Description
Tropical paradise cocktail whisks drinkers into a refreshing island escape with its luscious blend of rum, pineapple, and coconut. Smooth Caribbean flavors dance across the palate, inviting you to savor summer’s most delightful liquid getaway.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirit:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Blue Curacao
Juices and Liquid Bases:
- 4 ounces (120 milliliters) Pineapple juice
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) Coconut water
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Grenadine
Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Pineapple slice (optional)
- Cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Place a vibrant splash of grenadine at the base of a tall, transparent glass, creating a ruby-red foundation.
- Delicately introduce ice cubes into the glass, ensuring they rest gently on the grenadine layer without disturbing its composition.
- Position a spoon with its curved side facing upward against the glass’s inner wall, then cascade pineapple juice slowly over the spoon’s back to form a distinct golden layer.
- Continuing the meticulous layering technique, introduce coconut rum by carefully pouring it over the spoon, allowing it to float atop the pineapple juice with precision.
- Complete the visual spectacle by gently adding Blue Curaçao using the same spoon method, creating a striking azure layer that crowns the drink.
- Elevate the cocktail’s presentation by adorning the rim with a fresh pineapple slice and a vibrant maraschino cherry.
- Serve the paradise cocktail immediately, inviting guests to marvel at its mesmerizing gradient of colors before enjoying its tropical essence.
Notes
- Use the back of a spoon when pouring each liquid to create beautiful, distinct color layers without mixing.
- Ensure all liquids are well-chilled before preparing to maintain crisp flavor and vibrant presentation.
- This cocktail is naturally gluten-free, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use clear, filtered ice cubes to prevent cloudiness and maintain the drink’s visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg