Jamaican Purple Rain is a vibrant cocktail that combines the bold flavors of tropical fruit juices with a splash of rum and a deep purple hue that’s as eye-catching as it is refreshing. Often made with a mix of blue curaçao and grenadine or fruit punch, this drink gets its signature color by layering the ingredients or allowing them to blend gradually. It’s fruity, sweet, lightly boozy, and perfect for summer evenings, parties, or a relaxed weekend moment. This recipe makes 1 serving.
Ingredients
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1 oz white rum
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1/2 oz blue curaçao
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1/2 oz grenadine or fruit punch syrup
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1 oz pineapple juice
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1 oz cranberry juice or grape juice
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Ice cubes
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Lime wedge or pineapple slice for garnish
How to Make Jamaican Purple Rain
Step 1: Fill the glass
Fill a tall glass or hurricane glass with ice cubes. This helps keep the layers from mixing too quickly and keeps the drink chilled.
Step 2: Add the juices
Pour in the pineapple juice and cranberry (or grape) juice over the ice.
Step 3: Add the rum and blue curaçao
Add the rum and blue curaçao slowly to the glass. The drink should start to take on a bright bluish-purple tone as it mixes slightly with the red juice.
Step 4: Finish with grenadine
Drizzle grenadine slowly around the inside edge of the glass. It will sink and create a layered look, deepening the purple color from the bottom up.
Step 5: Garnish and servea
Garnish with a lime wedge, pineapple slice, or a cherry on top. Serve with a straw and enjoy immediately.
Serving Suggestions
You can turn this into a pitcher version by multiplying the ingredients and serving in a large jug over ice. Adjust the rum if you want a lighter or stronger drink.
Jamaican Purple Rain is more than just a pretty drink—it’s a refreshing escape in a glass. With its fruity flavor, vibrant color, and tropical aroma, it brings island vibes no matter where you are.
