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Jamaican Purple Rain Recipe

Jamaican Purple Rain Recipe


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Description

Jamaican Purple Rain cocktail brings tropical vibrancy with its deep purple hue and rum-infused magic. Caribbean spirits and island flavors dance together, creating a mesmerizing drink that transports you straight to Jamaica’s sun-soaked beaches.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Spirits and Liqueurs:

  • 1 ounces (30 milliliters) rum
  • 1 ounces (30 milliliters) blue curacao

Juices and Mixers:

  • 2 ounces (60 milliliters) pineapple juice
  • 1 ounces (30 milliliters) cranberry juice
  • 1/2 ounces (15 milliliters) grenadine syrup

Garnish and Chill:

  • Ice cubes
  • 1 pineapple wedge
  • 1 cherry

Instructions

  1. Chill the serving vessel by filling a highball or cocktail glass with ice cubes to maintain optimal temperature.
  2. Create an optional sugared rim by coating the glass edge for enhanced sweetness and presentation.
  3. Layer the base liquid components by gently pouring pineapple juice and cranberry juice over the prepared ice.
  4. Introduce the alcoholic element by adding rum or preferred spirit, stirring gently to integrate flavors.
  5. Craft the signature purple gradient by slowly drizzling blue curacao into the mixture, allowing it to naturally blend and create a mesmerizing color transition.
  6. Enhance the drink’s complexity by adding grenadine syrup, which will contribute additional sweetness and create a beautiful color stratification.
  7. Elevate the visual appeal by selecting an appropriate garnish such as a fresh pineapple wedge, vibrant maraschino cherry, or zesty lime slice.
  8. Complete the presentation by serving immediately with a cocktail stirrer or straw, ensuring the drink maintains its layered aesthetic and chilled temperature.

Notes

  • Chill your glass beforehand to maintain the cocktail’s cool temperature and enhance the drinking experience.
  • Sugar rim adds a delightful sweet crunch that complements the fruity tropical flavors.
  • Experiment with different rum varieties like white, dark, or spiced to create unique flavor profiles.
  • Blue curacao creates a mesmerizing color transformation, turning the drink from a vibrant red to a rich purple gradient.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shaking
  • Cuisine: Jamaican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 80 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg