Hpnotiq

Hpnotiq is a fruit liqueur made from vodka, cognac, and tropical fruit juices. It was created in 2001 by Raphael Yakoby who was inspired by a blue perfume he saw in Bloomingdale's. According to Adams Beverage Media, it is the fourth best selling imported liqueur in the United States.

Hpnotiq is pale blue in colour, fruity in taste, with a slight sour quality. With great versatility, it works extremely well as an addition to vodka and gin, can be used alone with fruit juice, or added to a glass of bubbly. The Hpnotiq web site (thanks to them for the picture below) has an extensive recipe collection which should be perused with caution as there are far to many delicious ideas.

I discovered this yummy liqueur a few years ago while dining at a restaurant with an impressive martini list. A waitress there gave me the mix and I've since adjusted the recipe to suit the taste of my friends and myself, mostly by adding more Hpnotiq.

The Hip Coconut (modified)

1 ounce coconut rum
.5 ounce blue curaçao
1 ounce Hpnotiq
1 ounce pineapple juice


Pour over ice into shaker;
shake until frost forms,
strain into martini glass
garnished with pineapple wedge
or orange peel twist.

Until next time,

Drink with Care, Friends