Confetti Cocktail with Sparkling Layers
A visually stunning layered cocktail with a burst of color and citrus that's perfect for playful celebrations. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, blue curaçao, orange liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz blue curaçao
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- pinch edible glitter
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz blue curaçao, 1/2 oz orange liqueur, 1/2 oz pineapple juice, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 1/2 cup sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
- Step 5: Sprinkle a pinch of edible glitter on top for a confetti effect.
