on a wooden table.

How to Make Ocean Water

Like most drink recipes, this ocean water drink is a cinch!

SIMPLE SYRUP. Combine water and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, then stir until the sugar is dissolved.

COMBINE. Pour into a pitcher and add Sprite, coconut extract, and 3–4 drops of food coloring. Mix well.

CHILL. Add ice right before serving.

Serving Suggestions

It’s super fun to add Swedish fish to this drink. Not only is it cute, but you can eat the fish too! Here are a few other fun ways to serve this drink:

  • Create ocean-shaped ice cubes. You can find several options on Amazon.
  • Use a mini umbrella.
  • Serve out of a coconut-shaped cup.
Ocean water served in a glass mason jar with candy fish.

Recipe Tips

Coconut extract. This is typically near the vanilla in the baking aisle. The extract is pretty strong.

  • For less coconut taste, reduce the amount of extract added.
  • For more coconut flavor add more than what’s suggested.
  • Not a coconut fan? Try pineapple extract instead. 

Soda. Use Sprite or any lemon-lime soda.

Food coloring. The blue food coloring can easily be left out and the taste of this refreshing drink will not be affected. To create a natural blue color, use natural food coloring dyes or a bit of blueberry juice. 

Sugar. Since the soda is already sweetened, easily reduce the amount of sugar added or try a sugar substitute.

Storing Info

Make ahead of time. This Sonic ocean water recipe is best when consumed quickly, but can be made up to a day ahead of time and kept in the fridge.

STORE any leftover Ocean Water Sonic in the fridge for 2-3 days.

FREEZE leftover drink in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Be aware that the carbonation in the soda will diminish with storage. Use the leftovers to make a slushy or popsicles. 

Copycat Sonic Ocean Water recipe served in a glass mason jar.

Recipe FAQ

What flavor is ocean water?

It has coconut, lemon, and lime flavors in it. Other people refer to it as “blue coconut”.

Where do I find coconut extract?

It’s typically in the baking isle, next to where you would find vanilla extract. If you can’t find it, or don’t have any, you could also use pineapple extract/flavoring for a similar tropical flavor.

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4.94 from 45 votes

Ocean Water Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Fizzy coconut Ocean Water is easy and refreshing! This copycat Sonic drink is perfect for parties or a hot, summer day.
Servings: 6
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Ingredients 

  • cup water
  • cup sugar
  • 1 liter Sprite or 7UP
  • 1 tablespoon coconut extract
  • blue food coloring

Instructions 

  • Combine water and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, then stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour into a pitcher and add Sprite, coconut extract, and 3–4 drops of food coloring. Mix well.
  • Add ice right before serving.

Video

Notes

Serving Suggestions: There are so many fun ways to serve this up. Try adding Swedish Fish for the kids, adding a mini umbrella to each glass, serving out of a coconut-shaped cup, or using seashell or sea creature–shaped molds to create ocean-themed ice cubes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass, Calories: 161kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 18mg, Potassium: 6mg, Sugar: 39g, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 0.05mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
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Recipe adapted from Food.com.

 



About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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  1. 5 stars
    We love the blue ocean water from Sonic! Love having this recipe to make it ourselves as we can regulate the amount of sugar going in!! Thanks for sharing!!