The Gulf Stream is a fizzy, tropical cocktail combining blue curaçao, champagne, rum, and brandy with fresh lemonade and lime juice. Its bright citrus profile and champagne base make it an elegant, refreshing choice for warm-weather entertaining.
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Combine ingredients in blender with ice and blend until smooth.
Pour into sugar-rimmed parfait glass.
Garnish with a whole strawberry.
Mix the spirits, curaçao, and lime juice ahead; add champagne and lemonade just before serving to preserve carbonation.
Use triple sec or Cointreau for orange notes, though the signature blue color will be lost.
Yes—chill the glass, use ice, and ensure champagne is well-chilled before mixing for best results.
Fresh is preferable for flavor depth, but high-quality bottled lemonade works in a pinch.
Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings; add champagne and lemonade last to maintain fizz.
