We may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Zolezzi Cocktail Recipe

The Zolezzi Cocktail has a bit of a story. It was invented by an unknown bartender at Cane’s Cantina in San Diego for a couple by the last name of Zolezzi.

Pinterest Hidden Image

The Zolezzi Cocktail has a bit of a story. It was invented by an unknown bartender at Cane’s Cantina in San Diego for a couple by the last name of Zolezzi. The couple tweaked the drink for four months until it reached what they considered perfection.

Bright green Zolezzi Cocktail with cherryPin

This drink features six ounces of liquor ingredients and about as many ounces of mixers. Three of those ounces are vodka and rum, and the other three are liqueurs.

This is a very potent drink that’s designed to be sipped and enjoyed.

Bright green Zolezzi Cocktail with cherry served on placematPin

When describing the flavor of this drink, the first thing that comes to mind is “fruity.” But it’s hard to pick out any single fruit – they all meld into something that’s partly sweet and partly sour.

And then the vanilla comes through subtly, rounding out all the other flavors and making it even more intriguing. The end result is delicious, even if you’re not wild about all of the ingredients by themselves.

Overhead view of Zolezzi Cocktail with cherry on table topPin

Recipe

  • 1 shot Midori
  • 1 shot Blue Curacao
  • 1 shot Absolut vanilla vodka
  • 1 shot Bacardi white rum
  • pineapple juice
  • Sprite
  • Orange twist

Fill a hurricane glass halfway with ice. Add the shots: blue curacao, then Midori, then the vodka and rum. Add equal amounts of pineapple and Sprite to the top. Garnish with a cherry and an orange twist, and be sure to actually twist the orange over it to release some aromatic oil.

More Like This

  • Honolulu Lulu cocktail with pineapple wedge

    Honolulu Lulu Drink Recipe

  • Rum Tea Toddy drink with cinnamon sticks

    Rum Tea Toddy Cocktail

  • Tropical drink with pineapple wedge

    26 Favorite Tropical Drink Recipes for Your Next Tiki Party

  • Pearl Diver cocktail garnished with an edible orchid

    Pearl Diver Cocktail Recipe

  • Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail with lime wheel

    Hemingway Special Drink Recipe

  • Jade cocktail in champagne flute

    Jade Cocktail Recipe (Two Variations)

  • Planter's Punch rum cocktail on table

    Planter’s Punch Cocktail Recipe

  • Rainbow Paradise cocktail on table in front of beach background

    The Stunning Rainbow Paradise Rum Cocktail Recipe

  • Beachcomber drink with cherry

    Beachcomber Cocktail for Summer Sipping

  • El Cerro drink with pineapple wedge garnish

    El Cerro Cocktail Recipe

  • Rum Sidecar in cocktail glass

    Rum Sidecar Cocktail Recipe

  • Caipirinha drink with lime

    Caipirinha, National Cocktail of Brazil

Filed in:

Glassware:

Last Updated:

November 13, 2024

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *