The Purple Gekko is a modern party cocktail that relies on colour and sweetness rather than balance or structure. It is part of a broader trend of brightly coloured shooters designed for quick service.
Typically combining tequila, both Blue and Red Curacao and cranberry, it is sweet, slightly tart, and very easy to drink. The appeal is immediate rather than complex. It is a drink built for pace.
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Here is the recipe
Purple Gekko
Discover how to make a Purple Gekko cocktail, a vibrant blend of ingredients that will add a burst of color and flavor to your cocktail repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Tequila
- 1/2 ounce Blue Curacao
- 1/2 ounce Red Curacao
- 1 ounce Cranberry Juice
- 1 ounce Sour Mix
- 1/2 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker
- Add ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Pour into a salt rimmed cocktail glass (which you can make purple with a bit of food coloring!)
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 4mgSugar: 12g
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