Grand Blue
A vibrant electric blue cocktail that brings a tropical breeze to your glass. This sweet and refreshing blend combines the creamy notes of coconut rum with fruity peach schnapps and blue curaçao, balanced by a tangy splash of sweet and sour mix.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by toasted coconut and ripe peach. It has a syrupy mouthfeel with flavours of sugary orange peel and stone fruit. The finish is short and leans heavily on citric acidity from the sour mix.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Coconut Rum (e.g., Malibu)1.5 cl
- Peach Schnapps1.5 cl
- Blue Curaçao1.5 cl
- Sweet and Sour Mix3 cl
Preparation
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- 2
Add the coconut rum, peach schnapps, Blue Curaçao, and sweet and sour mix.
- 3
Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
Substitutions
- Sweet and Sour MixFresh lemon juice and simple syrup — This provides a sharper, cleaner acidity compared to bottled mixes.
- Coconut RumCoconut milk — This creates a creamy, opaque texture and reduces the overall alcohol content.
- Blue CuraçaoTriple Sec — The drink loses its blue color but retains the orange citrus profile.
- Peach SchnappsApricot brandy — This adds a deeper, slightly more floral fruit note and a darker hue.
Variations
Sparkling Blue
Top the strained mixture with club soda to add carbonation and cut the syrupy sweetness.
Spicy Blue
Muddle a single jalapeño slice before shaking to introduce a sharp heat that balances the tropical fruit.