Shark Attack Recipe

Prepare glass

Fill a highball or Collins glass with crushed ice or ice cubes to chill while you build the drink. Reserve a little room at the top for the blue curaçao layer and any garnishes.

In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the vodka (2 oz), pink lemonade (4 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.5 oz) and simple syrup (0.25 oz).

Shake vigorously for 8–12 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosty.

Discard the ice from the chilled serving glass if you filled it earlier, or keep it if you prefer a slushier presentation. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or the remaining ice).

Gently pour the blue curaçao (0.5 oz) over the back of a spoon held just above the drink’s surface so it sinks slightly and creates a thin blue layer or swirl — this creates the 'shark' color contrast against the pink lemonade.

If using, slowly spoon the grenadine (0.25 oz) down the inside of the glass near the edge so it sinks toward the bottom and creates a 'blood trail' or red streak reminiscent of a shark attack. The grenadine will settle below the blue and pink layers for a dramatic look.

Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim and a maraschino cherry dropped into the drink (or perched on a pick). Add the shark pick for effect if desired.

Serve immediately with a straw and warn your guests that it just ain't safe.

For a stronger visual 'shark attack', add the shark pick so it appears to be biting the lemon or floating in the drink. The contrast between pink lemonade, blue curaçao and a sinking red grenadine creates a layered, frenzied look.

If you want the blue to remain more distinct, pour curaçao very slowly and consider chilling it before pouring so it sinks more readily. For a more mixed look, stir gently once after adding curaçao.