Ingredients

1½ oz vodka
½ oz blue curaçao
½ oz cranberry juice
Ice cubes
Sugar (for the rim)

Optional Garnish

Citrus twist (lemon, lime, or orange)
Tropical candy (like sour belts or gummy fruit slices)

Instructions

Preparation

Step 1: Rim the glass with sugar
Run a citrus wedge (lemon or lime) around the rim of your cocktail glass. Dip the edge into sugar spread on a plate to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.

Step 2: Fill shaker with ice
Add ice to a cocktail shaker to chill the drink thoroughly.

Step 3: Add vodka, blue curaçao, and cranberry juice
Pour in 1½ oz vodka, ½ oz blue curaçao, and ½ oz cranberry juice.

Step 4: Shake until chilled
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is icy cold.

Step 5: Strain and serve
Strain into the sugar-rimmed glass over fresh ice. For a sleeker look, serve in a martini glass without ice.

Step 6: Garnish and enjoy
Top with a citrus twist or a fun tropical candy on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh cranberry juice for a less sugary, more tart finish
Blue curaçao provides both color and orange flavor—don’t skip it
To keep the sugar rim intact, avoid overfilling the glass
Chill all ingredients in advance if you’re not using a shaker
For a smoother texture, double strain if using crushed ice

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min

Nutrition

Calories: 160
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 3 mg
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 0g