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Inspiration: Duran Duran “The Chauffeur”

‘Drink Blue Silver’ is a newly charming cocktail that blends bold flavors with a touch of droning engines and beating hearts. With its misty blue hue, it will conjure up images of seagulls swimming in the sky and envied ladies in Austin Princess Limousines.

Drink Blue Silver Ingredients:

• 1 oz coconut rum
• 1 oz tequila
• 1/2 oz blue curaçao
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• Splash of simple syrup (optional)
• Ice
• Lime slice or pineapple slice and maraschino cherry, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
2. Add coconut rum, tequila, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, lime juice, and a splash of simple syrup if desired.
3. Shake well.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a lime slice or pineapple slice and maraschino cherry.
6. Put on The Chauffeur video and DRINK BLUE SILVER

Learn More About These Liquid Legends

Coconut Rum

Coconut rum is a tropical-flavored distilled spirit that combines the sweetness of rum with the creamy, nutty flavor of coconut. It’s typically made by infusing or flavoring light or white rum with coconut extract or natural coconut flavoring. Coconut rum is clear or slightly cloudy and has a smooth, slightly sweet taste, making it a popular choice for tropical cocktails, such as Piña Coladas and Mai Tais.

The exact origins of coconut rum are difficult to pinpoint, but it gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century with the introduction of branded coconut rums like Malibu, which was launched in the Caribbean in the early 1980s. The concept of infusing rum with coconut likely draws from Caribbean and tropical traditions, where coconut and rum are both abundant and integral to local cuisine and culture. Coconut rum’s rise in popularity is closely tied to the global trend of tiki culture and tropical cocktails, which began in the mid-20th century and continues to influence bar menus around the world.

Tequila

Tequila is a distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the region surrounding the city of Tequila in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It comes in various styles, including Blanco (unaged), Reposado (aged between 2 months and a year), and Añejo (aged 1-3 years), each offering distinct flavors ranging from earthy and vegetal to sweet and caramel-like. Tequila is typically enjoyed neat, as a shot with lime and salt, or as the base for popular cocktails like the Margarita.

Tequila has ancient roots that trace back to the indigenous peoples of Mexico, who made a fermented beverage called pulque from the agave plant long before the Spanish arrived. The production of tequila as we know it began in the 16th century after the Spanish introduced distillation techniques. The first official distillery was established in the early 1600s by Don Pedro Sánchez de Tagle, known as the “Father of Tequila.” By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tequila production had expanded, and the spirit became a symbol of Mexican culture and pride. In 1974, Mexico established the Denomination of Origin for Tequila, ensuring that only spirits produced in certain regions could be labeled as tequila.

Blue Curaçao

Blue Curacao is a vibrant, blue-colored liqueur flavored with the dried peel of the Laraha citrus fruit, which is native to the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean. The liqueur has a slightly bitter, orange-like flavor and is used primarily in cocktails for both its color and taste. The striking blue hue makes it a favorite ingredient in visually appealing drinks like the Blue Lagoon, Blue Hawaiian, and Electric Lemonade.

Curaçao liqueur originated in the 19th century when Spanish settlers brought Valencia oranges to the island of Curaçao. The harsh climate and soil of the island caused the oranges to become bitter and inedible. However, the dried peels of the mutated Laraha orange were found to be aromatic and flavorful. In 1896, the Senior family, operating in Curaçao, began producing the liqueur using these peels. The blue version of the liqueur was later developed, mainly as a marketing strategy to differentiate it from other orange-flavored liqueurs. Blue Curaçao became particularly popular in the mid-20th century as the tiki and cocktail culture embraced colorful and exotic ingredients.

Recipe © DuranDuranies.com
Songwriters: John Taylor / Simon Le Bon / Nick Rhodes / Andy Taylor / Roger Taylor
The Chauffeur lyrics © Duran Duran