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Treat yourself to this Copycat Swig The Fighter Drink, a fizzy and refreshing blend of sparkling water, vanilla, peach, and pineapple syrups, raspberry purée, and a splash of fresh lime. Full of tropical flavor, it’s the kind of drink you will want to sip again and again.

If you’ve ever pulled up to a Swig drive-thru and ordered The Fighter, you already know the bright, juicy burst of tropical flavor and just the right touch of fizz it delivers. This drink brings cool vibes, bold color, and endless ways to customize it. While the original uses still water, many fans opt for sparkling or seltzer water for extra fizz. I always reach for the bubbles myself.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here’s everything you need to make The Fighter refresher frink from Swig, including simple substitutions.
- 2 cups pebble ice – Gives that signature soda shop feel that we know and love, and keeps the drink super cold.
- 1 can of sparkling water – You can use still water, club soda, or a flavored sparkling water, such as lime.
- 2 Tablespoons sugar-free vanilla syrup – Adds a creamy, smooth taste to the drink. You can use regular vanilla syrup if needed.
- 2 Tablespoons sugar-free peach syrup – Gives sweetness to the drink. Feel free to use regular peach syrup.
- 2 Tablespoons sugar-free pineapple syrup – This adds that tropical flair. If you don’t have pineapple syrup, try using pineapple juice instead.
- 1 lime, squeezed – This subtle tartness balances the drink’s sweetness. While fresh lime juice is best, bottled lime juice will work.
- 2 Tablespoons raspberry puree – Gives a pop of fruity flavor to the drink. You can use raspberry syrup if you do not have puree.

How To Make a Swig Copycat Fighter Drink
In just five minutes, you’ll be sipping your own fizzy tropical creation. Let me show you how:
- Fill two 16-ounce glasses with approximately 1 cup of pebble ice each.
- Divide the sparkling water between the glasses.

- Add 1 tablespoon each of raspberry puree, vanilla, peach, and pineapple syrups into each glass.
- Squeeze half the lime into each drink (or use the juice if you’ve already pre-squeezed it).
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients, and serve immediately with a straw and a slice of lime.

Top Recipe Tips & Tricks
Pebble Ice Hack: This drink requires pebble ice, but don’t worry if you don’t have any. You can easily make your own by blending regular ice or wrapping it in a towel and giving it a few gentle taps with a rolling pin.
Stir well before serving. Raspberry Puree can sometimes settle, so a quick mix will help ensure every sip is fruity and flavorful.
Chill your Sparkling Water. This helps keep the drink colder longer and reduces ice melt, making the best cold drink ever!
Make It A Meal
This drink is delicious alongside these Crispy Bean and Cheese Taquitos.


The Fighter Swig Copycat Drink
Equipment
- Measuring cup and spoons
- Drinking glasses
- Spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 2 cups pebble ice
- 12 oz can of seltzer or sparkling water
- 2 Tablespoons raspberry puree
- 2 Tablespoons sugar-free vanilla syrup
- 2 Tablespoons sugar-free peach syrup
- 2 Tablespoons sugar-free pineapple syrup
- 1 lime, squeezed
Instructions
- Add two cups of pebble ice to two 16-oz glasses.
- Pour half of the sparkling water into each glass.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of raspberry puree into each glass.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of vanilla syrup into each glass.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of peach syrup into each glass.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of pineapple syrup into each glass.
- Pour half of the squeezed lime into each glass and give them a good stir.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Swig Copycat Fighter Drink Recipe FAQs
Sparkling water gives the drink its signature fizz, so while you can substitute plain water, it will taste fruity but not have the same fizz.
You can use regular syrups if that is what you have available.
For sure! Just multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need. Mix everything in a pitcher and pour over ice before serving.
More Drink Recipes
If you love Swig as much as we do, you will love these copycat recipes.
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