Five of the Most Colourful Cocktails

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If you are looking for the most Insta-worthy cocktails then you have come to the right place. This is a list of some of the most beautiful cocktails you can find. They are sure to brighten up your Insta-feed with their vivid colours and they taste pretty good too!

Mermaid Mule

Give your Moscow mule a new lease of life with a little dash of blue curacao. This bright liqueur adds a citrus twist to the traditional classic cocktail, so that it tastes divine. It also gives it a vivid blue finish that will look amazing in photos! Add a slice of lime and an umbrella and you are good to go.

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3.79 / 5

Whisky glass

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Ginger Beer

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238 calories

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Lime, umbrella

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21.11% | 2.85 units of alcohol ^*

What makes this cocktail blue? It's curaçao, a blue liqueur made from citrus peels! Its tangy flavour is the perfect compliment to the traditional Moscow Mule.

Ingredients

Vodka

Lime juice

Ginger Beer

Blue Curaçao

Method

How to make a Mermaid Mule

Serves 1 · Takes 3 minutes

Add vodka, blue curaçao, and lime juice to a glass and stir to combine

Fill glass with ice and top up with ginger beer

Garnish with a lime slice and umbrella, and serve

~ Recipe makes enough for two glasses. ~

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Colombia

If you have ever looked at the Colombian flag and thought that it looked delicious, then you might enjoy this flamboyant beverage. The ingredients are carefully layered to create the stripes of the flag so that you can drink to the South American country. This cocktail is made up of vodka, orange juice and lemon juice which are combined and then layered with grenadine and blue curacao.

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3.75 / 5

Highball glass

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244 calories

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8.64% | 2.85 units of alcohol ^*

Named after the layering effect that creates the colours of the Colombian flag, this cocktail is both sweet and delicious.

Ingredients

Vodka

Orange juice

Lemon Juice

Grenadine

Blue Curaçao

Method

How to make a Colombia

Serves 1 · Takes 3 minutes

Add the vodka, orange juice and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake well

Strain into a highball glass with ice

Slide in the grenadine down one edge of the glass, then slide in the blue curaçao down the other side, which should settle in between the orange mixture and the red grenadine

Then it's ready to serve

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Bahama Mama

If you often find yourself dreaming of days in the blazing sunshine, then you are sure to love Bahama Mama. This glass of pure sunshine is made up Malibu, pineapple juice, lemon juice, dark rum, light rum, grenadine and coffee liqueur to make for a taste sensation in your mouth. The ingredients list might be extensive, but the effect is incredible. Sit next to it for long enough and you might even catch a tan!

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4.9 / 5

Hurricane glass

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Coconut rum

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225 calories

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Cocktail cherry

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15.22% | 3.5 units of alcohol ^*

One of the best tiki cocktails you can mix up, the Bahama Mama is a fruity rum drink that is perfect for any summer party. It's easy to make at home and one taste will instantly transport you to a faraway tropical beach.

Ingredients

Coconut rum

Lime juice

Pineapple Juice

Orange juice

Dark rum

White rum

Grenadine

Banana liqueur (crème de banane)

Method

How to make a Bahama Mama

Serves 1 · Takes 3 minutes

Layer ingredients in a tall glass filled with ice

Add grenadine slowly at the end to one side to let it slide into the bottom for fancy look

Garnish with a cherry and serve

~ Alternatively you can stir the ingredients together. ~

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Fuzzy Melon

There are few cocktails that can pull off this shade of green, but the Fuzzy Melon does it well. This recipe is based on that of the Fuzzy Navel, adding vodka, pineapple juice and watermelon liqueur to the traditional peach schnapps and orange juice to make for a tropical feast. The combination of juices makes for a vivid shade that is sure to turn a few heads!

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4.35 / 5

Cocktail glass

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329 calories

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16.67% | 4.5 units of alcohol ^*

The Fuzzy Melon cocktail is a fruity and refreshing drink, perfect for summertime sipping or tropical-themed occasions. With a base of smooth vodka complemented by the sweet and tangy notes from peach schnapps, pineapple juice, and orange juice, this cocktail offers a vibrant blend of flavors. The watermelon liqueur not only introduces a summery whisper but also adds a unique twist, differentiating it from the more common fruit cocktails. Its name, possibly inspired by the "fuzziness" from the peach schnapps and the melon flavor from the liqueur, evokes an image of a laid-back, sweet indulgence. Typically served in a cocktail glass, the Fuzzy Melon makes a colorful and aesthetically pleasing addition to any festive occasion.

Ingredients

Vodka

Peach Schnapps

Pineapple Juice

Orange juice

Watermelon Liqueur

Method

How to make a Fuzzy Melon

Serves 1 · Takes 3 minutes

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice

Shake well for 10-15 seconds or until the outside of the shaker becomes frosted

Strain into large chilled cocktail glass and serve

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Tequila Sunrise

You can’t have a list of colourful cocktails and not mention the classic Tequila Sunrise. This long-time favourite is simple to prepare and tastes amazing. It also looks pretty good in pictures! Combine tequila and orange juice before adding the grenadine, which gives the drink a fantastic aesthetic, sinking to the bottom of the glass to emulate a tropical sunrise. This drink is always a crowd-pleaser.

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4.88 / 5

Highball glass

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(1930)

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Tequila

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Orange

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12% | 1.8 units of alcohol ^*

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Easy

Classic

Stirred

The Tequila Sunrise is a vibrant and visually striking cocktail known for its layered color effect that mimics a sunrise. Served in a highball glass, this refreshing beverage combines the crisp, agave notes of tequila with the sweet, citrus flavors of orange juice, yielding a smooth and tropical taste. The addition of grenadine, a pomegranate-flavored syrup, not only sweetens the drink but also creates the characteristic red-to-orange gradient that gives the Tequila Sunrise its name. This cocktail is typically garnished with an orange slice, adding an extra touch of fruitiness and enhancing its presentation. The Tequila Sunrise is a popular choice for those seeking a sweet and fruity cocktail with a tequila base.

Ingredients

Orange juice

Tequila

Grenadine

Method

How to make a Tequila Sunrise

Serves 1 · Takes 3 minutes

Half fill a highball glass with ice cubes and pour in the tequila

Top up with orange juice and give the cocktail a stir

Once mixed pour in the grenadine, which should sink to the bottom, colouring the rest of the drink on its way down

Garnish with an orange slice and serve

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