Green Goblin

The Green Goblin Cocktail is a vibrant and spooky drink that’s perfect for Halloween or any themed gathering. This colorful concoction combines the tropical flavors of dark rum, pineapple juice, and lemon juice with a splash of blue curaçao, all topped with fizzy lemon-lime soda. The black sugar rim adds an eerie touch, making this cocktail as visually striking as it is delicious.

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Green Goblin

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Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blue Curacao, dark rum, green cocktails, halloween cocktails, halloween rum cocktails, Lemon Juice, lemon lime soda, pineapple juice

Servings: 1

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Bar Spoon
• Martini Glass

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz dark rum
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 0.5 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz lemon-lime soda
• 0.5 oz Blue Curacao
• Black sanding sugar for rimming
• Simple syrup for rimming

Instructions

• Pour black sanding sugar onto a saucer, making sure the layer is at least ¼ inch high and wider than the rim of your goblet or cocktail glass.
• Dab the rim of your goblet with simple syrup (or another sticky liquid). Then, dip the coated rim into the black sanding sugar on the saucer, gently twisting the goblet to ensure the entire rim is evenly covered with sugar.
• In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the dark rum, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and Blue Curacao syrup. Shake well to chill and mix the ingredients.
• Carefully strain the cocktail into your prepared goblet, taking care not to splash the sugar-coated rim.
• Top off the cocktail with lemon-lime soda, adding a fizzy finish.
• Serve immediately and enjoy your Green Goblin Cocktail!

Notes

Pro Tips

• For a more intense color, you can add an extra splash of Blue Curacao syrup.
• To keep the sugar rim intact, pour the liquid gently into the glass.
• Use fresh pineapple juice for a more vibrant flavor.

See also  Blackberry Lemon Drop

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Tasting Notes

The Green Goblin Cocktail is a fun and flavorful drink that balances the rich depth of dark rum with the bright, tropical notes of pineapple and lemon juice. The Blue Curacao adds a citrusy sweetness and a striking green hue, while the lemon-lime soda brings a light, fizzy finish. The black sanding sugar rim adds a spooky and sweet touch, making this cocktail perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.