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Blended · 1 serving

Dead Parrot Colada

A vivid blue frozen gin-and-aquavit colada with blue curacao, maraschino, lemon, coconut water, and rich syrup.

Short answer

Dead Parrot Colada is a blended cocktail made with gin, aquavit, blue curacao, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, coconut water, and rich simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodBlended
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dead Parrot Colada ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Dead Parrot Colada ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Aquavit15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Blue curacao15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Coconut Water45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Rich Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts

Garnish: Exactly one tiny whimsical generic stuffed blue-green parrot toy clipped securely at the rim

Method

How to make Dead Parrot Colada

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Collins glass and prepare exactly one tiny generic stuffed blue-green parrot toy with a clean rim clip.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, aquavit, blue curacao, maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, coconut water, and rich simple syrup into a blender cup.

  3. 03

    Add only enough clean crushed ice to create a smooth, pourable frozen texture without an oversized mound.

  4. 04

    Blend briefly on low until the drink is evenly blue and integrated while small ice crystals remain visible.

  5. 05

    Pour into the chilled Collins glass, level the frozen surface neatly, and keep the rim clear of spills.

  6. 06

    Clip the single tiny stuffed parrot toy securely at the rim and serve without a straw or any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Dead Parrot Colada taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Dead Parrot Colada questions

What is in a Dead Parrot Colada?

Kokto’s build uses gin, aquavit, blue curacao, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, coconut water, and rich simple syrup.

How long does a Dead Parrot Colada take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Dead Parrot Colada prepared?

It uses a blended method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Dead Parrot Colada alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B147https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3376/dead-parrot-colada · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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