Lime slices and maraschino cherries for garnishoptional
Instructions
Fill glass with ice.
Add pineapple juice to the glass.
Next, pour in the Midori, followed by the rum.
Stir these first three ingredients well. Do not skip this step.
Slowly pour the Blue Curacao over an upside down spoon to direct the blue liquor down the side of the glass. This step MUST be done AFTER the first three ingredients have been stirred well.
Top with lime slices and maraschino cherries.
Notes
In order to achieve the layered color look of this Tipsy Mermaid drink, it is important to follow the instructions exactly as given. The sugar content in the blue curacao makes it heavier than the other ingredients. It will sink to the bottom of the glass and the Midori and other ingredients will float above it. However, it must be poured over the back of a spoon to trickle down the sides of the glass AFTER the other ingredients are stirred together. If you add the blue curacao first OR if you just pour it over the top, the blue will mix with the other ingredients instead of sinking below.
You can swap spiced rum or even coconut rum for the white rum. This may change the color of the cocktail.
For a bubbly or carbonated drink, try lemon-lime soda, club soda, or White Claw Watermelon Seltzer (omit the Midori) instead of the pineapple juice. These options also may change the color of the tipsy mermaid.