As you bring the glass to your lips, you’re greeted by an alluring, vibrant green color that begs for the picture of an adventurous jungle just waiting for you to step into. The first taste is sweet yet intoxicating through its tropical fruits – a playful flirt between coconut and pineapple, ready to mesmerize your senses.
Melon liqueur caresses the other ingredients with a hint of mischievous sweetness of distant beaches as the subtle yet assertive warmth of spiced and coconut rums intertwines into a tropical zesty kiss with blue Curaçao.
How to Make Liquid Marijuana Cocktail
The liquid marijuana cocktail is easily the biggest party hit, no matter whether it’s a small or large gathering, as you can easily prepare this delicious cocktail in advance – not to mention, it’s also super easy!
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz of Captain Morgan
- 1/2 oz of Malibu Coconut Rum
- 1/2 oz Blue Curaçao
- 1/2 oz of Midori Melon Liqueur
- Splash of Pineapple Juice (~1 oz)
- 1 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
- Ice
- Garnish: Pineapple slice or cherry
Alternative Ingredients
- Captain Morgan – Dark rum, white rum, light rum, spiced rum like Sailor Jerry
- Coconut Rum – Regular rum, coconut liqueur (i.e. Malibu, Blue Chair Bay)
- Blue Curaçao – Blueberry schnapps, blue food coloring with a dash of orange liqueur
- Melon Liqueur (Midori) – Bols Melon, DeKuyper Watermelon Pucker, Apple schnapps, green food coloring with a dash of watermelon liqueur (i.e.
- Pineapple Juice – Mango juice, orange juice
- Sweet and Sour Mix – Lemon-lime soda, homemade mix (equal parts lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup), grenadine syrup
- Garnish – Lime wheel, orange slice
How to Mix this Cocktail
Step 1: Prepare a highball glass filled with ice.
Step 2: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice before adding spiced rum, coconut rum, blue Curaçao, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix to it – then secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to combine and chill everything in the mixture.
Step 3: Strain the cocktail mixture into your chilled highball glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple or cherry on top.
Expert Tips
- Depending on the sweetness you like, adjust the amount of pineapple juice and sweet and sour mixture – taste in between additions.
- Love the tropical appearance? Serve this tropical drink in a hurricane glass.
- Use fresh pineapple juice to get a brighter and richer flavor.
What to Serve with the Liquid Marijuana Cocktail?
Looking for pairing ideas? You’ve come to the right place!
- Appetizers – Tropical fruit platter, coconut shrimp, spicy chicken or fish tacos
- Light Bites – Caprese skewers, cheese platter, ceviche
- Savory Snacks – Jerk chicken wings, chips and salsa, vegetable spring rolls
- Main Dishes – Grilled fish or chicken, Caribbean or Thai cuisine
- Desserts – Key lime pie, pineapple upside-down cake, mango sorbet
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Got questions about this liquid marijuana drink? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve got the answers!
What is a Liquid Marijuana Cocktail?
The liquid marijuana cocktail is a tropical drink that’s known for its unique and distinctive green color that’s perfectly balanced through a sweet, fruity taste as it consists of rum, coconut rum, blue Curaçao, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and a sweet and sour mix. It doesn’t have any real marijuana, however, it has a ton of vitamin C!
What Does a Liquid Marijuana Cocktail Taste Like?
This cocktail tastes sweet and fruity (melon and citrus flavor), mixed with tropical flavors from the coconut rum and pineapple juice, though you will notice a slight tartness from the sweet and sour mix.
Can You Make a Non-Alcoholic Version of a Liquid Marijuana Cocktail?
Yes! To make a non-alcoholic version, just omit the alcoholic ingredients and use blue and green food coloring to get a similar color, along with pineapple and citrus juices.
Why is it Called a Liquid Marijuana Cocktail?
It’s called this way due to its distinctive green color, which easily reminds you of marijuana. However, it doesn’t actually have any marijuana or related substances inside, the color stems from the liquor mixes.
Is there a Liquid Marijuana Shot Recipe?
To turn this recipe into a shot recipe, simply place all your shot glasses into the freezer as you add 1/4 oz of every ingredient into a shaker, following the same steps as for the cocktail to create two liquid marijuana shots – for more shots, just adjust the ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 oz of Captain Morgan
- 1/2 oz of Malibu Coconut Rum
- 1/2 oz Blue Curaçao
- 1/2 oz of Midori Melon Liqueur
- Splash of Pineapple Juice ~1 oz
- 1 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
- Ice
- Garnish: Pineapple slice or cherry
Instructions
- Prepare a highball glass filled with ice.
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice before adding spiced rum, coconut rum, blue Curaçao, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix to it – then secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to combine and chill everything in the mixture.
- Strain the cocktail mixture into a chilled highball glass, and garnish with a slice of pineapple or cherry on top.