Shark Week Drink | Blood In The Water Shark Drink

It’s Shark Week! If you’re looking for a fun, themed Shark Week drink to try, this blood-in-the-water mocktail is great for everyone! 

Shark Week Drink | Blood In The Water Shark Drink

It’s Shark Week! Not familiar with Shark Week? “Shark Week is an annual, week-long programming block on the Discovery Channel, which normally takes place towards the end of July. The show originally aired on July 17, 1988, and it’s the longest-running cable television event in history and has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the past few years.” 

Shark Week 2026

Shark Week for this year starts on July 26th- August 1st, 2026

I’ve always been fascinated by sharks and killer whales. Something about how powerful and gorgeous these creatures are has always interested me, and I could spend hours watching documentaries and movies about sharks.

I can’t tell you how many times I have watched the Jaws series. 

Over the years, Shark Week has grown into a huge annual event, with people hosting viewing parties, drinking games, themed food and drinks, and more.

If you’re planning to host a party or the kids want to join in on Shark Week, here’s a fun, kid-friendly shark drink to try. 

We start with 1 ounce of Strawberry syrup.  Add ice to tall glasses like the ones mentioned here. 

Then add ice to tall glasses like the ones we used here.

Next, add 4 ounces of Lemon-Lime Soda. 

Add one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, then top with one ounce of blue Curaçao.

If you’re making this drink for kids, you can substitute blue Curaçao with blue Kool-Aid, blueberry syrup, or the Torani blue Curaçao version (no alcohol). 

This drink is always best made in front of the kids so they can watch the color change.

They will think it’s pretty cool. 

Kid-Friendly Shark Week Drink

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce Strawberry syrup
• 1 ounce Blue Curaçao (the Torani version has no alcohol. If you’re uncomfortable using it, you can use blue Kool-Aid). 
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 4 ounces Lemon Lime Soda
• Ice
• Gummy sharks for garnish

For an adult-friendly version, add 1-2 ounces of vodka or tequila. 

Directions:

1. Add an ounce of strawberry syrup to a serving glass.
2. Fill the serving glass halfway with ice.
3. Pour the lemon-lime soda over the ice.
4. Squeeze in a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
5. Top with Blue Curacao or blueberry syrup.
6. Garnish with small candy gummy sharks. 

Serve. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive

Note: When you’re ready to drink it, give it a little stir with your straw. Otherwise, your first sip will be strawberry syrup. 

Why did my colors mix when I poured them into the cup? 

The key to a layered drink is to pour each ingredient as the recipe card says.

Then pour slowly so you don’t blend the colors as you pour into the glass. 

Do I need ice for this drink? 

Yes, the ice will help act as a barrier between the blue and red colors in this drink.

If you don’t have ice, it won’t give you that defined color change and will blend, and you won’t see the separate blue and red. 

What can I use instead of blue curaçao? 

If you don’t want to use Blue Curaçao, you have many options.

You can use blue-colored Kool-Aid mixed with water, or blue Gatorade or Powerade.

Another option is to add a lemon-lime soda and a few drops of blue food coloring to the glass to color the drink.

I find the food coloring doesn’t quite give you the best-defined color layers. 

What to garnish the glass with? 

You can purchase shark gummies to place on top of the glass for a fun look.

We found some shark gummies at our local grocery store, but you can order them online. 

You can also use Swedish Fish gummies. Either will work and taste great as you nibble and sip.

Feel free to get creative. 

Can I make a large batch of these drinks? 

You can make as many or as few Shark Week drinks as you like.

Make them in a glass so you can get each drink’s red-and-blue look.

If you pour it into a pitcher, it won’t have the same cool look. 

Shark Week | Blood In The Water Mocktail

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Cuisine: kid-friendly drink

Author: D. Durand Worthey

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Equipment

• Gummy Sharks Candy - 1 LB Resealable Stand Up Candy Bag - Blue and White Sharks - Blue Raspberry Flavor - Novelty Candy - Bulk Filler Candy for Parties and Holidays

Ingredients

 

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• 1 ounce Strawberry syrup
• 1 ounce Blue Curacao the Torani version does not have alcohol in it. Or if you're uncomfortable using this, you can use blue kool-aid.
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 4 ounces Lemon Lime Soda
• Ice
• Gummy sharks for garnish

Instructions

• Add an ounce of strawberry syrup to a serving glass.
• Fill the serving glass halfway with ice.
• Pour the lemon-lime soda over the ice.
• Squeeze in a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.T
• Top with Blue Curacao.G
• Garnish with small candy gummy sharks.

Notes

Note: When you're ready to drink it, be sure to give it a little stir with your straw. If not, your first sip will be of the strawberry syrup.

If you want to make this adult-friendly, you can add in 1-2 ounces of vodka or tequila.  

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Published 7/2018 | Updated 7/2026