Blue Midnight Kiss is a perfect pick if you need a charming cocktail for a special night. This alcoholic drink is sparkling, tasty, and made to impress.
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Blue Midnight Kiss Cocktail Recipe
The Midnight Kiss cocktail is a fun and festive drink. This sweet and sparkling drink is perfect for celebrations like New Year’s Eve or romantic moments like Valentine’s Day. It’s sweet, bubbly, and has a hint of citrus. As the name suggests, it’s great for toasting at midnight.
The cocktail combines the tartness of blue curaçao with the smoothness of vodka and the effervescence of sparkling wine or champagne. It’s easy to make and great for beginners.
The Midnight Kiss matches well with light seafood like shrimp cocktail or grilled seafood. It also goes nicely with salads or chicken dishes such as chicken piccata or chipotle chicken wraps.
For a festive touch, you can pair it with cheese boards, mild cheeses, or finger foods like barbecued chicken nachos. Spicy ethnic dishes also work well, as the cocktail’s bright flavors cut through rich, bold tastes.
Here’s how to make the Blue Midnight Kiss:
Blue Midnight Kiss
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka unflavored or citrus-flavored
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 0.5 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 oz sparkling wine or champagne chilled
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, blue curaçao, and lemon juice.
- Shake well until chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
- Strain into a champagne flute or cocktail glass.
- Top with chilled sparkling wine or champagne.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or drop a few blueberries in the glass.
Variations
You can make other variations of this Blue Midnight Kiss to suit your taste. Here are some ideas to try:
- Spirit Substitutions use gin or white rum instead of vodka to add botanical or tropical notes. Tequila or mezcal can be introduced for a smoky or earthy twist.
- Flavor Enhancements
- Add citrus elements like fresh lime or lemon juice to brighten the drink.
- Incorporate fruit liqueurs such as peach schnapps or blueberry syrup to add complexity and sweetness.
- Use cream or coconut milk for a richer, smoother texture.
- Frozen Versions blend the cocktail with ice to make a refreshing summer option.
- Tropical Midnight Kiss includes pineapple or mango juice and coconut rum.
- Spicy Midnight Kiss infuses the drink with jalapeño or chili bitters to add a subtle heat contrast.
- Mocktail Versions substitute champagne with sparkling water or lemon soda.