Beat the heat with this quick Bomb Pop Drink recipe! Blend blue curaçao, citron vodka and grenadine over crushed ice for a perfect summer cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 177
Ingredients
- 1 oz citron vodka
- 1 oz grenadine
- ½ oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz cold water
- Crushed ice
Equipment
- Highball or Collins Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Straw
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Blue Curaçao and Water: In a measuring cup, mix together ½ oz blue curaçao with 1 oz cold water. This will ensure that the blue curaçao is light enough to float on top of the grenadine and citron vodka later. Set it aside.
- Add Grenadine: Pour 1 oz grenadine into a Highball or Collins glass.
- Add Citron Vodka: Add 1 oz citron vodka.
- Add Crushed Ice: Fill the glass with a generous amount of crushed ice and add a straw.
- Layer Blue Curaçao: Slowly and carefully pour the mix of blue curaçao and water over the top of the drink to create a blue layer on top of the red one. If you want, you can try pouring it over the back of a spoon, as you would to float a layer of alcohol in a cocktail.
- Serve: Add more crushed ice if necessary and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Blue Curaçao: If you don't have blue curaçao, you can use triple sec or regular curaçao with a few drops of blue food coloring for that vibrant hue.
- Citron Vodka: Regular vodka can be used as well, but the end result may be lacking a bit of flavor. If you don’t have lemon vodka or simply want to experiment, you can use any other type of citrus-flavored vodka you like to make this drink. Depending on your preferences, light rum or gin can also be used as substitutes.
- Grenadine: You can use another red fruit syrup (such as raspberry or strawberry syrup) as a substitute for grenadine. Just make sure the syrup you’re using is bright red to achieve the best visual result.
Making it vegan:
The Bomb Pop drink is naturally vegan as it doesn't contain any animal products. Most spirits, including vodka and curaçao, are vegan-friendly. However, some brands may use animal products in their production process, especially if a filtration process is involved. Always check the brand's website or contact them directly to ensure their products are vegan.What is a Bomb Pop Drink?
A Bomb Pop Drink is a vodka-based cocktail made of blue curaçao, lemon-flavored vodka, and grenadine. This vibrant drink is perfect for adding a splash of color to your summer gatherings and offers a refreshing citrus flavor with a hint of sweetness from the blue curaçao.
What is a Bomb Pop Drink made of – The ingredients
A Bomb Pop Drink requires the following ingredients:
- Blue Curaçao: Adds a vibrant blue color and a sweet, citrusy flavor.
- Citron Vodka: Vodka infused with lemon or citrus flavors, brings a crisp, zesty note to the cocktail.
- Grenadine: A syrup made from pomegranate juice, giving the drink a deep red color and a sweet-tart flavor.
- Crushed Ice: Essential for layering and chilling, the crushed ice keeps the cocktail cold while visually separating the different layers.
