• Vodka
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Any quality vodka works
• Rum
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  White rum is traditional
• Gin
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  London Dry or your favorite brand
• Tequila
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Silver/blanco tequila recommended
• Blue Curaçao
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Provides color and orange flavor
• Sweet & Sour Mix
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Homemade or store-bought
• Lemon-lime soda
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Sprite or 7UP, for topping
• Ice
  1 cup

  For shaking and serving

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Bar spoon
• Highball glass
• Ice scoop

1. 1

   Fill a highball glass with ice to chill.

2. 2

   In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, rum, gin, tequila, blue curaçao, and sweet & sour mix.

3. 3

   Add a scoop of ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass over fresh ice.

5. 5

   Top with lemon-lime soda.

6. 6

   Stir gently to combine.

7. 7

   Garnish with a lemon wedge and/or cherry. Serve immediately.

• It’s visually striking thanks to its electric blue color.
• Packed with five different spirits—perfect for a boozy night out.
• Tastes surprisingly smooth and citrusy.
• A fun, cheeky name that always gets attention.
• Great for parties and celebrations.

The Adios Motherf*cker emerged in the late 20th century as a playful riff on the classic Long Island Iced Tea. Its name comes from its potent combination of five spirits and its reputation for being the drink you order when you’re ready to say “goodbye” to a quiet night. The blue color comes from blue curaçao, which gives it that eye-catching look you can't miss across a crowded bar. While its exact origins are fuzzy, it’s been a staple in college bars and nightclubs across the U.S. since at least the 1980s.