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Jamaican Purple Rain Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Beverage, Cocktail
  • Method: Shaking
  • Cuisine: Caribbean
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Description

The Jamaican Purple Rain is a vibrant and refreshing Caribbean cocktail that combines crisp white rum with fruity notes from blue curaçao, grenadine, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice. This tropical drink is perfectly balanced, offering a sweet and tangy flavor profile, ideal for a sunny day or festive gathering. Garnished with a pineapple slice or lime wedge and a maraschino cherry, it makes a visually stunning and delicious beverage.


Ingredients

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Liquids and Spirits

  • 2 ounces white rum
  • 1 ounce blue curaçao
  • 1 ounce grenadine
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice

Garnishes

  • Pineapple slice or lime wedge
  • Maraschino cherry

Others

  • Ice cubes


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to ensure your drink chills properly.
  2. Add Ingredients: Pour in 2 ounces of white rum, 1 ounce of blue curaçao, 1 ounce of grenadine, 2 ounces of cranberry juice, 2 ounces of pineapple juice, and 1/2 ounce of lime juice into the shaker.
  3. Shake Well: Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the contents are well chilled and evenly mixed.
  4. Strain into Glass: Strain the shaken cocktail into a tall glass filled with fresh ice cubes to keep it cool without diluting the flavors.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish your drink with a pineapple slice or lime wedge and a maraschino cherry for a colorful and tropical presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness by adding a splash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
  • For a refreshing frozen version, blend all the ingredients with ice until smooth.