Exotic Rainbow Blast is an amazing and colorful layered cocktail that’s sure to be a hit at any party! Each layer is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious burst of tropical and fruity flavors. Here’s a breakdown with more details on how to create these gorgeous drinks.
Exotic Rainbow Blast Recipe 🌈🍹
This drink is all about vibrant colors and refreshing flavors. The layers are achieved by blending different liquids with ice and pouring them slowly in a way that each one stays separated. Here’s how you can make this visually stunning cocktail:
Ingredients for Each Layer:
Red Layer:
- 1 oz Grenadine
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice
- Ice (enough to blend)
Orange Layer:
- 1 oz Gin
- 2 oz Mango Puree Mix
- Splash of Grenadine
- Ice (enough to blend)
Yellow Layer:
- 1/2 oz Limoncello
- 2 oz Lemonade
- Ice (enough to blend)
Blue Layer:
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 1 oz Lemon Lime Soda
- Ice (enough to blend)
Green Layer:
- 1 oz Captain Morgan (or any spiced rum)
- 1/2 oz Blue Curacao
- 2 oz Pineapple Juice
- Ice (enough to blend)
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Layers
- Red Layer:
- Combine Grenadine and Cranberry Juice in a blender with ice and blend until smooth. This will form your red layer, which is sweet and slightly tart.
- Orange Layer:
- In a separate blender, combine Gin, Mango Puree Mix, and a splash of Grenadine. Add ice and blend until smooth. This will give you a vibrant orange color and a tropical mango flavor.
- Yellow Layer:
- For the yellow layer, blend Limoncello and Lemonade with ice until smooth. The sweet citrusy flavors of Limoncello paired with the tangy lemonade make this layer refreshingly zesty.
- Blue Layer:
- Blend Blue Curacao and Lemon Lime Soda with ice. The Blue Curacao gives it that bright blue color, while the soda adds a fizzy, citrusy kick.
- Green Layer:
- In the final blender, combine Captain Morgan (or spiced rum), Blue Curacao, and Pineapple Juice with ice. This green layer is tropical, a bit sweet, and a little bit spiced from the rum.
Step 2: Layering the Cocktail
The trick to creating these colorful layers is to carefully pour each layer into the glass without mixing them. Here’s how:
- Start with the Red Layer:
- Pour the red mixture into the bottom of a tall glass, filling it about 1/5 of the way.
- Add the Orange Layer:
- Gently pour the orange mixture on top of the back of a spoon or the side of the glass. This helps to pour it slowly and prevents it from mixing with the red layer.
- Yellow Layer:
- Repeat this process with the yellow layer, pouring it gently to create a new layer on top of the orange.
- Blue Layer:
- Slowly pour the blue layer on top of the yellow, again using the back of a spoon to ensure it stays separate.
- Green Layer:
- Finally, pour the green layer on top using the same method. This will form the topmost layer of the rainbow.
Step 3: Garnish & Serve
- Garnish: You can garnish your cocktail with a slice of lime, lemon, or even a cherry to match the rainbow theme. A fun straw or a cocktail umbrella could also add some flair!
- Serve: Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick to allow guests to mix the layers if they prefer. The layers might settle slightly, so don’t wait too long before serving.
Tips:
- Layering Tip: The key to beautiful layers is to pour the liquids slowly and carefully to prevent mixing. Pour each layer over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass.
- Consistency: If your drinks aren’t layering as nicely, check the consistency of each liquid. The thicker liquids (like the mango puree or the pineapple juice) will stay on top of the thinner liquids (like cranberry juice or lemonade), so adjusting the amount of ice or liquid thickness can help!
- Frozen Option: You can also make this drink into a frozen version by adding more ice to the blender for each layer. This makes it even more fun for hot summer days!
Air Head Rainbows (Inspired Variation) 🌈🍭
If you want to make this drink even more fun and “candy-inspired,” you can add a little twist by incorporating Airhead candies (like the rainbow flavor ones) for garnish or infuse the layers with a similar fruity taste for a super nostalgic treat!
Enjoy the Rainbow! 🌈
This drink is not only beautiful but bursting with tropical, citrus, and fruity flavors! It’s perfect for parties, summer barbecues, or any occasion that needs a little extra splash of color. Enjoy your Exotic Rainbow Blast and let the colorful layers be the star of the show!