Refreshing Blue Ice Drink – Perfect Winter Holiday Cocktail

Ingredients

• • 1 lime, juiced
• • ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • 1 ⅞ cup water
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon blue food coloring
• • 1 lime, cut into wedges for garnish
• • 1 ⅞ tablespoon granulated sugar for rimming
• • 4 ⅞ large ice cubes
• • 1 ⅞ oz simple syrup (0.5 cup sugar +0.5 cup water)

Instructions

1. 1

   Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge, then dip into granulated sugar to coat evenly. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a pitcher, combine lime juice, ½ cup sugar, 1 cup water, and blue food coloring. Stir until sugar dissolves. Chill for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz blue lemonade, 1 oz lime juice, ½ oz simple syrup, and ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.