Blue Curacao Collins Cocktail
This fun, fizzy Blue Curacao Collins is a citrus-forward twist on the classic Collins, using blue curacao, gin, lemon juice, and soda water for a refreshing cocktail with a vibrant color and easy balance.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Highball or collins glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Strainer
- Ice scoop or tongs
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin vodka, rum, or tequila can be substituted
- 1 oz blue curacao liqueur orange-flavored liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice or lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or grenadine/amaretto for a twist
- 3 oz soda water or lemon-lime soda
- Crushed ice to fill glass
- Lemon twist, maraschino cherry, or orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
- Add gin, blue curacao, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well until the mixture feels chilled.
- Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Top with soda water or lemon-lime soda.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to blend.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, cherry, or orange slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a sweeter drink, use lemon-lime soda instead of soda water. Blue curacao gives the cocktail both citrus flavor and its striking color. Experiment with other spirits or add coconut cream for a tropical twist. Garnish as desired.