4 min

Rainbow Cocktail (shots): the colourful beverage

The Rainbow Cocktail (or Rainbow Shots when served in shot glasses) is a festive drink prepared with different coloured liqueurs. The aim is to create distinct layers in the glass. When distributed in shot glasses, each glass presents a different colour, creating a visual effect similar to a rainbow.

Espirituosas

4 min

vodka orange Grenadine syrup Blue Curaçao Liqueur

Ingredients

Grenadine syrup

Orange juice

Vodka

Blue Curaçao Liqueur

Ice cubes

Nutritional Profile

Calories

250 per serving

Alcohol content

10% alcohol by volume (ABV)

B-52 Shot

The B-52 shot is made with 15 ml of De Kuyper coffee cream liqueur, 15 ml of Baileys and 15 ml of Grand Marnier. Begin by chilling the ingredients. Then, carefully pour the drinks into a chilled shot glass to create layers. First, pour the coffee liqueur, followed by the Baileys, and finish with the Grand Marnier.

Fourth of July Shot

The Fourth of July shot is made with 7 ml of grenadine syrup, 15 ml of Blue Curaçao liqueur and 15 ml of vodka. Begin by chilling the ingredients. Then, carefully pour the drinks into a chilled shot glass to create layers. First, pour the grenadine syrup, followed by the Blue Curaçao liqueur, and finish with the vodka.

Irish Flag

The Irish Flag is made with 15 ml of mint liqueur, 15 ml of Baileys and 15 ml of Grand Marnier. Begin by chilling the ingredients. Then, carefully pour the drinks into a chilled shot glass to create layers. Firstl, pour the mint liqueur, followed by the Baileys, and finish with the Grand Marnier.

Beam-me-up Scotty

The Beam-Me-Up Scotty is made with 15 ml of De Kuyper coffee cream liqueur, 15 ml of Giffard Banana du Brésil liqueur, and 15 ml of Baileys. Begin by chilling the ingredients. Then, carefully pour the drinks into a chilled shot glass to create layers. First, pour the De Kuyper coffee liqueur, followed by the Giffard Banana du Brésil, and finish with the Baileys.

How is a Rainbow Shot made?

The Rainbow Shot is made with grenadine syrup, orange juice, vodka, Blue Curaçao liqueur, and ice. First, pour the grenadine syrup into a mixing glass. Then, using tongs, add the ice cubes. Carefully add the orange juice with a spoon, followed by the vodka. Lastly, add the Blue Curaçao liqueur and immediately strain mixture into shot glasses. It is important that the Blue Curaçao liqueur is added last and that the drink is strained into the shot glasses right away to maintain the blue colour.

What are the ingredients of a Rainbow Cocktail?

A Rainbow Cocktail (or Rainbow Shots) is made with grenadine syrup, orange juice, vodka, Blue Curaçao liqueur, and ice.

How do you separate the drinks into layers to create a Rainbow Cocktail?

The trick to creating a Rainbow Cocktail is to layer the ingredients according to their specific gravity. This means that the heavier ingredients go to the bottom, with each layer being built so that the lighter liquid stays on top. The greater the density difference between two layers, the more defined the separation will be.