Description

A fun, layered patriotic cocktail inspired by the classic Bomb Pop popsicle—featuring vibrant red, white, and blue flavors with refreshing citrus, sweet berries, and cooling mint.

Ingredients

1 oz vodka
1 oz blue curaçao
1 oz cranberry juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
2–3 fresh blueberries (for garnish)
1 small wedge lime (for garnish)
Splash club soda or lemon‑lime soda
Ice cubes
Fresh mint sprig (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Fill a tall glass with ice.
Pour vodka over the ice.
Carefully layer cranberry juice by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon to create a red bottom.
Add lime juice and simple syrup, stirring gently.
Top with blue curaçao, again pouring slowly to maintain layers.
Add a splash of club soda or lemon‑lime soda for fizz.
Garnish with blueberries, a lime wedge, and a mint sprig if desired.
Serve immediately with a straw, allowing the drinker to gently stir and enjoy the gradient colors as they sip.

Notes

For a non‑alcoholic version, replace vodka with white grape juice or coconut water and use blue sports drink instead of blue curaçao.
To intensify layers, chill all ingredients before assembling and pour slowly over an ice‑filled spoon.
Use flavored simple syrups (like strawberry or raspberry) for deeper berry notes.
Rim the glass with sugar or colored sanding sugar for extra flair.
Double or triple the recipe for pitchers—add ice only when serving to preserve layering.