Description
The Beach Blast Cocktail is your ultimate summer sip—vibrant, fruity, and layered like a tropical sunset! Bursting with citrus vodka, berry rum, and a splash of blue curaçao, it’s the kind of cocktail that stops people in their tracks. Perfect for beach parties, backyard hangs, or just a night when you’re dreaming of the ocean. Make this at your next get-together and wow your guests with the flavor and the view in a glass!
Ingredients
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2 oz citrus vodka
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2 oz berry-flavored rum (blueberry or raspberry recommended)
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1 oz blue curaçao
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1 oz pineapple juice
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1 oz cranberry juice
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1 tbsp simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
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Crushed ice (enough to fill two tall glasses)
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Fresh blueberries, for garnish
Instructions
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Fill your glasses: Start by packing two tall glasses (like highball or hurricane glasses) to the top with crushed ice. This helps support the layers.
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Blue base layer: In a shaker, mix blue curaçao with a splash of water or lemon-lime soda. Gently pour this into the bottom of each glass.
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Berry rum layer: Using the back of a spoon, slowly float the berry-flavored rum over the blue layer. Pour gently for clean separation.
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Sunset top layer: In a shaker, combine citrus vodka, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup (if using). Shake lightly with ice. Float this mixture carefully over the berry layer using a spoon.
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Garnish and serve: Top with a little extra crushed ice and sprinkle with fresh blueberries. Serve immediately and enjoy your layered sunset in a glass!
Notes
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Crushed ice is key to keeping your layers distinct—don’t skip it!
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Make each layer in a separate container ahead of time and keep chilled if serving a crowd.
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For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the alcohols with colorful juices or sodas (like blue sports drink, berry juice, and lemonade).
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Layering tip: the back of a spoon helps slow the pour and prevents layers from mixing.
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Adjust sweetness to your liking by adding or omitting simple syrup.