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Food & Drinks Cocktail Drink SmoothieIf you’re looking for a refreshing and fruity cocktail that perfectly embodies the island vibes of Curacao, look no further than the Twilight Sparkle. Created by Jesse and his daughter Leoni, this signature cocktail is a blend of frozen strawberries, blueberries, Blue Curaçao, rum, and whipped cream that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every sip.
The idea for the Twilight Sparkle started when Leoni expressed an interest in making smoothies in a blender. Jesse saw this as an opportunity to indulge in one of his favorite drinks, a pina colada. As they were brainstorming ideas for a unique cocktail, they decided that it had to include fruit. At first, Leoni suggested watermelon, but Jesse thought it could be interesting with vodka. However, they both agreed that it wasn’t quite unique enough. Then, Leoni suggested strawberries, but Jesse wanted to make it stand out with its color. That’s when he came up with the idea of adding blueberries to give the cocktail a fabulous purple color. And what else but Blue Curaçao to make the color pop even more.
Rum is one of Jesse’s favorite drinks. It makes him feel like a true Pirate of the Caribbean. So, he decided to add rum into the mix to give the cocktail a crazy twist. They went to the supermarket to fetch ingredients and took Naomi with them. On the way back to the villa, Naomi exclaimed “Twilight Sparkle!” as a potential name for the cocktail, and they all immediately agreed that it was perfect.
Back at the villa, they started experimenting with the recipe until they perfected it a few days later. The final recipe for a batch of Twilight Sparkle includes 225 grams of frozen strawberries, 500 milliliters of frozen blueberries, 300 milliliters of water, Blue Curaçao and rum to taste, and whipped cream.
To make the cocktail, simply blend the frozen strawberries and blueberries with water until it becomes slushy, then add Blue Curaçao and rum to taste. Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass and leave a little room at the top for the whipped cream. If you have edible glitter, sprinkle some on top of the whipped cream for a little extra sparkle. Don’t forget a straw and add an umbrella to give it a tropical vibe.
The Twilight Sparkle isn’t just any cocktail – it’s a signature cocktail that was designed specifically for Villa Leoni guests. It perfectly captures the essence of the island and the creativity of the people who made it. So, whether you’re lounging by the pool or soaking up the hot Caribbean sun, be sure to give the Twilight Sparkle a try. It’s a delicious and refreshing way to cool off in the Caribbean sun, and it’s sure to become one of your favorite vacation drinks!
