Sweet Poison Cocktail
The refreshing mix of pineapple juice with rum and blue curacao makes for a delicious and beautiful beverage. There is so much flavor to this sweet poison cocktail that it will become your new favorite! Make this tropical drink by the glass or pitcher and everyone will love you for it.
Here’s my advice: make the sweet poison cocktail by the glass.
Why? Because it is seriously delicious and if you make this drink by the pitcher, you must batten down the hatches and be prepared for a headache the next day. That is, if you make the pitcher for yourself and not for a group.
You have been warned.
History of the sweet poison cocktail
The history is short and sweet.
A bartender in the Jekyll and Hyde bar in New York City came up with the ingredients for it.
The end.
Why this drink works
- It’s not too sweet.
- It’s refreshing,
- It’s a nice blend of alcohol.
- It’s delicious.
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Helpful tips
- If you are having a party and want to make a pitcher, the recipe card below has a slider where the servings are listed. You can adjust the slider to as many servings as you want.
- If I’m only making a few cocktails, I use the small, cans of pineapple juice. That way you don’t have to open a big can and end up wasting the juice.
- Although I usually tout using premium ingredients, in this cocktail it isn’t necessary; bargain to mid-level is appropriate.
- Whenever I use store-bought jarred cherries, I always rinse them before placing them in the cocktail. The juice they’re stored in is usually sweetened and you don’t want the extra sugar to transfer to your sweet poison cocktail.
- I use regular maraschino cherries (vibrant red) and Luxardo cherries (deep red).
Ingredients and substitutions
- Coconut rum – I use Malibu rum but there are other brands available. If you want a more premium brand, Kōloa rum is great. I just couldn’t get it near where I live.
- Gold rum – If you don’t have gold rum, you can use white rum as a substitute. But do not use dark rum as it will change the color of the cocktail too much.
- Blue curacao – There is no substitute for this liqueur. Blue curacao is an orange liqueur with blue food coloring in it.
- Pineapple juice – Slightly sweet and very flavorful.
How to make the sweet poison cocktail
Pre-step
Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Get your measuring glass, glassware and place two cherries on each martini pick.
After measuring out the ingredients, pour into the cocktail shaker.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – coconut rum, gold run, blue curacao and pineapple juice.
Step two
Measure 4 ounces coconut rum. (Want to make your own coconut rum. Check out my coconut washed rum.)
Step three
Measure 2 ounces gold rum.
Step four
Measure 2 ounces of blue curacao.
Step five
Add ice cubes to glassware.
Cap the shaker and shake it for 15 seconds before dividing the mix between the two glasses.
Get the pineapple juice.
Step six
Pour the juice into the glasses. I measured it out for the recipe, but there is no need for you to do so; just top off the glasses.
See how the juice sinks to the bottom of the glass? Stir it with a spoon to blend it.
Step seven
Place the cherry garnish in each glass and add a cute umbrella if you have one. (My sister-in-law Ginny gave me a box of them this summer. Fun!)
Look at the gorgeous color of this cocktail!!
Now for the vertical view!
I hope you enjoyed this sweet poison cocktail recipe! It’s really delicious!
Other popular cocktails with pineapple juice
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Sweet Poison Cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 ounces coconut rum
- 2 ounces gold rum
- 2 ounces blue Curacao
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
Garnish
Instructions
Make it
- Fill shaker halfway with ice
- Add rums and blue Curacao4 ounces coconut rum, 2 ounces gold rum, 2 ounces blue Curacao
- Cap shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Add ice cubes to the glassware and divide the liquid between the two glasses
- Top off with pineapple juice and add cherry garnish4 ounces pineapple juice, 4 Luxardo cherries
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
Notes
- If you are having a party and want to make a pitcher, the recipe card below has a slider where the servings are listed. You can adjust the slider to as many servings as you want.
- If I’m only making a few cocktails, I use the small, cans of pineapple juice. That way you don’t have to open a big can and end up wasting the juice.
- Although I usually tout using premium ingredients, in this cocktail it isn’t necessary; bargain to mid-level is appropriate.
- Whenever I use store-bought jarred cherries, I always rinse them before placing them in the cocktail. The juice they’re stored in is usually sweetened and you don’t want the extra sugar to transfer to your sweet poison cocktail.
- I use regular maraschino cherries (vibrant red) and Luxardo cherries (deep red).
Nutrition
Originally published in November of 2017.
From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to food journalist, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted cocktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.
I am finger puppet girl! #winelush I love your story about the Mai Tai’s — we went to a Mexican restaurant and ordered a margarita. The thing was an abomination — then I found out their “secret ingredient” was powdered sugar. We left. LOL!
Oh my word. That would annoy the stuffing out of me Lisa. How dare they! Seriously!
Such a gorgeous cocktail! I can see how it would be dangerous! 2 Mai Tais and sake poured into the mouth long distance? No wonder you were a bit boisterous!
Beth, haha. I didn’t mention the big scorpion bowl I shared with my sister!
What a fun recipe! Love anything tropical flavored!
Me too Shadi!
That’s one of the prettiest poisons I’ve ever seen. Making!
Hehe Ginny! Thanks, girl!
What a beautiful looking poison!! Love the Refreshing tropical flavors ????
Thank you Soniya!! I appreciate it!
Pretty color! Though it does almost look like poison…
Hehe Christopher!
I’m LOVING the color on this cocktail. It really lives up to its sweet poison name.
Thanks so much Suzanne!
Looks so delicious! I love the vibrant color – so festive!
Thanks Natalie! I appreciate it.
Cheers! Love blue cocktails and better when they have pineapple juice and rum. I need a glass right now.
Hehe. Thanks Adriana!
Oh wow!! What a great looking cocktail. I love that you have to warn to make it by the glass, look out!! Haha! I can’t wait to try this. Cheers
Hehe. They pack a punch for sure! Thanks Adrianne!
Yes, please! This looks beyond fabulous! Cannot wait to whip it up for a special occasion!
Thank you Kim! Much appreciated.
I am making this for a party but there is someone who is alletgic to pineapple and citrus. Can I sub with mango juice instead?
never mind sorry forgot the rest were citrus based lol
Hehe. Hope you had fun with whatever you made. 🙂
🙂