Shot of the Week: Purple Rain

Oh, Purple Rain.

By Jess

One of those movies you can’t help but fall instantly in love with.

The horrible, melodramatic acting, the weird, convoluted plot, those magnificent songs…it’s the type of movie you used to watch on those sick days from elementary school, complaining to your parents that it was ‘the only thing on!’ but secretly loving every single baroque minute.

In honor of that fantastic film, here’s an equally ornate shot of the same name. Mix the drink up on Monday, every 9 to 5er’s legitimate sick day, and pop in the movie and chug till your tongue turns purple!

Purple Rain

1/2 ounce Blue Curaçao

1/2 ounce Coconut Rum

1/2 ounce Vodka

1 splash Grenadine

Shake Curaçao, Rum, and Vodka in a mixer with a medium amount of ice. Strain into a shot glass and add a splash of grenadine. Mix it together quickly and serve—if done correctly, the liquid will turn a nice electric blue / purple color.

…And much like Prince with those strange demands of his, watch out for too much of a good thing. Belligerent drunks only think they’re everyone’s best friend.