If you’ve been to more than one holiday party over the years then you may have indulged in a potent aqua-blue cocktail (or three). If you have, more than likely you’ve been sipping on a popular drink called Hpnotiq. This alcoholic beverage is actually a French liqueur comprised of cognac, vodka, and fruit juices. It’s been a really trendy drink which has graced cocktail tables in many nightclubs. Because of its neat looking color, it’s a fabulous beverage with which to create inventive cocktails. Check out the list below for a few new ways to drink this heady liquor:
- THE INCREDIBLE HULK – This is probably the most popular concoction made with Hpnotiq. It is named so because of the bright green color that is yielded when a shot of Hennessey is added to the liqueur.
- THE HPNO-RITA – This festive libation is made by adding about 2oz. of Hpnotiq with about 1oz. of white tequila. Garnish with a dash of lime and/or pineapple.
- BLUE VIOLET MARTINI – Create a really pretty Blue Violet Martini by adding about a ½ oz. of Chambord (a sweet, thick raspberry liqueur), 1oz. Absolut Raspberri, and a dash of pineapple juice to the Hpnotiq. Garnish with a few blackberries, and Voila!
- HPNOTIQ TEA – This spunky drink consists of equal parts beefeater gin, Hpnotiq liqueur, triple sec, and rum. To cut the liquor, add a dash of sweet and sour cocktail mix, or a lemon-lime flavored soft drink. This is a trendy take on the traditional “Long Island Iced Tea”.
- HPNOTIQ CHAMPAGNE – Keep things simple by creating a bubbly blue cocktail with 3.5 oz. of Hpnotiq liqueur, and 2oz. of your favorite Champagne.
- THE BLUE FIN– This drink, named after the Blue Fin restaurant (a swanky New York hotspot), is comprised of 2oz. of Hpnotiq, 3oz. of cranberry juice, and about one ounce of Absolut Citron Vodka. It’s the Absolut which will give this beverage its “tropical” taste. Garnish with some gummy fish-shaped candy and you’re all set.
- HPNOTIQ SUB-ZERO MARTINI– This attractive drink is pretty potent, as it includes equal parts of Hpnotiq liqueur, coconut rum, and orange rum. For a more tropical flavor, dash this cocktail with pineapple juice.
- TULSA TORNADO– Create this storm of a drink by mixing together Cruzan Mango Rum, a dash of sweet-n-sour mix, Hpnotiq (of course), 7UP soda, and about an ounce of Malibu Rum. Pour over crushed ice and garnish with a cherry.
- HPNOTIQSLICE– “Amateurs” may want to experiment with this groovy blue liqueur by creating an Hpnotiq Slice: a simple drink consisting only of ¾ oz. of the liqueur with about ¼ oz. of 7UP soda.
- ICE BLUE MARTINI– The Ice Blue Martini is a really simple cocktail made with Hpnotiq, a ½ oz. of vodka and topped off with lemonade.
- PELAGIABLUE– Have a real treat with this interesting cocktail that consists of 2oz. of Hpnotiq, 1oz. Grey Goose Orange Vodka, ½ oz. of Blue Curacao, and a splash each of Sierra Mist soda and pineapple juice. Make the drink really exciting by straining it into a martini glass. Add a glow stick and an orange peel for extra “wow”…
- BLUE STING- By combining 1.5 oz of gin, fresh squeezed lime juice, and a splash of sugar syrup to the Hpnotiq, you’ll come up with the “Blue Sting.” Feel free to garnish this goodie with a twist of lemon.
- SOUR CANDY– A healthy ½ oz. dash of Sour Apple Pucker into your Hpnotiq, topped off with Sprite or 7UP, and you’ve got a trendy cocktail called “Sour Candy.” Make it even more festive looking by adding a wedge of your favorite melon.
- HPNOTIQ SPARKLER – This is one of the more complicated cocktails. Adventurous drinkers will appreciate the colorful beverage consisting of 1oz. Hpnotiq, 1oz. Strawberry Daiquiri Mix, ½ oz. Rum, ½ oz. Vanilla Vodka, ½ oz. ice cream base, and ¼ oz. Bacardi 151.To prepare this one properly, you’ll want to LAYER the ingredients (all except the 151, which should be last). Top the drink off with 151 and ignite it. (Yes, REAL flames… So be careful with this one!)
- HPNO-POLITAN – This stylish cocktail includes 2oz. Agave tequila, 1oz. Hpnotiq, a dash of lime juice, 1oz. cranberry juice, and a splash of Grand Marnier. Strain into a martini glass and enjoy!
There are literally hundreds of innovative Hpnotiq recipes floating around out there. The famous blue liqueur is potent all by itself. But when added to a host of other equally potent ingredients, you can easily find yourself dancing on top of strange tables, or wearing your undergarments on the outside of your clothing. Prepare these festive drinks with care, and keep the number to the cab company handy!!
