Name: Bomb Pop Cocktail
Prep time: 4 min
Ingredients: 1 oz Blue Curacao - for the blue layer; 1 oz Grenadine - for the red layer; 1 oz Lemon vodka - for the white layer; Lemonade (to top up)

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The Bomb Pop Cocktail brings a fun, colorful look to your glass with bold layers of flavor. Inspired by the classic red, white, and blue popsicle, this drink blends fruity notes with a refreshing finish. Each layer adds its own taste, from sweet berry to bright citrus, making every sip a little different. It’s perfect for summer parties, holiday celebrations, or anytime you want something that looks as good as it tastes. With its playful style and easy flavors, this cocktail is sure to grab attention and keep things light and lively.

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Tasting Notes

This drink brings the fun of a childhood favorite popsicle into a grown-up glass. It starts sweet with the bold, fruity flavor of grenadine, moves into the smooth, bright taste of lemon vodka, and finishes with the citrusy, slightly tangy note of blue curacao. The lemonade keeps everything fresh and light without making it too sweet. Each layer offers a different taste, and when sipped together, you get a playful mix of sweet, tart, and citrus flavors. It’s refreshing, fun to look at, and even more fun to drink.

Equipment and Glassware

You’ll need a tall, clear glass to show off the bright red, white, and blue layers—something like a Collins or highball glass works best. A bar spoon or the back of a regular spoon is key for creating the layered effect. A jigger helps measure the ingredients accurately. If you want to really impress, chill the glass before serving to keep the colors sharp and the drink extra cold. A straw makes it easier to sip and enjoy each layer at your own pace.

Ingredients

1 oz Blue Curacao – for the blue layer
1 oz Grenadine – for the red layer
1 oz Lemon vodka – for the white layer
Lemonade to top up

Instructions

Fill the glass about halfway with ice cubes.
Pour the grenadine slowly over the ice. It should settle at the bottom.
Slowly pour lemon vodka over the back of a spoon to help it float above the grenadine layer.
Mix blue curacao with a little lemonade to lighten the color and density.
Carefully layer it over the vodka by again pouring over the back of a spoon.
Fill the glass with lemonade if needed. The layers should display red at the bottom, white in the middle, and blue on top.
Serve immediately with a straw.

Pro Tips

For the best layering effect, always pour each ingredient slowly over the back of a spoon.
This helps keep the layers separate. Chill your ingredients beforehand to slow down mixing and help maintain clean layers.
If you’re serving several drinks, prep the colored layers in small pitchers for faster pouring.
Use clear, fresh lemonade for the best visual result.
When sipping, use a straw to enjoy the layers one at a time or give it a quick stir to mix everything together.

When to Serve

This cocktail is perfect for patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. It also fits in well at summer barbecues, pool parties, and backyard gatherings. Because of its bright, eye-catching colors, it makes a great drink for birthday parties or any event where you want to have some fun with the presentation. Serve it when you’re looking for a light, refreshing cocktail that looks just as good as it tastes.

Which Liquor Brands to Choose

For the lemon vodka, brands like Absolut Citron or Smirnoff Citrus work well and keep the flavor bright without being overpowering.
Use a high-quality grenadine, such as Liber & Co., for a cleaner, fruitier taste.
When it comes to blue curacao, brands like DeKuyper or Bols are widely available and provide the bold color and citrus flavor you need.
Choose a clear, crisp lemonade fresh-squeezed if possible for the best finish and flavor balance.

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