Blue Glacier Cocktail
Create a stunning winter centerpiece with this icy Blue Glacier Cocktail. Shimmering with a touch of luster dust and bursting with crisp citrus flavor, it is the perfect easy holiday drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Tall glass or Martini glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 2 oz white cranberry juice
- 2 oz lemon lime soda
- 0.5 Juice of half a lime
Optional Garnish Ideas
- Sugar for the rim of glass
- Mint Sprig
- Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
Prep the Glass
- Take a lime wedge and rub it all the way around the rim of a tall glass so it is evenly moistened. Press the rim into a saucer of coarse sugar, turning gently so you get a frosty, sparkling edge without knocking too much sugar into the glass.
Shake the Base
- Fill a Cocktail shaker with ice, then pour in the vodka, blue curaçao, white cranberry juice, and the juice of half a lime. Add a pinch of silver edible luster dust at this stage so it can disperse through the liquid as you shake.
- Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker turns frosty and very cold in your hands. You want the drink to look icy and slightly snowy inside, with the shimmer moving through the blue liquid in soft, silvery swirls.
Pour and Finish
- Carefully empty the contents of the shaker into a cocktail glass, taking care not to splash the sugared rim. The aroma should hit first, bright lime and orange-citrus with that cold, clean scent of a just-shaken drink.
- Top with lemon-lime soda right before serving so the finish stays crisp and bubbly. If you like, add a Mint Sprig or Maraschino Cherries for a festive final touch.
Notes
Glassware Tip: A Martini glass gives this winter cocktail a more elegant, dressed-up look, while a tall highball feels relaxed and party-friendly.
Ice Tip: Use half cubed ice and half crushed ice in the shaker for the quickest chill and the prettiest frosty texture.
Color Warning: Using red cranberry juice instead of white cranberry juice is the fastest way to lose that vivid blue color.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can pre-mix the vodka, blue curaçao, and white cranberry juice in a sealed jar or pitcher and keep it in the refrigerator until party time. Wait to add the luster dust, ice, and lemon-lime soda until you are ready to shake and pour.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 26gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 24gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mg
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