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Purple Rain Shot

A vibrant purple shot that's fruity, tangy, and perfect for Prince fans.

vodkaEasy~22% ABV
MethodShakeGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishnone
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ¾ ozvodka
  • ½ ozblue curaçao
  • ½ ozcranberry juice
  • ¼ ozlime juice(fresh)
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously until chilled.
  3. 3Strain into shot glass.
  4. 4Admire the purple color before shooting!
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History & Origin

Named after Prince's iconic 1984 song and film, this shot became popular in the late 80s. The combination of blue curaçao and cranberry juice creates that signature purple color while delivering a sweet-tart flavor.

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