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Sonic Boba Recipe

A copycat bubble tea-inspired drink featuring chewy tapioca pearls in a fruit-flavored base, ready in 15 minutes for just $1.75 per serving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Core Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried tapioca pearls look for quick-cooking varieties
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar for simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water for brown sugar simple syrup
  • 2 cups cold water or lemonade forms the base of the drink
  • 1/4 cup fruit flavored syrup blue raspberry, mango, or cherry
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream optional for creamier version
Optional Toppings & Add-Ins
  • whipped cream
  • fresh fruit pieces
  • additional flavor shots

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Cook the dried tapioca pearls according to package directions, typically 5-10 minutes for quick-cooking varieties until they reach a chewy texture
  1. While pearls cook, prepare the brown sugar simple syrup by combining 1/4 cup brown sugar with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan, heating until sugar dissolves
  1. Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and transfer to a bowl, then pour the warm brown sugar syrup over them to coat and sweeten
  1. In a serving glass, combine 2 cups cold water or lemonade with 1/4 cup fruit flavored syrup, stirring well to mix
  1. Add 2 cups ice cubes to the glass
  1. Pour the sweetened tapioca pearls into the drink, dividing between servings if making multiple drinks
  1. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream if desired for a creamier version, and stir well
  1. Serve immediately with an extra-wide straw and enjoy