Jamaican Purple Rain
Ingredients
2 oz pineapple juice: Adds tropical sweetness.
1 oz cranberry juice: Provides a tangy balance and a pop of color.
Ice cubes: To chill the drink.
Pineapple wedge or cherry, for garnish: A decorative touch.
Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flair
1 oz blue curaçao (if desired): For a layered, “purple” effect when mixed with the cranberry juice.
1 oz rum (optional, for an alcoholic version): Jamaican rum adds a bold kick.
1/2 oz grenadine syrup: For added sweetness and color depth.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare Your Glass
Fill a highball or cocktail glass with ice cubes to keep the drink chilled.
Optionally, rim the glass with sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
2. Mix the Base
Pour the pineapple juice and cranberry juice over the ice.
If adding alcohol, stir in rum or your chosen spirit.
3. Add a Twist (Optional)
Slowly pour in the blue curaçao for a stunning layered effect that mixes into a purple hue.
For added sweetness and a gradient color effect, drizzle grenadine syrup into the glass.
4. Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a pineapple wedge, cherry, or even a slice of lime.
Serve immediately with a straw or cocktail stirrer.
Serving Suggestions
Non-Alcoholic Version: Skip the rum and enjoy as a mocktail!
Party Ready: Serve in a pitcher with floating pineapple wedges, cherries, and ice for a self-serve option.