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
- 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.
- Top with Energy: Open the energy drink can and quickly place it upside down into the glass so it slowly pours in.
- 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