Purple People Eater Cocktail
A fun, vividly purple vodka cocktail with sweet-tart flavors from blue curaçao, grenadine, cranberry juice, and sweet & sour mix—perfect for parties and Halloween.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Rocks glass or martini glass
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz blue curaçao
- 0.5 oz grenadine
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz sweet and sour mix
- 0.25 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- ice cubes for shaking and chilling
- lemon twist or cherry optional garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, blue curaçao, grenadine, cranberry juice, and sweet and sour mix.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled rocks or martini glass. Add a splash of simple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or cherry, if desired.
Notes
Adjust the balance of blue curaçao and grenadine to fine-tune the purple hue. Clear vodka keeps the color bright. Serve very cold for the best aroma and refreshing taste.