Ingredients
These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:
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💙 1 oz Blue Curaçao liqueur – for color and sweet orange flavor
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🍍 1½ oz pineapple juice – gives tropical juiciness
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🍋 1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed – for brightness
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🥥 1 oz coconut rum – adds depth and island flair
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🍹 1 oz vodka – for a crisp backbone
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🧊 Ice cubes, as needed
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🫧 2–3 oz lemon-lime soda (or club soda for a lighter version)
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🍒 Maraschino cherry, for garnish
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🍍 Pineapple wedge or wheel, for garnish
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🍋 (Optional) Lemon zest or edible glitter for extra shimmer
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your glass
Chill a tall highball glass or a stemmed cocktail glass. For extra flair, rim it with sugar or coconut flakes by running a lemon wedge around the edge and dipping in sugar.
Step 2: Build your base
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine:
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1 oz blue curaçao
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1½ oz pineapple juice
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1 oz lemon juice
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1 oz coconut rum
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1 oz vodka
Step 3: Shake it up
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
Step 4: Pour and top
Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice. Top with 2–3 oz of lemon-lime soda (or club soda for a less sweet finish).
Step 5: Garnish and serve
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry. Add a paper umbrella or a twist of lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and a smile.
Notes
This cocktail is all about balance and presentation. A few key notes:
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Use fresh juices whenever possible for the brightest flavor.
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Chill all ingredients in advance for optimal refreshment.
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If batching for a crowd, wait to add soda until just before serving to preserve fizz.
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A tall clear glass really highlights the gorgeous ocean blue.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 0g