Description
Tropical dreams swirl through this Rainbow Paradise Cocktail, blending Caribbean rum with layers of fruity liqueurs and vibrant colors. Colorful and refreshing, each sip promises a Caribbean escape that delights the senses and transports you to pure vacation bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Juices:
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) orange juice
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) pineapple juice
Liquors:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) coconut rum
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) blue curacao
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) grenadine
Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- 1 orange slice (for garnish, optional)
- 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Chill a tall, transparent glass to enhance the layered visual effect of the cocktail.
- Carefully dispense grenadine syrup directly into the bottom of the glass, allowing it to settle naturally.
- Create the orange juice layer by delicately pouring it over an inverted spoon, ensuring minimal mixing with the grenadine beneath.
- Blend coconut rum and pineapple juice in a separate mixing vessel to ensure thorough combination.
- Gently cascade the rum-pineapple mixture over the orange juice layer using the spoon technique to maintain distinct color separation.
- Slightly dilute blue curaçao with a small amount of water to soften its intensity and improve pour-ability.
- Craft the azure top layer by tenderly streaming the prepared blue curaçao over the back of a spoon, allowing it to float elegantly atop the existing layers.
- Select a vibrant orange slice and a glossy maraschino cherry as complementary garnishes to enhance the cocktail’s visual appeal.
- Present the drink immediately to preserve the stunning gradient effect and prevent layer integration.
- Invite guests to appreciate the rainbow-like presentation before enjoying the refreshing tropical flavors.
Notes
- Layering Technique is Key: Use the back of a spoon when pouring each liquid to achieve distinct, clean color separation without mixing.
- Chill Ingredients Beforehand: Keep all liquids cold to help maintain sharper layer definition and prevent unwanted blending.
- Density Matters: Pour ingredients from heaviest (grenadine) to lightest (blue curaçao) to create perfect rainbow gradient effect.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap alcoholic rum with coconut water for a mocktail version that’s family-friendly and non-alcoholic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg