Tidal Wave

Name: Tidal Wave Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz Melon liqueur; 1 oz Pineapple Juice; 1 oz Orange Juice; 1/2 oz Coconut syrup; 1 1/2 oz Sour Mix; 1/2 oz Light Rum

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Tidal Wave is a tropical rum cocktail combining melon liqueur, citrus juices, and coconut syrup for a refreshing, fruity drink. It's balanced between sweet and tart, making it accessible for home bartenders.

🏷️Equipment: parfait glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide

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Instructions

1
Combine ingredients in blender with ice and blend until smooth.
2
Pour into parfait glass.
3
Garnish with a lime wheel and a cherry.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shake hard with fresh ice to properly chill and dilute; weak shaking leaves the drink too sweet.
Use fresh citrus juice if available instead of store-bought for brighter flavor and better balance.
Chill your glass before serving to keep the cocktail cold longer.
Taste and adjust: if too sweet, add 0.25 oz fresh lime juice; if too tart, reduce sour mix by 0.25 oz.

Substitutions

Sour Mix → fresh lemon juice + simple syrup (0.75 oz + 0.5 oz, brightens flavor)
Coconut Syrup → coconut cream diluted with water 1:1 (richer coconut flavor)
Light Rum → vodka (lighter spirit, less rum character but cleaner taste)
Pineapple Juice → passion fruit juice (more exotic tropical profile)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served fresh and chilled. Cannot be stored pre-mixed without significant quality loss.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoons · strainer

Common Questions

Can I make Tidal Wave without sour mix?

Yes. Replace sour mix with fresh lemon or lime juice (about 0.75 oz) plus 0.5 oz simple syrup for better flavor.

What type of melon liqueur works best?

Midori is the classic choice, but any green melon liqueur will work. Adjust sweetness by reducing coconut syrup if using a sweeter brand.

Should Tidal Wave be shaken or stirred?

Shake with ice for 10-12 seconds. This chills the drink, dilutes slightly for balance, and creates the right texture.

Can I batch this cocktail?

Yes. Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings, combine in a pitcher, chill, then serve over ice. Mix just before serving to avoid over-dilution.