Layered Vodka Citrus Popular

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A visually stunning layered cocktail that balances tart citrus with smooth vodka, designed to delight both the eyes and palate. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together vodka, blue curaçao, fresh lemon juice 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 150 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.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a rocks glass with large ice cubes to the top.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz vodka over the ice gently.
  3. Step 3: In a separate small shaker, combine 1 oz blue curaçao, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. Shake briefly with ice for 8 seconds to chill.
  4. Step 4: Slowly strain the blue curaçao mixture over the back of a spoon to layer it gently on top of the vodka.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin lemon wheel floated on the top layer and a small edible flower if available.

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