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Irish Trash Can Recipe

Time5m
Serves1

Blue Curacao, Peach Schnapps, Vodka, and Rum, Topped with a Red Bull Can.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail base

Optional: for serving pitcher (4 servings)

Method

Single serving

1

Prepare glass

Fill a highball or pint glass about three-quarters full with ice cubes.

2

Build the cocktail

Pour 1 oz Blue Curaçao, 1 oz peach schnapps, 1 oz vodka, and 1 oz light rum directly over the ice. Do not stir vigorously — a gentle stir or swirl is fine to integrate colors while keeping some layering.

3

Add the Red Bull

Open a small can of Red Bull. Tilt the glass slightly and slowly pour about half of the can into the glass to top the drink (about 2.5–4 oz depending on can size and glass). Carefully balance the remaining upright can inside the glass (some variations invert the can; for safety, simply rest the opened can partially in the glass or serve the remaining can on the side).

4

Garnish & serve

Optional: garnish with a lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw. If the can is placed in the glass, advise the drinker to press the can down into the drink to release more energy drink as they sip or pour it in themselves.

5

Safety note

This cocktail contains a significant amount of alcohol and an energy drink. Consume responsibly. Do not serve to anyone under 21 (or the legal drinking age in your jurisdiction).

Pitcher (makes approximately 4 servings)

6

In a pitcher, combine 4 oz Blue Curaçao, 4 oz peach schnapps, 4 oz vodka, and 4 oz light rum. Add ice to chill and stir gently to combine. Fill four glasses with ice and divide the mixture evenly among them.

7

Open four small cans of Red Bull. Pour about half a can into each glass to top, then place the remaining cans upright beside or partially in each glass as described for the single serving.

8

Garnish each glass with a lime wedge if desired and serve immediately with straws. Remind guests about responsible consumption.

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