How to Make a Jamaican Paradise Drink

A Jamaican Paradise can bring a tropical resort to you.

A Jamaican Paradise brings a host of tropical ingredients to create a drink worthy of lazing in the summer sun. Combining different fruits like coconut, orange, lemon, lime and melon, the Jamaican Paradise connects different parts of the Caribbean with fruits from the region, adding to it the distinctive bite of tequila. An exotic yet simple cocktail, you can whip up your own Jamaican Paradise drinks for your friends at an island-themed pool party or for when you just want a little paradise in a cup. Does this Spark an idea?

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Highball glass
Cocktail shaker with lid
Strainer
Ice
Gold tequila
Coconut rum
Melon liqueur
Blue Curaçao
Sweet-and-sour mix
Orange slice

Instructions

- 1
  
  Scoop 1 cup ice into the cocktail shaker.
- 2
  
  Pour 1 oz. tequila, 1 oz. coconut rum, 1/2 oz. melon liqueur, 1/2 oz. blue Curacao and 1 oz. sweet-and-sour mix into the cocktail shaker. Secure the lid onto the shaker and shake for about 10 seconds.
- 3
  
  Fill the highball with ice, then strain the drink into the glass. Garnish with an orange slice on the lip of the glass.

Tips & Warnings

Make your own sweet-and-sour mix with equal parts water, sugar, lemon and lime juices.
Just because this drinks taste sweet and tropical doesn't mean that they are light --- drink responsibly and always designate a sober driver for the evening.
If drinking out by the pool, switch to plastic cups to prevent breakage.