Aqua Velva Cocktail Recipe

Bright blue, citrusy, and refreshing, the Aqua Velva cocktail is a delightful drink from the 1980s. It’s known for its bold color, which comes from blue curaçao, and its refreshing flavor combination of vodka, gin, and lemon-lime soda. This cocktail was famously featured in the film Zodiac and has gained cult status as a fun, easy-to-make drink with a visual pop.

Aqua Velva Cocktail Recipe

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Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

4

minutes

Calories

185

kcal

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 30 ml 1 fl oz vodka

• 30 ml 1 fl oz gin

• 15 ml 1/2 fl oz blue curaçao

• 120 ml 4 fl oz lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7-Up)

• Ice cubes

Equipment

• 
  Cocktail Shaker
• 
  Jigger
• 
  Hawthorne strainer
• 
  Hurricane glass

Instructions

• Fill the shaker with ice and add the vodka, gin, and blue curaçao.
• Shake well for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
• Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
• Top up with lemon-lime soda, gently stirring to blend.
• Garnish with a lemon or lime wheel if desired.

Notes

• For a more intense flavor, replace the lemon-lime soda with freshly squeezed lemonade and a dash of soda water for a citrus-forward twist.