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Grateful Dead Drink

The Grateful Dead cocktail is a vibrant and flavorful mixed drink known for its striking purple hue and bold flavor profile. Inspired by the popular Long Island Iced Tea, this drink features a medley of spirits with a splash of raspberry liqueur for a fruity twist.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or a small measuring cup
  • Tall glass highball or hurricane glass
  • Bar spoon or straw for stirring
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz rum  light or white
  • 1 oz tequila  silver or blanco
  • 1 oz triple sec orange liqueur
  • 1 oz raspberry liqueur e.g., Chambord
  • 2 oz sweet and sour mix
  • Splash of lemon-lime soda e.g., Sprite or 7UP
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon or lime wedge for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Your Glass:
    Fill your glass with ice to keep the drink chilled.
    A tall glass filled with ice cubes on a wooden table, with a blurred background showing a child sitting in a cozy café
  • Combine Ingredients in Shaker:
    Add the vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, raspberry liqueur, and sweet and sour mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
    Shake It Up:
    Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to ensure the flavors are well-blended.
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  • Strain and Pour:
    Strain the mixture into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
    Add a Splash of Soda:
    Top the drink with a splash of lemon-lime soda to add a touch of fizz.
    Close-up of a glass filled with fresh ice cubes and a pale cocktail, placed on a marble surface surrounded by scattered ice cubes
  • Garnish and Serve:
    Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge. Optionally, add a fun straw or cocktail pick for flair. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!
    A tall glass filled with a vibrant orange and pink cocktail garnished with strawberries, set against a colorful blue and pink gradient background

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Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Fat: 0g
Cooking Tips:
  • For a less potent drink, reduce the quantities of spirits and increase the sweet and sour mix.
  • Experiment with different raspberry liqueurs for unique flavor profiles.
  • To keep the drink cold without dilution, consider using whiskey stones instead of ice.
Keyword Cocktail, Cocktail Recipe, Easy, FruitPunch