Purple Rain
A party classic named for its color: the indigo of blue curaçao meets the crimson of grenadine and blooms into a striking purple in a tall glass. Vodka-backed, brightened with lemon juice and lengthened with soda, it is fizzy, fruit-sweet, photogenic, and effortlessly easy to drink - a long, refreshing summer highball.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Purple Rain?
A Purple Rain is made by shaken method in 5 step(s). 1) Fill a highball glass with ice and set aside. 2) Add the vodka, blue curaçao, and fresh lemon juice to a shaker, fill with ice, and shake for 10-12 seconds until frosty. 3) Strain into the ice-filled highball glass and top up with soda water. 4) Slowly pour the grenadine over the back of a bar spoon so it blooms into a purple-red gradient at the base of the drink. 5) Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry, give it one gentle stir, and serve. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Purple Rain?
A Purple Rain needs 7 ingredient(s): Vodka 45ml, Blue curaçao 20ml, Lemon juice 15ml, Grenadine 10ml, Soda water top up as needed, Lemon slice 1 （ ）, Maraschino cherry 1 (for garnish).
What does a Purple Rain taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Fruity, Sweet, Crisp. Strength: <18% ABV.
What glass is a Purple Rain served in?
A Purple Rain is typically served in a highball glass, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- Vodka45ml
- Blue curaçao20ml
- Lemon juice15ml
- Grenadine10ml
- Soda watertop up as needed
- Lemon slice1 （ ）
- Maraschino cherry1 (for garnish)
Steps
- Fill a highball glass with ice and set aside.
- Add the vodka, blue curaçao, and fresh lemon juice to a shaker, fill with ice, and shake for 10-12 seconds until frosty.
- Strain into the ice-filled highball glass and top up with soda water.
- Slowly pour the grenadine over the back of a bar spoon so it blooms into a purple-red gradient at the base of the drink.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry, give it one gentle stir, and serve.
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