Does the Liquid Marijuana drink contain any marijuana or cannabis?

No — none whatsoever. The name comes entirely from the cocktail's vivid green color, which is the result of mixing Midori melon liqueur (bright green) and Blue Curaçao (bright blue). The drink contains coconut rum, white rum, both liqueurs, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix. There is no CBD, THC, hemp extract, or any cannabis-derived ingredient in the original recipe.

What gives the Liquid Marijuana its green color?

The color is a result of combining Midori (a neon green melon liqueur made in Japan) with Blue Curaçao (a vivid blue orange liqueur from the Caribbean). When you shake these two together, they blend to form the teal-green color that gives the cocktail its signature look. The proportions matter — too much Blue Curaçao and the drink turns more teal or blue; too little and it goes yellow-green. The ratio in the recipe above (equal parts of each) is the sweet spot.

Can I make Liquid Marijuana without Midori?

Yes, though the flavor will change. Midori is the most important ingredient for both color and the sweet melon note. If you can't find it, some bartenders substitute a melon-flavored syrup (like Monin Honeydew) combined with a tiny amount of green food coloring, plus a splash of extra white rum to make up the alcohol volume. It's a workable substitute, but Midori is widely available at most liquor stores and worth buying.

How strong is the Liquid Marijuana cocktail?

The standard recipe has a total ABV of roughly 12–15%, which is similar to a glass of wine. However, the tropical sweetness effectively masks the alcohol — the drink does not taste as strong as it is. This is the most common underestimation people make with this cocktail. Count it as 1.5 standard drinks per serving and pace accordingly.

Can I make it as a pitcher for a party?

Absolutely — it scales up easily. Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings, combine in a large pitcher with plenty of ice, and stir gently. The color will be slightly less vivid than the shaken individual version because less agitation means less mixing of the liqueurs, but it will still be a distinctive green. Batch-make the sweet and sour mix the day before to save time.

What food pairs well with a Liquid Marijuana cocktail?

The coconut-pineapple flavor profile pairs naturally with anything tropical or spicy. Shrimp tacos, coconut shrimp, spicy ceviche, jerk chicken sliders, or a pineapple salsa work extremely well. The sweetness in the drink also pairs well with salty-savory snacks like plantain chips or teriyaki skewers. Avoid heavy, cream-based foods — the acidity in the cocktail will clash.

Liquid Marijuana Drink Recipe: The Original Cocktail

Name: Liquid Marijuana Cocktail (Original Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 oz coconut rum (Malibu or similar); ½ oz white rum (Bacardí or similar); ½ oz Midori melon liqueur; ½ oz Blue Curaçao liqueur; 2 oz pineapple juice (100% juice, not from concentrate); 1 oz sweet and sour mix (store-bought or homemade); Ice (crushed or cubed); Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry, to garnish

Liquid Marijuana Cocktail (Original Recipe)

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The original Liquid Marijuana cocktail — a sweet, tropical mixed drink with an iconic neon-green color made from coconut rum, Midori, Blue Curaçao, and pineapple juice. Zero cannabis. 100% fun. Ready in 5 minutes.

Author: Mabel Winslow
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Category: Cocktails
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 oz coconut rum (Malibu or similar)
½ oz white rum (Bacardí or similar)
½ oz Midori melon liqueur
½ oz Blue Curaçao liqueur
2 oz pineapple juice (100% juice, not from concentrate)
1 oz sweet and sour mix (store-bought or homemade)
Ice (crushed or cubed)
Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry, to garnish

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Instructions

Chill your glass. Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice and set aside.
Build in the shaker. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the coconut rum, white rum, Midori, and Blue Curaçao, then pour in the pineapple juice and sweet and sour mix.
Shake firmly for 10–15 seconds. The agitation blends the green and blue liqueurs into the signature neon teal-green color.
Pour over fresh ice. Discard the shaker ice and strain the cocktail into your prepared glass.
Garnish and serve immediately. Add a pineapple wedge to the rim and drop in a maraschino cherry. Serve with a paper straw.

Notes

Homemade sweet and sour mix: Combine ½ cup fresh lemon juice, ½ cup fresh lime juice, and ½ cup simple syrup. Refrigerate up to one week.

Color tip: Use equal parts Midori and Blue Curaçao for the perfect green. Too much Blue Curaçao shifts the drink teal; too little turns it yellow-green.

Frozen version: Blend the full recipe with 1–1.5 cups of ice until smooth for a slushy variation.

Party pitcher (10 servings): 10 oz coconut rum, 5 oz white rum, 5 oz Midori, 5 oz Blue Curaçao, 20 oz pineapple juice, 10 oz sweet and sour mix.

Alcohol note: This cocktail is approximately 12–15% ABV — similar to a glass of wine. The tropical sweetness masks the strength. Count as 1.5 standard drinks per serving. 🍹 For adults 21+ only. Please drink responsibly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 6 oz)
Calories: 245
Sugar: 22
Sodium: 10
Fat: 0
Saturated Fat: 0
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 0
Protein: 0
Cholesterol: 0

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