Paul Kushner
If you are interested in a strong cocktail with a pleasant fruity taste, holy water is what you need.
In this article, we will show you how to make this fabulous cocktail. After that, we’d like to explain what holy water is and how it came into being.
How to Make the Holy Water Cocktail
Once you have all of the ingredients you need, your next step is to learn how to mix them together to create holy water. Fortunately, this process is straightforward to follow. Here is a step-by-step guide that will show you how:
Holy Water
Unlike some classic cocktails, there are not many rigid rules surrounding the creation of holy water. That gives you the freedom to experiment with your holy water mix.
After tying the basic method, which we will describe later on, feel free to try your own version.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce of rum
- 1 ounce of vodka
- ½ ounce of blue curacao
- ½ ounce of peach schnapps
- 4 ounces of lemonade
- Pineapple juice
- Strawberries
Instructions
- Fill a large glass with crushed ice and strawberry slices
- Add vodka and rum
- Add peach schnapps and lemonade
- Add blue curacao to the top
- Top with a splash of pineapple juice
- Add a strawberry garnish
What is the Holy Water Cocktail?
The holy water cocktail is not a complex mix. It consists of several spirits and a few fruit-based flavorings to add some sweetness.
Typically, this cocktail will include some combination of rum and vodka. It often has peach schnapps and blue curacao as well, which contribute to the flavor, color, and alcohol content.
To smooth out your drinking experience, bartenders making holy water will also mix in fruit juices and pieces of fruit. When it comes to sliced fruit, strawberry is the most popular option.
After learning about the general idea behind this cocktail, it is no surprise to learn that there are many variations that you can try. Over the years, many people have made slight changes to the alcohols they use and the proportions in which they use them.
Unlike some classic cocktails, there are not many rigid rules surrounding the creation of holy water. That gives you the freedom to experiment with your holy water mix. After tying the basic method, which we will describe later on, feel free to try your own version.
History of the Holy Water Cocktail
To this day, the exact origins of the holy water cocktail remain a complete mystery. Considering the ingredients in this drink, any bartender with some leftover spirits could have created holy water at any time.
The ease with which someone with access to several varieties of alcohol could make holy water makes it extremely difficult to pinpoint a specific history. We also don’t know where this drink came from. But, considering the presence of blue curacao and rum, it is possible that the Caribbean is where holy water originates.
Cheers!
Today, holy water and its variants are popular in many locations. Some of the most notable areas where people enjoy this drink are the Louisiana area and the Caribbean. But if you aren’t in those areas, nothing stops you from making this drink in your home.
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