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No not the Prince song. There is many variations on the Purple Rain cocktail but we think this one is quite quirky and most true to its name. The sinking of the red grenadine through the blue hue of the other ingredients creates the impression of purple rain, hence how the cocktail gets it name!
Prep time: 5–10 mins
Serves: 1
Price: Affordable
Difficulty: Easy
This purple rain drink is one of our favourite recipes. Make sure to check out some of our other favourite recipes.
Purple Rain Cocktail Ingredients
Alcohol
- 1 shots (25ml) x Vodka (We used Absolut)
- 1 shots (25ml) x Gin (We used Gordon’s)
- 1/2 shots (10ml) x Blue Curaçao
Juices, Sodas & Syrups
- 2 shots (150ml) x Grenadine
- Lemonade to top up
Fruit & Other
- Lime Slices to Garnish
Purple Rain Cocktail Recipe
Only four steps to make the perfect Purple Rain Cocktail!
- Start by filling a glass with ice.
- Then pour in the vodka, gin and blue curaçao in to a shaker and give a good stir.
- For the perfect ‘raining’ affect we suggest pouring the blue drink in to a glass, and topping up with ice and lemonade then adding the grenadine by pouring it slowing down the back of a bar spoon against the edge of the glass.
- Then Sip & Enjoy!
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Shaker
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
Cocktail Units & Pricing
We’ve based these volumes, units and pricing off our alcohol database. Our prices are based off open Open Exchange Rates from the GBP total.
| Ingredient | Volume | Units | Price |
| Vodka | 1 x shots (25ml) | 1.00 | £0.43 |
| Gin | 1 x shots 25ml) | 1.00 | £0.45 |
| Blue Curaçao | 1/2 x shots (10ml) | 0.50 | £0.09 |
| Grenadine | 6 x shots (150ml) | 0.00 | £0.60 |
| Lemonade | To top up | 0.00 | £0.04 |
| 260ml | 2.50 | £1.61 | $2.12* | €1.83* |
*Based off open Open Exchange Rates from GBP total.
FAQs
Can I use a different liqueur instead of blue curaçao?
Yes – try violet syrup for a similar colour without the citrus edge, or swap in crème de cassis for a berry twist.
How do I control the “rain” effect?
Pour the grenadine very slowly over the back of a bar spoon—this helps it settle through the blue layer instead of mixing straight away.
