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Starburst Drip Cocktail

A stunning, vibrant layered cocktail that tastes just like the iconic fruity, chewy candy. Features a gradient of deep purple, pink, and orange, finished with a sparkling purple sugar rim.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Party
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

The Rim
  • 1 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp purple sanding sugar
Bottom Layer (Purple)
  • 1 oz grenadine syrup
  • 1/4 oz Blue Curacao or a drop of blue food coloring
Middle Layer (Pink)
  • 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
  • 0.5 oz peach schnapps
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
Top Layer (Orange)
  • 1.5 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
Garnish
  • 1 slice fresh orange
  • 2 striped paper straws

Equipment

  • Rocks Glass
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Bar Spoon
  • Jigger

Method
 

  1. Prepare the rim: Dip the edge of your rocks glass lightly into corn syrup, then dip it into the purple sanding sugar to create a thick crust. Fill the glass entirely to the top with ice cubes.
  2. Create the base: In a small glass, mix the grenadine and Blue Curacao until it forms a deep purple color. Pour this mixture directly into the bottom of your ice-filled glass.
  3. Mix the middle layer: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vanilla vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. Shake well to chill.
  4. Float the middle layer: Hold a bar spoon upside down inside the glass, just above the purple liquid. Slowly and carefully strain the chilled pink mixture from the shaker over the back of the spoon so it floats on top of the purple base.
  5. Mix the top layer: Rinse your shaker, add fresh ice, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Shake gently to chill.
  6. Float the top layer: Using the same spoon technique, place the spoon just above the pink layer and slowly pour the chilled juice mixture over the back of the spoon to create the final top layer.
  7. Garnish with a fresh orange slice on the rim and insert two colorful straws. Serve immediately and instruct guests to stir before drinking.

Notes

To make this a mocktail, omit the vodka and schnapps. Use a mix of cranberry juice and a splash of vanilla syrup for the middle layer.