Purple Gatorade Shot Recipe
A Thirst Aid for That Deep Down Boozy Body Thirst
Mixology Bartender Kit with Stand
Silver Bar Set Cocktail Shaker Set for Drink Mixing. Bar Tools include a Martini Shaker, Jigger, Strainer, Bar Mixer Spoon, Tongs, and Opener.
For all you sports enthusiasts and gym class heroes out there, know that this shot is not proper hydration for your exercise needs. Unlike Gatorade, the only touchdown you will be scoring is your head to the pillowcase should you have too many.
If we're correct, weren't the Purple Gatorades Fierce Grape and Riptide Rush?
What you're going after when you make a Purple Gatorade shot is just the slight notion of imitation grape, which is conveniently why there is no grape called for in the ingredients. You see, just hearing the word Purple is going to trick your mind into thinking there is a bit of grape in the shot.
And that's all that we want there to be. The more that this Faux Gatorade flavor feels like a mix of cough syrup and middle school gym class, the better.
As for the strength of the Purple Gatorade shot, we'd give it a middling grade. A Four Horseman it is not. On the flipside, it's not a Butterscotch McGillicuddy's nip either - and we put those in our breakfast cereal.
Equipment You Need
- Cocktail Shaker
- Shot Glass
Purple Gatorade Shot Ingredients
- 0.75 oz Vodka
- 0.75 oz Blue Curacao
- Splash of Cranberry Juice
Substitute Ingredients
- If you want a slightly sweeter version of the shot, try swapping out the Cranberry for some Grenadine
How to Make a Purple Gatorade Shot
Making a Purple Gatorade shot can go one of two ways. The first includes the directions below. That involves using a cocktail shaker with some ice to chill the mix. The second is to just pour the shot freehand into the shot glass.
The photo and the directions we've laid out take both directions, with the former being written out and the latter being shown in the photos. For instance, the photos will show you cranberry juice instead of grenadine.
Sometimes you just gotta make drinks with what is on hand. Improvisation within the guidelines of the recipe is always welcome.
Step 1
Fill your Cocktail Shaker with ice. Or, start by pouring half a shot of vodka into a shot glass. If you take the second approach, eliminate the half a shot of vodka in Step 2 and proceed to the Blue Curacao.
Step 2
Pour 3/4 ounce of each ingredient, Vodka and Blue Curacao, and the splash of Grenadine or Cranberry into the Cocktail Shaker. Shake with vigor.
Step 3
Strain into the shot glass and serve. Notice how the the liquid in the shot glass went from clear to blue to purple? Fascinating.
Alternative Drinks/Names for a Purple Gatorade Shot
- Grimace