Description
Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise with this vibrant and refreshing Rainbow Paradise Cocktail. This layered masterpiece features stunning visuals and delightful flavors, making it the perfect choice for parties, relaxation, or simply enjoying a taste of the tropics.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Visually Captivating: Witness the mesmerizing layers of red grenadine, golden pineapple-coconut rum, and blue curacao blend together, creating a stunning rainbow effect in your glass.
- Tropical Flavor Paradise: Savor the delightful combination of pineapple juice, coconut rum, and citrusy liqueur, transporting your taste buds to an island getaway with every sip.
- Surprisingly Easy to Make: Don’t be intimidated by the vibrant layers; this cocktail comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces Malibu Coconut Rum (or any coconut rum)
- 1 ounce grenadine
- 1 ounce blue curacao
- 1 ounce water
- Crushed ice
- Orange or lemon slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass (5 minutes): Fill a hurricane glass with crushed ice.
- Create the Red Layer (1 minute): Slowly pour the grenadine over the ice, allowing it to settle at the bottom.
- Combine Pineapple & Rum (1 minute): In a separate glass, combine the pineapple juice and coconut rum. Stir gently to combine.
- Add the Yellow Layer (1 minute): Slowly pour the pineapple-coconut rum mixture over the back of a spoon into the hurricane glass, allowing it to gently float on top of the red grenadine layer.
- Make the Blue Curacao Mix (1 minute): In another small cup, combine the water and blue curacao.
- Craft the Top Layer (1 minute): Using a spoon, carefully pour the blue curacao mix over the back of the spoon into the glass, creating a distinct blue layer on top.
- Garnish & Enjoy (1 minute): Add a festive touch by garnishing your Rainbow Paradise Cocktail with a slice of orange or lemon.
Notes
- For a stronger coconut flavor, increase the ratio of coconut rum to pineapple juice.
- Substitute blue curacao with another blue-colored liqueur if desired.
- Create a virgin cocktail by omitting the rum and adjusting the water amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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