By Fannard Watterson
My version of Nuka-cola quantum
The Nuka Cola Quantum Mocktail is like sipping straight from a barrel of strontium-130, capturing the glowing, radioactive allure of the in-game Nuka Cola Quantum. With its electric blue hue and bold, energizing flavor, it’s a true reflection of the wasteland’s most iconic drink. The blue curaçao syrup brings the signature glow, while the Nuka Cola syrup—boosted with pomegranate juice—delivers a tangy sweetness that mirrors the in-game experience. A touch of vanilla extract smooths it out, while the blend of cream soda and ice gives it that refreshing fizz. Finished with silver luster dust, this mocktail glows like the radioactive Quantum you’d find in Fallout, offering an intense burst of flavor and energy—minus the actual radiation!
Updated at: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:02:53 GMT
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Ingredients
2 servings
1 ozBlue Curaçao syrup
1 ozNuka Cola syrup
or cola syrup of choice
2 Tbsppomegranate juice
½ tspvanilla extract
½ cupcream soda
1 ½ cupsice
1 dropwhite food coloring
1 Tbspsimple syrup
optional, for added sweetness
Silver luster dust
optional, for shimmer
0.25 bottleBerry-flavored Five Hour Energy
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the Nuka Cola syrup mix:
In a small cup or shaker, combine 1 oz of Nuka Cola syrup, 2 tbsp of pomegranate juice, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/4 bottle of Berry-flavored Five Hour Energy. Stir or shake well to mix the flavors. Set aside.
Step 2
Blended ice mix:
Blend 1 1/2 cups of ice until crushed. Add 1/2 cup of cream soda to the blender with the ice and blend again until you reach a slushy consistency.
Step 3
Shimmering white base:
Pour the blended ice into a cocktail shaker, add 1 drop of white food coloring, and a small pinch of silver luster dust. Shake or stir lightly until the ice is evenly colored and shimmery.
Step 4
Assemble the drink:
In your serving glass, pour the blue curaçao syrup first, letting it settle at the bottom. Next, carefully pour the Nuka Cola syrup mix (with the Five Hour Energy) over the blue layer to create a color gradient.
Step 5
Top with the shimmering ice:
Gently spoon or pour the white, shimmery blended ice on top of the liquid layers. For added sweetness, drizzle some simple syrup over the ice before serving.
Step 6
Final shimmer:
Dust a little more silver luster on top for a cosmic, glowing look. Optional Garnish: Add a twist of lemon peel or a few pomegranate seeds for added visual appeal and a hint of citrus.
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