The Blue Flame Cocktail is a striking drink that combines vibrant blue liqueurs with a hint of citrus for a refreshing taste. This visually stunning cocktail features a dramatic blue hue and a flaming garnish that will captivate your guests and add an exciting twist to your gathering!

Ingredients

1 oz blue curaçao
1 oz vodka
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz tonic water
1/2 oz Bacardi 151 rum (or any overproof rum)
Ice cubes
Lemon wheel (for garnish)

Directions

Mix the Base: In a cocktail shaker, combine the blue curaçao, vodka, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well until chilled.
Pour: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Add Tonic: Slowly pour the tonic water over the back of a spoon into the glass to create a layered effect.
Flame It Up: Carefully float the Bacardi 151 on top of the drink by pouring it over the back of a spoon. Using a long lighter, ignite the rum carefully.
Serve: Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass. Enjoy responsibly and extinguish the flame before drinking!

Time and Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail

Variations

Fruity Twist: Add a splash of pineapple juice for a tropical flavor.
Non-Alcoholic Version: Replace the blue curaçao with blue sports drink and skip the rum for a fun mocktail.

FAQs

Is it safe to drink a cocktail with a flame? Yes, but exercise caution. Make sure to extinguish the flame before consuming the drink.

Can I use a different type of rum? Yes, you can use any overproof rum to create the flaming effect, but Bacardi 151 is a popular choice for its high alcohol content.

What if I don’t want to flame my drink? You can skip the Bacardi 151 and simply enjoy the cocktail without the flame for a safe and delicious drink.

Blue Flame Cocktail

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Author: Jake
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Category: Beverage
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Modern American

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Description

A vibrant, azure-hued cocktail that lives up to its name with a dazzling blue color and a hint of citrus. This eye-catching drink combines the smoothness of vodka with the sweet tang of blue curaçao and a splash of lemon, creating a refreshing and visually stunning cocktail.

Ingredients

Scale

2 oz vodka
1 oz blue curaçao
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Ice cubes
Lemon twist or blue candy flame (for garnish)

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Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add vodka, blue curaçao, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist or a blue candy flame on the rim.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka and curaçao with blue sports drink and lemon-lime soda.
To create a layered effect, slowly pour the blue curaçao over the back of a spoon onto the other ingredients.
For an extra “flame” effect, you can carefully float a small amount of high-proof rum on top and ignite it briefly before serving (caution: only attempt this if you’re experienced with flambé techniques).

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 5mg