Purple Haze Drink Shot Cocktail Recipe

The "Purple Haze" is a cocktail that is widespread in the bars in the States, and normally is made from a combination of ingredients such as vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and grape juice. Some alternatives also display lemon-lime soda or lemon juice. To make the classic Purple Haze, you simply mix the ingredients together in a shaker with ice and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge or a cherry.

The origin of the Purple Haze drink is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. The drink's name is a reference to the classic rock song "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix, which was released in 1967. The song became popular and iconic, and the drink was likely named after it due to the drink's vibrant purple color. The drink is typically served in a martini glass and is known for its sweet and fruity flavor.

Purple Haze Drink Ingredients and Kitchen Tools

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz of Vodka

1/2 oz of black raspberry liqueur

2 oz of cranberry juice

Kitchen tools

Cocktail Glass

Shaker Glass

Purple Haze Drink Variations

Some variations of the classic Purple Haze recipe are the Frozen Purple Haze which is made by: simply blending all the ingredients together with ice until smooth. Also a popular version is the Purple Haze Martini: and to make it you have to shake vodka, cranberry juice, and grape syrup with ice, then strain into a martini glass.

The Fizzy Purple Haze just replaces the cranberry juice with cranberry soda or cranberry spritzer. Mix all the ingredients together, then top with a splash of lemon-lime soda or lemonade.

Purple Haze Drink Calories

As usual the calorie content of a drink may vary depending on the ingredients, the brand of alcohol or juice used to make it, and the size of the serving. This version of the Purple Haze drink is made with Vodka, black raspberry liqueur and cranberry juice. Based on this, a serving of a Purple Haze drink made of 1 1/2 ounces of vodka, 1/2 ounce of black raspberry liqueur, and 2 ounces of cranberry juice can have around 200 calories based on average estimates for the calorie content of these ingredients.

Also, some variations of the Purple Haze drink may contain additional ingredients such as sugar, other fruit juices, or other mixers, which can affect the calorie count.

How to Make the Purple Haze Drink

Fill a shaker with ice, and add the vodka, black raspberry liqueur, and cranberry juice. Shake the ingredients together until well combined. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.