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Variations of the Trash Can Drink with fruits

Name: Trash Can Drink

Summary: A bold, high-energy cocktail featuring multiple spirits, blue curaçao, and an upside-down energy drink can for an eye-catching, fizzy party experience.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktails / Party Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • ½ oz vodka
  • ½ oz light rum
  • ½ oz gin
  • ½ oz triple sec
  • ½ oz blue curaçao
  • 2 oz sweet and sour mix
  • 1 can of Red Bull or similar energy drink
  • Ice
  • Garnish: lemon wedge orange slice, or cocktail cherry (optional)

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Tall glass or fishbowl
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger (for measuring)
  • Straw

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Fill your tall glass halfway with ice.
  3. Add vodka, rum, gin, triple sec, and blue curaçao.
  4. Pour in the sweet and sour mix and stir lightly.
  5. Open the energy drink and place it upside down into the glass, resting gently on the ice.
  6. Garnish with fruit or a cherry if desired.
  7. Serve with a straw, and sip slowly as the energy drink flows into the cocktail.

Notes

Notes:
Feel free to substitute sugar-free energy drinks or flavored varieties.
Adjust the spirit measures to lower the alcohol strength if needed.
This drink is best consumed responsibly due to the combination of alcohol and caffeine.