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Liquid Maria Juana Recipe – Make in 5 minutes Green Cocktail
Dana Whitfield

Liquid Maria Juana Drink

The Liquid Maria Juana Drink is a sweet, tropical, and stunningly green cocktail made with spiced rum, coconut rum, blue curaçao, midori melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix. It contains no marijuana — the name comes from its vibrant electric green color. Ready in just 5 minutes, this liquid maria juana recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleasing party cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredient 1:
  • Amount: ½ | Unit: oz | Name: Spiced Rum
  • Notes: Captain Morgan Original or Sailor Jerry recommended
  • Ingredient 2:
  • Amount: ½ | Unit: oz | Name: Coconut Rum
  • Notes: Malibu or Bacardi Coconut work best
  • Ingredient 3:
  • Amount: ½ | Unit: oz | Name: Blue Curaçao
  • Notes: DeKuyper brand recommended — do not skip essential for green color
  • Ingredient 4:
  • Amount: ½ | Unit: oz | Name: Midori Melon Liqueur
  • Notes: Substitute with DeKuyper Melon Schnapps if unavailable
  • Ingredient 5:
  • Amount: 1 | Unit: oz | Name: Pineapple Juice
  • Notes: Use glass-bottled juice — canned has metallic taste
  • Ingredient 6:
  • Amount: 1 | Unit: oz | Name: Sweet and Sour Mix
  • Notes: Mr & Mrs T brand or substitute with equal parts lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup
  • Ingredient 7:
  • Amount: 1 | Unit: cup | Name: Ice
  • Notes: For shaker and serving glass
  • Ingredient 8 Optional Garnish:
  • Amount: 1 | Unit: | Name: Pineapple Wedge
  • Notes: For garnish
  • Ingredient 9 Optional Garnish:
  • Amount: 1 | Unit: | Name: Maraschino Cherry
  • Notes: For garnish

Equipment

  • Equipment 1:
  • Name: Cocktail Shaker
  • Notes: Fill halfway with ice before adding ingredients
  • Equipment 2:
  • Name: Highball Glass
  • Notes: Chill in freezer 2–3 minutes before serving for best results
  • Equipment 3:
  • Name: Jigger / Measuring Shot Glass
  • Notes: Use for precise ½ oz and 1 oz measurements
  • Equipment 4:
  • Name: Bar Strainer
  • Notes: Use to strain cocktail from shaker into glass cleanly
  • Equipment 5:
  • Name: Tall Shot Glasses (optional)
  • Notes: Pre-chill in freezer if making shots instead of full cocktail

Method
 

  1. Step 1:
  2. Chill Your Glass
  3. Fill your highball glass ¾ full with ice and place it in the freezer for 2–3 minutes while you prepare the cocktail. A cold glass keeps the drink colder longer and gives you a better first sip.
  4. Step 2:
  5. Fill the Shaker
  6. Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the spiced rum, coconut rum, blue curaçao, midori melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix — in that order. Liquids always go on top of the ice.
  7. Step 3:
  8. Shake Vigorously
  9. Seal the cocktail shaker and shake hard for 20 to 30 seconds. The outside of the shaker should feel cold to the touch when fully chilled. This step is what gives the liquid maria juana drink its smooth, well-combined texture.
  10. Step 4:
  11. Strain Into Glass
  12. Remove your chilled highball glass from the freezer and add fresh ice. Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker directly into the glass. Watch the vibrant green color develop as it pours.
  13. Step 5:
  14. Garnish and Serve
  15. Add a pineapple wedge on the rim and a maraschino cherry on top. Serve immediately. For a sparkling version, top with a splash of tonic water or lemon-lime soda.

Notes

SHOT VERSION: Use ¼ oz of each spirit and ½ oz each of pineapple juice and sweet and sour mix. Shake the same way and divide between 2 pre-chilled tall shot glasses.
MAKE AHEAD: Mix all liquid ingredients (no ice) and store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake over ice individually when ready to serve.
COLOR TIP: Both blue curaçao AND midori are required for the green color. Skipping either one will change the final color completely.
NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSION: Replace spiced rum with apple juice, coconut rum with coconut water, blue curaçao with blue sports drink, and midori with pureed honeydew melon.
SWEETNESS TIP: If your drink is too sweet, replace sweet and sour mix with equal parts fresh lemon juice and lime juice for a sharper, less sugary finish.
ALCOHOL NOTICE: This cocktail contains alcohol and is intended for adults aged 21 and over. Please drink responsibly.

NUTRITION TAB

Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 5 oz)
Calories: 315
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Sugar: 22 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Potassium: 106 mg
Vitamin C: 15 mg
Calcium: 10 mg
Iron: 0.2 mg