LA Water Cocktail
A bold, party-ready highball that layers clear spirits with colorful liqueurs for a deep green hue and a surprisingly smooth, fruity sip.
Equipment
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Tall glass (highball or Collins)
- Cocktail shaker
- Ice
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz rum
- 0.5 oz tequila
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 0.5 oz blue curaçao
- 0.5 oz raspberry liqueur
- 0.5 oz melon liqueur (Midori)
- 1 oz sweet and sour mix
- lemon juice splash
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, and sweet and sour mix. Shake about 10 seconds to chill.
- Strain into a tall glass packed with fresh ice.
- Gently pour in blue curaçao, raspberry liqueur, and melon liqueur.
- Add a splash of lemon juice and give a careful stir to achieve the signature green hue.
Notes
Fruity yet strong: the blue curaçao and melon liqueur add tropical notes, raspberry brings berry sweetness, and the sweet-and-sour keeps it bright. For a lighter take, add a splash of club soda. Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge if desired.