Our Liquid Marijuana is a colorful cocktail with a fruity flavor, recognized by its bright green color and tropical taste. Though it sounds like it, this cocktail is infused with no cannabis whatsoever aka it’s just a really refreshing combination of different liquors and juices.
How to Make Homemade Liquid Marijuana Drink
To prepare Liquid Marijuana drink, combine the rums and liqueur in a shaker filled with ice, then the blue curaçao, sweet and sour mix, and pineapple juice and shake well. Pour over ice into a glass and garnish with a piece of pineapple or a cherry. Perfect for parties or sipping on a calm evening.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Blue Curaçao: For that brilliant blue color and sweet orange taste
- 1/2 oz Midori Melon Liqueur: The sweet melon flavor provides some of the brilliant green color.
- 1/2 oz Coconut Rum: The coconut rum gives it a tropical coconut flavor which compliments the island vibes of the cocktail.
- 1/2 oz Spiced Rum: This adds a little spice to balance out the sweetness.
- 3 oz Pineapple Juice: Adds a delicious sweetness and tropical backdrop.
- 1/2 oz Sour Mix: Sour mix adds a sour punch, balancing out the sweetness in the rest of the ingredients.
- Ice Cubes: A necessary ingredient as every drink involving whiskey must always be served chilled.
- Maraschino Cherry or Pineapple Slice: For garnish and a little more sweetness.
Instructions
- Chill glassware: Use a shaker and pack it with ice cubes to make the drink cold enough.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the blue curaçao, Midori melon liqueur, coconut rum, spiced rum, pineapple juice, and sour mix to the shaker with ice.
- Shake Well: Cover the shaker and shake it hard for 10–15 seconds or until combined and cold.
- Pour and Garnish: Strain the drink contents over a glass with some ice, being sure to only pour the liquid in Garnish with a cherry or slice of pineapple on top.
- Serve: This tropical delight is ready to pour and enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
- Ideal Occasions: Best For beach parties, tropical-themed parties, or just a refreshing drink on a hot day in summer.
- Glassware Options: I like to use a hurricane glass or tiki mug to lean into the tropical vibes.
- Enhancements: Squeeze in some lime juice for the citrus side effect or some mint for more aromatic notes.
- Pairing Suggestions: Grilled seafood, spicy Caribbean dishes, or tropical fruit skewers.
- Make it Non-Alcoholic: Replace the spirit-based ingredients with some non-alcoholic spirits or flavored syrups and you have the same drink minus the alcohol.
Tips and Variations
- Adjusting Sweetness Levels: Play around with varying amounts of sour mix or pineapple juice to get your desired levels of sweetness and tartness.
- Color Variations: Add more Midori Melon Liqueur for a darker green shade or decrease it slightly for a lighter one.
- Ice Note: Crushed or large ice to reduce diluting
- Garnish Swaps: Change garnishes to a lime wedge, mint sprig, or edible flowers to suit your taste
- Infusion Ideas: If you’re looking to elevate the flavor profile of the pineapple, try infusing the juice with fresh herbs or spices, such as basil or ginger.
Preparation Time
- 5 minutes
- Serves 2
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 18g
Ingredient Substitutes
- Rum Substitute Ideas: You could even use light rum in place of the coconut rum for a less pronounced taste, or a dark rum for a more complex flavor profile.
- Blue Curaçao Substitutes: If none are available, replace with equal parts of triple sec and add a drop of blue food coloring.
- Midori Melon Liqueur Replacement: Use another brand of melon liqueur (more alcohol) or a melon-flavored syrup (non-alcoholic version).
- Pineapple Juice Alternatives: Use mango or passion fruit juice instead for another tropical option.
- Sour Mix Substitutes: Mix your sour soar from scratch with lemon juice and simple syrup for a fresher taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Liquid Marijuana drink made from marijuana?
Liquid Marijuana is a fun cocktail name that mixes several liquors and juices for a tropical taste and bright green color but no cannabis whatsoever.
Is it possible to convert the Liquid Marijuana cocktail to a mocktail?
In other words, you can opt for a non-alcoholic version by replacing the liquor with a choice of nonalcoholic spirits or flavored syrups. Test melon, orange, and coconut-flavored syrups to keep a similar flavor profile.
How do you serve a big batch cocktail for a party?
For easy serving, mix your ingredients ahead of time in a large pitcher, just remember to add the ice immediately before serving to keep your beverage from getting diluted.
What if I want sweeter (or less sweet), or more sour (or less sour) in the drink?
The flavor of the drink can be tailored by modifying the sour mix or the pineapple juice; less sour mix makes it sweeter, and more pineapple juice makes it more tangy.
Besides cherries and pineapple slices, what other garnishes are there?
Dress up your cocktail with a lime wedge, mint sprig, or edible flower. Add some tropical picks for a beautiful display.
Conclusion
Liquid Marijuana is a colorful drink that serves up a delicious tropical taste; ideal for just about any occasion. It has customizable components with garnishes and sweetness levels that allow it to cater to various preferences. It’s a cocktail that will send you and your guests on a trip to an island paradise, be it summertime or a cozy night.
Liquid Marijuana Drink Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
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Chill glassware
Use a shaker and pack it with ice cubes to make the drink cold enough.
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Mix Ingredients
Add the blue curaçao, Midori melon liqueur, coconut rum, spiced rum, pineapple juice, and sour mix to the shaker with ice.
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Shake Well
Cover the shaker and shake it hard for 10–15 seconds or until combined and cold.
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Pour and Garnish
Strain the drink contents over a glass with some ice, being sure to only pour the liquid in Garnish with a cherry or slice of pineapple on top.
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Serve
This tropical delight is ready to pour and enjoy.