Description
Jamaican Purple Rain is a refreshing, fruity, and vibrant cocktail that combines tropical flavors with a beautiful purple hue. This drink is perfect for summer parties or when you want to add a splash of color to your cocktail repertoire. With a blend of rum, fruit juices, and a little bit of spice, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 2 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge or mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a Shaker:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the Ingredients:
- Pour in the white rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
- Shake:
- Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until everything is well mixed and chilled.
- Strain into Glass:
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Add Grenadine:
- Slowly pour the grenadine into the glass. It will settle at the bottom, creating a layered effect with a vibrant purple gradient.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with a lime wedge or mint sprig for a fresh, aromatic touch.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy this tropical, fruity treat!
Notes
- For an extra kick, you can add a dash of bitters or a flavored rum of your choice.
- If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can add more grenadine or a splash of simple syrup.
- This drink works great for parties due to its vibrant color and tropical flavor. You can also adjust the quantities based on how strong you like your drinks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail, Tropical Drinks, Rum Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg