Black Opal Drink
The Black Opal Drink is a liquor-heavy cocktail that is fruity and fun! This striking and potent drink is a refreshing combination of delicious sweet and sour flavors that makes it a must-try!
❤️ Did you know, clicking the heart at the top or bottom of this post helps it reach more readers? Plus it makes my day ❤️
What is a Black Opal Drink?
The Black Opal Drink is a unique and complex cocktail known for its dark, opalescent color and layers of flavors. Many describe the Black Opal as a darker, fruitier version of the well-loved Long Island Iced Tea as they both perfectly mix the robustness of various spirits with a collection of mixers.
To counterbalance the strength of all the spirits in this potent drink, lots of lime and lemon flavor is added which offer a refreshing citrus tang and sweetness.
This cocktail's name is inspired by the gemstone, black opal. This unique stone can shimmer in multiple colors, including black, which signifies the drink's primary hue.
Two of the drink's main ingredients include deep red blackberry liqueur and bright Blue Curacao. These ingredients give the black opal cocktail its fruity sweetness and bring the intriguing colors of black opal to life.
Ingredient Notes
There are many Black Opal recipe variations available. We have decided to make the most popular version that uses ingredients that are easy to find and that create a well-balanced, tasty end result.
Vodka. Any plain, unflavored vodka will work well for this recipe. Vodka is composed mainly of water and ethanol and is neutral in flavor. Therefore, you can use any vodka you like to make this recipe.
Gin. Use any gin that you like! The gin adds an element of botanical complexity to this drink so choose one that you enjoy the flavor profile of.
Rum. You can use any rum for this recipe, but we recommend using a lighter variety. The rum adds a hint of molasses sweetness.
Triple sec. This orange liqueur provides some delicious citrus brightness to this drink.
Blackberry liqueur. Chambord is a luxurious black raspberry liqueur that is a must for this recipe. It is known for its velvety richness and depth and it is what helps to create the signature dark color of the Black Opal Drink.
Blue Curacao. This is an orange-flavored liqueur that is dyed blue. This is a must-have ingredient to get the iconic deep hue of this drink. I recommend going for a mid to high-end Blue Curacao, like Giffard or Drillaud, for a more authentic orange peel flavor.
Lemon-lime soda. Any lemon-lime soda will work for this recipe, such as Sprite or 7-UP. You could also use any other sparkling lemonade you prefer best. You could also make your own by combining lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water!
Sweet and sour mix. You can use store-bought or homemade. Here’s my easy recipe for making sour mix at home.
This recipe is shared on our sister website brewbuzzblend.com