You know the drill: green cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day, pink and red beauties for Valentine’s. But there's no official holiday devoted to purple drinks, and honestly, that’s a total shame because they’re just so pretty.
Lucky for us, you don't need a special occasion. Any day is the right day for a purple sip, and I’ve gathered 16 stunning recipes to prove it.
1. Grimace Cocktail
Named after that famous McDonald’s character, this cocktail definitely won’t make you grimace, especially if you’re a fan of grape flavored drinks. You only need vodka, blue curacao, grenadine, and purple Powerade. The grape Powerade totally steals the flavor spotlight, but don’t be fooled: the vodka sneaks up with a serious punch.
2. Violet Fizz Cocktail
If you like your cocktails as thick and creamy as a milkshake, this one is calling your name. The flavor is a little unexpected.
It’s not the classic sweet milkshake vibe you might anticipate. It’s fruity and sweet with subtle citrus and dairy notes that peek out from behind the blueberries.
3. Witches Brew Cocktail
One peek at this shimmery, sparkly bluish purple drink and you’ll be convinced there’s sorcery involved. It’s a pretty face, sure, but the sweet and tangy balance is spot on. No bubbling cauldron necessary, yet there’s definitely something bewitching about it.
4. Purple Haze Martini
Purple seemed to inspire all the musical greats at some point, so after Purple Rain I just had to give you Purple Haze. This martini is ridiculously easy and ready in just 3 minutes. I can’t know for certain, but I think Jimi Hendrix would be proud.
5. Violette Royale
It doesn’t get any simpler than this two ingredient, 5 minute wonder. Just Crème de Violette and five ounces of sparkling prosecco, with an optional lemon twist if you’re feeling fancy.
The pour is a deep violet, almost black, and the taste is totally bittersweet and delicious. Effortless and lovely.
6. Rock Candy Cocktail
All you need for the base is vodka, soda water, and ice. Then the fun really starts.
Pop a rock candy stick in as a garnish and coat the rim with crackly Pop Rocks. This bright, candy colored treat will zip you straight back to childhood. Go purple, red, blue, or any color that makes your heart happy.
7. Purple People Eater Cocktail
That old song about a “one eyed, one horned flyin’ purple people eater” might have been about a spooky monster, but the cocktail named after it? Absolutely gorgeous.
I’m talking about a deep, sparkly purple pour rimmed with glittery sugar that adds all the sass and glamour. It comes together in five minutes flat and delivers a sweet, sharply tart flavor you can’t help but love.
8. Maleficent Cocktail
Not in a princess mood? Maybe you’re channeling your inner vengeful fairy, and the Maleficent cocktail matches that energy perfectly.
Depending on the raspberry liqueur and food coloring you choose, the color swings from electric blue all the way to a purple so dark it’s nearly black. The flavor stays consistent no matter which shade you land on.
9. Purple Cosmopolitan
Picture a classic cosmo getting a violet liqueur upgrade. You still get that same sweetly tart personality you crave, but now it shows up wearing a rich, royal purple hue. Just a handful of moments and five simple ingredients separate you from this lovely thing.
10. Galaxy Magic Mule
This one always steals the spotlight with a layer of blue sitting on top and a deep purple base beneath it. It tastes just like a traditional Moscow mule, all gingery and bright, but let’s be real. Its stunning, galaxy like appearance is what gets the party buzzing.
11. Purple Rain
Four ingredients and five minutes are all you need for this beauty: citron Absolut vodka, blue curacao, grenadine, and lemon lime soda. That deep violet color is pure gorgeousness, and the citrusy, berryish flavor will have you reaching for another glass before you even finish the first.
12. The Commodore Daiquiri
Here’s another potato powered creation, this time starring ube, the gorgeous purple yam. White rum, aged rum, lime juice, cane syrup, and a radiant orchid garnish all get in on the action too.
It’s strong, sweet, and unbelievably beautiful. That double hit of rum will catch up with you fast, so sip slowly and enjoy the gradual buzz.
13. Pink and Purple Potato Cocktails
Talk about pure magic! These potato cocktails are straight up witchcraft.
You literally shift the color from pink to purple by adding just one simple ingredient. And considering these are made with potato puree, the fact that they taste incredible still blows my mind more than anything else on this list.
14. Unicorn Kisses Cocktail
If a squad of Disney princesses ever met for brunch cocktails, this is exactly what they’d be sipping. A scattering of edible star glitter and a delicate dusting of lilac pearl powder on top push its already lovely purple color straight into magical territory. It honestly looks like something straight out of a fairy tale.
15. Empress 1908 Gin & Tonic
If you’ve never made a cocktail with Empress 1908 gin, stop what you’re doing and fix this immediately. That stunning gin flaunts a blue purple hue and turns out the prettiest drinks. This recipe is a perfect introduction that lets you really get to know the spirit.
16. Violet Blueberry Gin Sour
Thick, frothy, and icy cold, this cocktail is for anyone who loves a sharp, tart kick over sugary sweetness. But don’t stress, it won’t make you cringe. A gentle whisper of sweetness from sugar cane and violet liqueur smooths out the bite just enough.
