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Tropical Trash Can

Tropical Trash Can Cocktail: 5 Reasons You Need to Try It!


  • Author: recipeinspire
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 giant cocktail 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The Tropical Trash Can is a legendary party cocktail that combines a rainbow of liquors with an upside-down energy drink can for the ultimate boost. Sweet, strong, and vibrant, this drink is all about fun and flavor overload.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz rum
  • 1/2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz blue curaçao
  • 1/2 oz peach schnapps
  • 1 oz sour mix
  • Ice
  • 1 can (8–12 oz) tropical-flavored energy drink (e.g., Red Bull Tropical), unopened
  • Lime wedge or cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Build the Base: Fill a large glass (or fishbowl-style glass) with ice. Add vodka, rum, gin, tequila, blue curaçao, peach schnapps, and sour mix.
  2. Top with Energy: Open the energy drink can and quickly place it upside down into the glass so it slowly pours in.
  3. Garnish: Add a lime wedge or cherry if desired. Serve with a straw and enjoy responsibly!

Notes

Use caution — this drink is strong and energizing. For a less intense version, skip the tequila or replace with orange juice. Great for group sharing or as a bold bar feature drink.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Assembled
  • Cuisine: Party Style

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drink
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: tropical trash can, trash can cocktail, energy drink cocktail, blue curacao drink, party cocktail