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Shark Bowl Applebee’s Recipe

Shark Bowl Applebee’s Recipe

A bright blue tropical frozen c*cktail made with rum, blue curaçao, pineapple and citrus juices, blended into a refreshing slushy and topped with a playful gummy shark. Perfect for parties and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz White rum Divided between servings
  • 4 oz Blue curaçao Provides color and citrus flavor
  • 8 oz Pineapple juice Chilled
  • 8 oz Orange juice Fresh or bottled
  • 4 oz Sweet & sour mix Store-bought or homemade
  • 12 oz Lemon-lime soda Added after blending
  • 8 cups Ice For frozen texture
  • 4 pieces Gummy sharks For garnish
  • 4 slices Orange slices Optional garnish
  • 4 pieces Maraschino cherries Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 High-powered blender For smooth frozen texture
  • 1 Large fishbowl glass For signature presentation
  • 1 Measuring jigger For accurate alcohol portions
  • 1 Long stirring spoon For gentle mixing
  • 1 Ice scoop Easy ice handling

Method
 

Step 1:
  1. Fill a blender with ice. Add the white rum and blue curaçao directly over the ice.
    Shark Bowl Applebee’s Recipe
Step 2:
  1. Pour in pineapple juice, orange juice, and sweet & sour mix. Blend on high until smooth and slushy, about 30–45 seconds.
    Shark Bowl Applebee’s Recipe
Step 3:
  1. Pour the frozen mixture evenly into four large glasses or fishbowl glasses.
    Shark Bowl Applebee’s Recipe
Step 4:
  1. Slowly top each glass with lemon-lime soda. Stir gently once or twice to combine without losing carbonation.
    Shark Bowl Applebee’s Recipe
Step 5:
  1. Garnish each serving with a gummy shark, orange slice, and maraschino cherry. Serve immediately while frozen.
    Shark Bowl Applebee’s Recipe

Notes

  • Use crushed ice for a smoother texture.
  • Add soda last to preserve fizz.
  • For a lighter version, reduce rum slightly and increase pineapple juice.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace rum and curaçao with blue sports drink and extra pineapple juice.
  • Best served immediately after blending for optimal texture and flavor.