Description
A showstopping tsunami cocktail recipe that layers vibrant blue curaçao, coconut rum, peach schnapps, and pineapple juice over crushed ice for the ultimate tropical sipper. This refreshing drink looks like a crashing ocean wave—and tastes just as bold and beachy. Perfect for summer parties or anytime you want to feel like you’re on vacation. Try it and bring paradise to your glass today!
Ingredients
2 oz coconut rum
2 oz vodka (plain or pineapple flavored)
2 oz blue curaçao
2 oz peach schnapps
2 oz pineapple juice
2 oz lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7Up)
Crushed ice, enough to fill both glasses
Garnish (optional):
2 maraschino cherries
2 pineapple wedges
A handful of fresh blueberries
2 fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
Fill the Glasses
Load two tall glasses all the way to the top with crushed ice. This keeps everything icy cold and helps the layers stay in place.Make the First Layer
In a shaker or small pitcher, stir together the vodka, peach schnapps, and pineapple juice. Divide evenly between the glasses, pouring directly over the ice.Float the Coconut Rum
Hold a spoon upside down over each glass and slowly pour in the coconut rum so it floats gently on top of the first layer.Top with Blue Curaçao
Using the same spoon technique, slowly drizzle in the blue curaçao. It’ll create a dramatic blue “wave” across the top.Add the Fizz
Pour a splash of lemon-lime soda (about 1 oz per glass) right at the end to lift the layers and add refreshing bubbles.
Garnish and Serve
Skewer a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge on a cocktail pick. Add blueberries for a floating ocean look, and finish with a mint sprig. Insert a straw and serve immediately.
Notes
Crushed ice is key! It holds the layers in place better than cubes and keeps the drink chilled longer.
Pour slowly for clean layers. The back of a spoon helps slow the pour and keeps liquids from mixing.
Chill your ingredients first. Cold liquids layer more effectively and melt the ice less.
Make it a mocktail: Swap spirits for coconut water, peach nectar, and blue sports drink for a fun non-alcoholic version.
Want to make it ahead? Mix the base layer (vodka, schnapps, and pineapple juice) and store chilled until ready to build and serve.