Rainbow Paradise Cocktail

This Rainbow Paradise Cocktail is perfect for a tropical party. It tastes like a tropical vacation and is a rainbow of colourful layers.

Do you like trying new cocktails? How about trying something that is not only new but also stunningly beautiful to look at? If so, then you’ll love this rainbow paradise cocktail recipe.

Creating a fun, festive and colourful drink is easy with this Rainbow Paradise Cocktail recipe. This rainbow cocktail features a mix of colourful liquors and juices that come together to create a delicious and refreshing drink.

This recipe for a Rainbow Paradise Cocktail is perfect for parties, cookouts, or just when you want something special.

It’s perfect for parties and it’s so easy to make you can easily impress your friends with your bartending skills! Just gather your favourite liquors and mixers, and let the rainbow magic begin!

Tips for Making the BEST Layered Cocktails

• Understanding the density of the liquids you are using is key to making a layered drink. The liquid with the highest sugar content will sink to the bottom.
• Since you are following a recipe, be sure to not to make any significant substitutions as it will affect your layers.
• Pour in the ingredients in the indicated order only.
• Use a clear glass so that you can see the layers.
• Chill your glasses ahead of time to help ensure the cocktail remains cool to the very last sip.
• Use a long spoon or bar-spoon to slowly layer the liquids, being careful not to mix them.
• Be precise when measuring the ingredients so that your layers are even.
• Choose premium liquors for the best results. You don’t need to reach for the top shelf but at least avoid scraping the bottom of the barrel.
• Fresh squeezed juice goes a long way with cocktails.
• To make sure your cocktail is properly chilled, consider using larger ice cubes. They melt slower and won’t water down your drink as quickly.

About the Ingredients for a Rainbow Cocktail

Grenadine – Grenadine syrup is a cocktail mixer made from fresh pomegranate juice reduced with sugar, you can easily find it in grocery stores. While normally you can substitute with pomegranate juice or even cranberry juice I would not do that here as it can change the effect we are going for. Raspberry syrup could be an OK substitute, but please note that I have not tried it myself.

Tropical rum – Malibu Coconut Rum is your best bet but any tropical flavoured rum will do. Another decent pick is Bacardi Tropical Rum. Substitute with coconut water if making a mocktail.

Pineapple juice – You definitely want a 100% pineapple juice and not a cocktail or drink.

Blue curacao – Make sure you use Blue Curaçao liqueur and not the syrup unless you are making a mocktail.

Spiced rum – Use your favourite spiced rum here. I typically use either Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum or Kraken Black Spiced Rum.

Grape juice – I used Welch’s Grape Juice, you can use any other you like but make sure it is 100% grape juice for the best flavour.

Fruit punch – Use your favourite red fruit punch.

Orange juice – Use your favourite orange juice, or freshly squeeze your own.

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How to Make a Rainbow Paradise Cocktail

Yields: 1 Serving | Prep time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Grenadine
• 1 oz Tropical Rum, divided
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Blue Curacao
• ½ oz Spiced Rum
• 1 oz Grape Juice
• ½ oz Malibu Caribbean Rum
• 1 oz Fruit punch
• 1 oz Orange Juice

Directions:

Filly your glass with crushed ice.

Add the grenadine first.

In a bar shaker add the pineapple juice and ½ oz Tropical Rum, shake to combine.

Pour this into the glass on top of the grenadine

Add the Blue Curacao into the glass

In a bar shaker add the spiced rum and grape juice, shake to combine.

Pour the Rum mixture into the glass.

In a bar shaker add ½ oz Tropical Rum, fruit punch and orange juice, shake to combine.

Pour the malibu mixture into the glass.

Garnish and enjoy