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USA Lemonade

USA Lemonade

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blue Curacao, cherry juice, Lemonade, Vodka
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces blue curaçao
  • 1.5 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce tart cherry juice
  • Sparkling lemonade
  • Cherry for garnish

Instructions

  • In a shaker, combine the vodka and tart cherry juice. Shake well to prepare your red layer and set aside.
  • Pour the blue curaçao into the bottom of a Collins glass.
  • Add a layer of ice to the glass.
  • Slowly pour sparkling lemonade over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect, then add more ice.
  • Finally, layer the cherry mixture over the back of a spoon, and garnish with a cherry.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Pouring the liquids over the back of a spoon helps to create distinct layers.
  • Use clear sparkling lemonade to maintain the visual effect of the layers.
  • Adjust the amount of cherry juice for desired tartness.
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