Description
A bold and velvety tropical cocktail made with dark rum, coconut milk, blackberry purée, and a touch of lime—this Midnight Mirage Colada recipe is your new go-to for serving drama in a glass! With its deep, mysterious color and creamy texture, it’s perfect for summer nights, beach-themed parties, or whenever you want to turn happy hour into something unforgettable.
Ingredients
For the cocktail:
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1.5 oz dark rum
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2 oz full-fat coconut milk
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1 oz vanilla syrup
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0.75 oz fresh lime juice
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1.5 oz blackberry purée
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1 pinch activated charcoal (optional, for color)
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Crushed ice
For the garnish:
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Fresh blackberries
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Lime wedge
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Mint sprig
Instructions
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In a blender, combine dark rum, coconut milk, vanilla syrup, lime juice, blackberry purée, and activated charcoal if using.
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Add a generous scoop (about 1.5 cups) of crushed ice.
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Blend until smooth and slushy.
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Pour into a chilled hurricane or stemmed glass.
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Garnish with a skewer of blackberries, a lime wedge, and a mint sprig.
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Serve immediately with a straw—and your most mysterious smile.
Notes
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For a mocktail version, replace the rum with pineapple juice or coconut water.
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Make your own vanilla syrup by combining 1:1 sugar and water with a splash of vanilla extract.
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Frozen blackberries work great for the purée—just blend and strain.
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Activated charcoal is optional but gives the drink its striking black-violet color. Be sure to use food-grade charcoal.
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Prep the liquid base in advance (minus ice) and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Blend with ice just before serving.