The Black Opal Drink cocktail is known for its dark, opalescent color and layered taste. It could be said that Black Opal is a darker and fruitier version of Long Island Iced Tea. This dark drink perfectly balances a variety of alcoholic beverages with a refreshing citrus and sweet taste.
What is a Black Opal Drink?
This is a cocktail that provides the dark color of opal with layers of tantalizing flavors. If you have ever tried Long Island iced tea, then you could say that Black Opal is a more fruity version.
The name is inspired by the name of the gemstone, “Black Opal”, the main ingredients in this drink are blackberry liqueur, and blue curacao, it tastes sweet and feels very fruity.
History of the Black Opal Drink Recipe
1. The Origin
Its origins are still difficult to know and understand. The name “Black Opal” is inspired by the name of the gemstone. This gemstone is known to sparkle in various colors, even black which is the basic color of the drink.
The combination of dark red blackberry liqueur and blue Curacao provides a fruity sweet taste and can liven up the black opal color that many people find this drink attractive.
2. Popularity
Among cocktail fans, Black Opal has become a very popular drink, adding to its complex taste and diverse and beautiful appearance. The perfect balance between fruit flavors and alcohol is the highlight of this drink, added with a refreshing orange flavor. Choosing the Black Opal cocktail is an interesting thing and provides a memorable cocktail experience.
What is it best to Serve with?
Black Opal Drink can be served with various dishes and is versatile. You can serve it with spicy appetizers and even with rich desserts. There are fruit and citrus aromas that soothe your taste buds and are dark so they taste very delicious.
Try pairing it with delicious shrimp tacos or with a plate of aromatic barbecue.
What Does Black Opal Drink Taste Like?
It is taste provides a symphony of flavors such as lime to lemon. Moreover, the sweet taste of fruit adds extraordinary freshness.
The presence of blackberries mixed with blue curacao gives a soft final result, this even gives you a pleasant impression, making you want to come back to enjoy it a second time.
Alternative Cocktail Suggestions
If after tasting the Black Opal Drink you find that you like the taste, then you should try another amazing drink recipe, the purple rain cocktail. It is also a drink that combines alcohol blackberry liqueur, and blue curacao.
This will create a refreshing fruit drink and a great fruit-flavored cocktail drinking experience.
Black Opal Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 ml vodka
- 15 ml rum
- 15 ml gin
- 15 ml Triple Sec
- 30 ml sour mix
- 15 ml Blue Curacao
- 15 ml blackberry liqueur (Chambord)
- 30 ml lemon-lime soda
- crushed ice or Ice cubes
Equipment required
- Old fashioned glass
- Bar spoons
- Jigger
Step by Step Instructions
- Fill an old 3/4 full of fashioned glass with ice cubes or shaved ice.
- Use a measuring cup or jigger to add the vodka, rum, gin, triple sec, blackberry liqueur, blue curacao, and sour mix to the glass with the ice added.
- Stir gently with a spoon so that the ingredients are mixed evenly. Top the drink with lemon-lime soda for a refreshing result.
- Serve and enjoy immediately.
FAQs
What is the difference between a Black Opal Drink Vs Long Island Iced Tea?
It is dark in color and has a more fruity feel. The main difference lies in the addition of blackberry liqueur and blue curacao. This drink will provide a unique color with a fruit profile like of the Black Opal drink.
Can you make a non-alcoholic version of it?
Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic version, and replace the alcoholic drink with non-alcoholic. You can use non-alcoholic blackberry syrup instead of blackberry liqueur.
Recommendation:
Can you make a Frozen Black Opal Drink?
Yes, you can make a frozen version of the Black drink by mixing the ingredients and ice in a blender. The addition of ice cream creates the perfect, juicy texture and is very suitable to be enjoyed in hot weather or when you are by the swimming pool.
Ingredients
- 15 ml vodka
- 15 ml rum
- 15 ml gin
- 15 ml Triple Sec
- 30 ml sour mix
- 15 ml Blue Curacao
- 15 ml blackberry liqueur (Chambord)
- 30 ml lemon-lime soda
- crushed ice or Ice cubes
Equipment Required
- Old fashioned glass
- Bar spoons
- Jigger
Instructions
- Fill an old 3/4 full of fashioned glass with ice cubes or shaved ice.
- Use a measuring cup or jigger to add the vodka, rum, gin, triple sec, blackberry liqueur, blue curacao and sour mix to the glass with the ice added.
- Stir gently with a spoon so that the ingredients are mixed evenly. Top the drink with lemon lime soda for a refreshing result.
- Serve and enjoy immediately.
