Antifreeze combines Vodka, Blue Curacao, Crème de Banane, and Orange Juice in a colorful modern cocktail. Vodka gives the drink a clean base, blue curaçao adds orange flavor and color, and banana liqueur reinforces the sweet tropical profile.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- Vodka - clean spirit base.
- Blue Curacao - orange sweetness and blue color.
- Crème de Banane - banana sweetness.
- Orange Juice - citrus body and length.
- Cherry - garnish.
Equipment
- Shaker
- Jigger
- Highball Glass
Color Is Only Part of the Drink
Blue curaçao and banana liqueur are both sweet, so the larger orange-juice measure keeps the drink from becoming a syrupy shot.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use Triple Sec if color is unimportant.
- Replace Crème de Banane with another banana liqueur.
- Add fresh lemon for a sharper finish.
Helpful Tips
- Chill the Orange Juice before shaking.
- Shake firmly with plenty of ice.
- Strain over fresh ice.
- Keep the liqueur measures accurate.