Irish Trashcan Cocktail

This Irish Trashcan Cocktail is a bold, colorful mix of spirits that delivers an electrifying kick with every sip. Made with vodka, gin, light rum, peach schnapps, blue curacao, and triple sec, then topped with an energy drink for a vibrant finish, this cocktail creates a stunning cascading color effect that’s as visually impressive as it is delicious. It’s the perfect party drink for those who want something strong, fun, and unforgettable.

If you love bold, colorful cocktails, you’ll also enjoy our Cotton Candy Margarita for another vibrant party drink with visual appeal. For more energizing mixed drinks, try our Cranberry Mule or Pear Vanilla Gin Fizz—both deliver that same refreshing, crowd-pleasing experience with unique flavor profiles.

Irish Trashcan Cocktail

Recipe by Daily Disher

The Irish Trashcan Cocktail is a bold, colorful mix of spirits topped with an energy drink for a vibrant, electrifying kick.

Course: BeverageCuisine: CocktailDifficulty: Easy

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz vodka

• 1/2 oz gin

• 1/2 oz light rum

• 1/2 oz peach schnapps

• 1/2 oz blue curacao

• 1/2 oz triple sec

• 1 can energy drink

Directions

• Pour the vodka, gin, light rum, peach schnapps, blue curacao, and triple sec into a tall glass filled with ice.
• Gently stir the ingredients to ensure they are well mixed without sacrificing the chill from the ice cubes.
• Open the can of energy drink and quickly turn it upside down in the glass; it will slowly mix with the drink.
• Allow the energy drink to gradually seep into the cocktail, creating a cascading color effect.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 250kcal
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 2mg

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