Paul Kushner
The Purple Rain Cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing drink, featuring a mix of vodka, blue curaçao, and the tartness of both cranberry and lemon juice. Topped with soda water for a fizzy finish, this cocktail’s striking color and balanced flavors make it perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz soda water
- Lemon wheel for garnish
- Cranberry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Add the vodka, blue curaçao, cranberry juice, and lemon juice to the glass.
- Top with soda water.
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cranberry for a pop of color.
- Serve and enjoy your Purple Rain Cocktail!
Notes
Pro Tips
- For a sweeter version, substitute the soda water with a lemon-lime soda.
- To intensify the color, add a splash of grenadine for a deeper purple hue.
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Tasting Notes
The Purple Rain Cocktail delivers a balanced combination of sweet and tart flavors. The blue curaçao provides a tropical sweetness, while the cranberry and lemon juice add a zesty, refreshing kick. The soda water creates a light, fizzy finish.
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