What ingredients are in a National Aquarium?

1/2 oz Rum, 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Blue Curacao, 2 oz Sour mix, 1 splash Lemon-lime soda

What glass do you use for a National Aquarium?

A National Aquarium is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a National Aquarium?

A National Aquarium has an estimated ABV of 13,57%.

How many calories are in a National Aquarium?

A National Aquarium contains approximately 209 calories per serving.

National Aquarium

Gelas Collins glass

Tingkat Kesulitan Hard

Kalori ~209 kcal

ABV 13,57%

Bahan

Rum 1/2 oz
Vodka 1/2 oz
Gin 1/2 oz
Blue Curacao 1/2 oz
Sour mix 2 oz
Lemon-lime soda 1 splash

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Pour all ingredients into a shaker of ice. Shake well. Serve on the rocks.

Tropical Sweet

The National Aquarium is a vibrant blue cocktail combining equal parts rum, vodka, and gin with Blue Curaçao, sour mix, and a splash of lemon-lime soda. The Blue Curaçao gives the drink its striking ocean-blue colour, while the combination of three base spirits creates a complex, boozy foundation. It is a visually impressive party cocktail often served on the rocks in a tall glass.

History & Origins

The National Aquarium is a modern party cocktail of disputed origin, likely inspired by the popularity of Blue Curaçao drinks in American bars during the 1990s and 2000s when brightly coloured cocktails were in fashion. Its name references the deep blue colour of the finished drink, evoking the visual of an aquarium or the ocean. No single creator or venue is credited with the recipe.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet citrus and tropical notes with a hint of orange from the Blue Curaçao against the combined backdrop of three spirits. Palate: Sweet and tart upfront from the sour mix, with the interplay of rum's sweetness, vodka's neutrality, and gin's botanicals creating a layered mid-palate; lemon-lime soda adds effervescence. Finish: Refreshing and citrusy with a moderate spirit warmth.

sweet citrus tropical boozy effervescent

Pro Tip

Shake all spirits and sour mix vigorously with ice before straining over fresh ice in the Collins glass, then add the soda splash last to preserve fizz.

Data verified Agustus 2017

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