Description
What is in a Purple Rain Cocktail? This vibrant, eye-catching drink blends tart cranberry, zesty lime, and tropical blue curaçao for a refreshing sip inspired by Prince’s iconic anthem. Perfect for parties or cozy nights—ready in 5 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka (or coconut rum for a tropical twist)
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- Club soda (to top)
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: Lime wedge, maraschino cherry
Substitutions:
- Non-alcoholic: Swap vodka for lemon-lime soda + add ½ oz grenadine.
- Blue curaçao alternative: Use butterfly pea flower tea or blueberry syrup.
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Shake: In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, blue curaçao, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Assemble: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Top with club soda.
- Garnish: Add a lime wedge and cherry. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Sweeten it: Add ½ oz simple syrup if preferred.
- Batch-friendly: Mix juices and alcohol ahead; add soda just before serving.
- Color hack: A splash of grenadine deepens the purple hue.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage / Cocktails
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g
Keywords: What is in a Purple Rain Cocktail, easy purple rain cocktail, party drinks, Prince-inspired cocktail, colorful cocktails