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Bomb Pop Cocktail

Bomb pop cocktail is a layered red white blue drink built with grenadine, coconut rum (or vanilla vodka), and blue raspberry liqueur for crisp, non-bleeding separation. This tri-color summer cocktail stacks cleanly by pouring over ice and using a spoon as a baffle for the middle and top layers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Layering liquids
  • 1 oz grenadine syrup
  • 1 oz coconut rum or vanilla vodka
  • 1 oz blue raspberry vodka or blue curaçao
  • 0.5 oz lemon-lime soda
For assembly and garnish
  • 1 Ice cubes Use enough to fill the glass to the top for sharp layers.
  • 1 Maraschino cherry For garnish.
  • 1 striped straw For garnish.

Method
 

Build the tri-color layers
  1. Fill a tall cocktail glass with ice cubes to the top.
  2. Pour the grenadine syrup slowly over the ice so it settles at the bottom as the red layer.
  3. Hold a bar spoon just above the ice and slowly pour the coconut rum or vanilla vodka over it to create the white middle layer.
  4. Pour the blue raspberry vodka or blue curaçao over the spoon again so it floats as the top layer.
  5. Add a small splash of lemon-lime soda to finish the drink.
  6. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a striped straw, then do not stir before serving.

Notes

For the cleanest separation, pour each liquid slowly and keep the spoon close to the ice so the next layer lands gently. Serve immediately for best tri-color contrast; leftovers aren’t recommended because the layers will mix as the ice melts. Freezing is not recommended. For a lighter option, swap coconut rum for a lower-calorie vodka (or reduce the grenadine slightly) while keeping the spoon-assisted layering technique intact.