'61 Imperial
Prep
5 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
Let me share with you a fabulous tropical cocktail that's been a favorite in my entertaining rotation. The '61 Imperial is this wonderfully vibrant drink that combines white rum, vodka, banana liqueur, and blue curaçao with fresh pineapple juice for a stunning fruity flavor. What I love most is how quick it comes together, taking just five minutes to prep, making it perfect when you're hosting guests on short notice. The pineapple juice brings natural enzymes that aid digestion, so you're getting a little nutritional boost with your refreshment. This is an impressively colorful drink that tastes like you spent hours perfecting it, but honestly, it's almost too easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 11/2 ounce white rum
- 11/2 ounce vodka
- 11/2 ounce rum(151 proof)
- 11/2 ounce creme de banane
- 11 ounce blue curacao
- 14 ounces pineapple juice
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Instructions
- 1
In a hurricane glass filled with cubed ice, add the first 4 ingredients.
- 2
Add the pineapple juice, stir well
- 3
Float the blue Curacao on top.
- 4
Garnish with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry.
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