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
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
4
minutesCalories
185
kcal
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Ingredients
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.
