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Bob Marley Cocktail

Bob Marley Cocktail Recipe
A show-stopping, layered tropical cocktail with bold red, yellow, and green stripes. Rum, blue curaçao, grenadine, and mango or pineapple create the colors—serve over crushed ice and don’t stir so the layers stay crisp.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Jigger or shot glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Tall glass or hurricane glass
  • Small bowl or cup
  • Straw
  • Garnish pick
  • Ice (crushed)

Ingredients

  • 1 oz light rum
  • 0.5 oz dark rum
  • 0.5 oz blue curaçao
  • 0.5 oz grenadine syrup
  • 0.5 oz mango or pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz lime juice fresh
  • crushed ice for building the layers
  • pineapple wedge optional, for garnish
  • maraschino cherry optional, for garnish
  • mint sprig optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a tall or hurricane glass halfway with crushed ice.
  • Pour the grenadine into the glass to form the red base layer.
  • In a blender, pulse the light rum with the mango or pineapple juice and a small handful of crushed ice. Slowly pour this over the back of a bar spoon to create the yellow middle layer.
  • In a small cup, mix the dark rum and blue curaçao with the lime juice, then gently float this over the spoon to form the green top layer.
  • Garnish with a pineapple wedge, cherry, or mint sprig. Do not stir; serve immediately with a straw.

Notes

Crushed ice helps keep the layers distinct—add more if they begin to blur. For a lighter drink, reduce the rum and increase the fruit juice. If you prefer it sweeter, add a touch of simple syrup to the yellow layer. Always serve right away for the cleanest stripes.