The Evil Blue Thing
A sweet and vibrant cocktail that lives up to its name with an electric blue hue. This fun drink combines the rich taste of chocolate from Creme de Cacao with citrusy Blue Curacao and a kick of light rum. Often served with a playful blue gummy whale for an extra touch of whimsy.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by artificial orange zest and sweet white chocolate. It has a thick, syrupy mouthfeel with flavors of candied citrus and cocoa butter throughout. The finish is short and sugary, leaving a lingering coating of confectionery sweetness on the palate.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Creme de Cacao1.5 oz
- Blue Curacao1 oz
- Light Rum0.5 oz
- Blue Gummy Whale1 whole
Preparation
- 1
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with fresh ice cubes.
- 2
Pour the Creme de Cacao, Blue Curacao, and Light Rum directly over the ice.
- 3
Stir gently to combine the ingredients and chill the drink.
- 4
Drop in a blue gummy whale as a garnish to add a fun element to the presentation.
Substitutions
- Creme de CacaoWhite Chocolate Liqueur — This swap creates a creamier, opaque texture and a more milky chocolate profile.
- Light RumVodka — Vodka provides a more neutral base that lets the sugar and orange flavors stand out without the grassy notes of rum.
- Blue CuracaoTriple Sec — This maintains the orange citrus flavor but results in a clear cocktail rather than a bright blue one.
- Blue Gummy WhaleMaraschino Cherry — A cherry provides a more traditional fruit garnish and a different textural contrast.
Variations
The Dark Abyss
Replace the light rum with dark, overproof rum to increase the alcohol content and add notes of molasses.
Effervescent Whale
Top the finished drink with two ounces of club soda to cut the heavy sugar content and add carbonation.