Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor and color:

❤️ ½ oz grenadine syrup – creates the bold red base
???? ½ oz mango nectar or orange juice – adds bright citrus
???? ½ oz pineapple juice – tropical and sunny
???? ½ oz Midori or green apple syrup – sweet and fruity green layer
???? ½ oz blue curaçao – provides a bold ocean-blue pop
???? ½ oz black raspberry liqueur (Chambord) or grape juice – finishes with a regal violet
???? 1 oz coconut rum or vodka – provides spirit backbone without overpowering
???? Ice cubes – to chill and layer
???? Edible flower, rainbow candy, or fruit skewer, for garnish
???? (Optional) Edible shimmer or glitter for sparkle

Instructions

To get that signature waterfall look, we’ll layer by density—heaviest ingredients first. Use the back of a spoon to help each layer sit gently on the one below.

Step 1: Add grenadine (red layer)

In a tall clear glass, pour ½ oz grenadine. This syrup is dense, so it will sink to the bottom and form your red foundation.

Step 2: Add mango nectar (orange layer)

Fill the glass with ice slowly to avoid splashing the grenadine. Then, using the back of a spoon, pour ½ oz mango nectar slowly so it gently layers over the grenadine.

Step 3: Add pineapple juice (yellow layer)

Slowly pour ½ oz pineapple juice using the same spoon technique. The yellow layer should sit gently over the orange.

Step 4: Add Midori or green syrup (green layer)

Next, pour ½ oz Midori or green apple syrup carefully over the back of the spoon to create a bright green band.

Step 5: Add blue curaçao (blue layer)

Pour ½ oz blue curaçao slowly on top. Its bold color contrasts beautifully against the green.

Step 6: Finish with purple liqueur

Gently pour ½ oz Chambord or grape juice for your violet top. For extra flair, you can mist a little edible shimmer spray or top with glitter.

Step 7: Add the spirit

Pour 1 oz coconut rum or vodka on top or stir gently before drinking if you want a more mixed flavor. For a true layered look, keep the alcohol light and allow each flavor to shine.

Step 8: Garnish and serve

Add a rainbow gummy, fruit skewer, or edible flower for drama. Serve immediately with a straw (or not—some prefer to sip layer by layer!).

Notes

Layering drinks is a fun art form—but precision matters! Keep in mind:

Always pour over a spoon, slowly and steadily.
Use dense syrups and juices first—like grenadine—then add lighter juices and alcohol.
Crushed ice can muddy layers; use whole cubes for clarity.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 240
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 18mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 0 g