June Bug
A sweet and fruity party cocktail that layers banana, coconut, melon, and curacao over pineapple juice. Bright green with tropical flavors, it is a crowd-pleasing summer staple at beach bars across America.
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz Blue curacao
- 0.5 oz Banana liqueur
- 0.5 oz Coconut rum
- 0.5 oz Midori melon liqueur
- 3 oz Pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- pineapple wedge (garnish) garnish
- maraschino cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with tropical appetizers like coconut shrimp, pineapple fried rice, or fresh ceviche to echo the drink's fruity, vibrant profile. The sweetness complements light Asian or Caribbean small plates perfectly.
Instructions
Combine blue curacao, banana liqueur, coconut rum, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Strain into a hurricane glass filled with fresh crushed ice
Stir briefly to chill further
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick
Tips
The blue curacao and green Midori combine to create a vibrant green color — the exact shade depends on your brand of curacao Fresh lime juice is critical to balance the sweetness of the four liqueurs and keep the drink from becoming syrupy This is an excellent batch cocktail — multiply the recipe by eight, mix in a pitcher, and let guests pour over ice at a party