Kids adore this bright, fruity Swig Shark Attack copycat drink. It’s easy to make at home in minutes and perfect for summer parties, pool days, or any time you want a fun, fizzy treat.
A Fun and Fizzy Shark Attack Drink
If you’ve been to Swig or seen their playful drink menu, you’ll recognize this popular kids’ favorite. The Shark Attack is fruity, fizzy, and slightly soda-forward. Layers of lemon-lime soda, lemonade, and neon blue raspberry syrup create an ocean-like appearance, and a gummy shark on top finishes the look. It’s simple to assemble and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Whether you’re prepping drinks for a backyard party or just want a cheerful afternoon refreshment, this copycat recipe is fast, colorful, and delicious.
Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions
Below are the ingredients and easy swaps if you need them.
- Gummy Sharks (optional but recommended) – A fun garnish that makes the drink feel authentic.
- Pebble Ice (3 cups total) – Small, crushed-style ice used at soda shops. If you don’t have pebble ice, crush regular ice in a blender or pulse ice in a sealed bag with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.
- Sprite (12 oz can) – The bubbly lemon-lime base. Substitute with any lemon-lime soda such as 7-Up or Sierra Mist. Diet or zero-sugar versions will also work.
- Lemonade (½ cup) – Adds tartness to balance the sweetness. Fresh or bottled lemonade are both fine.
- Blue Raspberry Syrup (4 Tbsp) – The bright blue flavor that delivers the visual and sweet raspberry taste. Brands like Torani work well. If you can’t find blue raspberry, blueberry syrup can be a suitable alternative.
Recipe Tip
Pebble Ice Hack: No pebble ice? Crush regular ice in a blender, or place ice in a towel and gently tap with a rolling pin until small and pebble-like.
How To Make A Shark Attack Drink
Quick overview: the full recipe and details are in the recipe card below.
- Add ice to two 16-ounce glasses.
- Split a 12-ounce can of Sprite between the two glasses.
- Pour ½ cup of lemonade total (¼ cup per glass) or ½ cup per the recipe; adjust to taste.
- Add blue raspberry syrup (2 tablespoons per glass) — the syrup settles and creates the blue “ocean” layer.
- Stir gently to combine the layers and distribute flavor.
- Garnish each glass with gummy sharks if desired and serve cold.
Make It A Meal
This drink pairs nicely with kid-friendly mains like fried chicken tenders for an easy, casual family meal.
Swig Shark Attack Copycat
5 mins
5 mins
2 people
Equipment
- Drinking glasses
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 3 cups pebble ice
- 12 oz can of Sprite
- ½ cup lemonade
- 4 Tablespoons blue raspberry syrup
GARNISH:
- Gummy Sharks (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1½ cups of pebble or crushed ice to each of two 16-oz glasses.
- Pour half of a 12-oz can of Sprite into each glass, distributing the soda evenly.
- Add ¼ cup of lemonade to each glass (total ½ cup for both).
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of blue raspberry syrup per glass until combined.
- Top each drink with a gummy shark if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline.
Additional Info
Shark Attack Recipe FAQs
Yes. Any lemon-lime soda works well. If you use club soda it will be less sweet, so adjust the syrup or lemonade to taste.
Both store-bought and homemade lemonade work fine. Use fresh lemonade for a brighter, tangier flavor.
No, they’re optional. They’re a fun garnish that completes the shark-theme presentation.
Yes. Scale the recipe by multiplying each ingredient by the number of two-serving batches you need. Mix the components in a punch bowl and let guests serve into cups, adding a gummy shark to each cup if you like.
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