Blue Shark
Vodka, tequila and blue curaçao. A loud, strong party drink.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 30% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Blue curaçao
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Blue curaçao into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Serve over fresh ice.
About the Blue Shark
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Blue Shark FAQ
What's in a Blue Shark?
30 ml vodka, 30 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml blue curaçao, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Blue Shark?
About 30% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Blue Shark?
Shake it. shaking chills it quickly and adds a little texture.
What glass do you serve a Blue Shark in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
