Swamp Thing Recipe
Cognac, Melon Liqueur, Pineapple, Blue Curacao, Strawberry, Lime
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Ingredients
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Main cocktail
Fruit & garnish
Method
Prepare fruit
Muddle strawberries
Place the hulled and quartered strawberries into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Gently muddle 2–3 times until they release some juice but still have small pieces (aim for a chunky mash, not a puree). This adds fresh strawberry flavor and a slight texture to the drink.
Build the cocktail
Add the cognac, melon liqueur, pineapple juice and fresh lime juice into the shaker with the muddled strawberries.
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well-chilled (shaker should feel cold and slightly frosty).
Using a fine strainer over a rocks glass or large coupe filled with fresh ice, double-strain the shaken mixture to remove strawberry seeds and pulp. If you prefer more fruit texture, single-strain only.
Slowly pour the Blue Curaçao down the inside of the glass (or float it over the back of a spoon) so it sinks and creates a layered swirled 'swampy' blue-green effect with the green from the melon liqueur and yellow from pineapple.