Sex with an Alligator Drink

The name sounds dangerous, but this cocktail’s unique taste and eye-catching look is a definite conversation starter.

I had never heard of this particular cocktail until recently. In fact, when I first heard the phrase I didn’t know it was a drink. My mind immediately conjured up images of James Bond jumping across the backs of a handful of hungry crocodiles in order to escape from being eaten alive in Live and Let Die. I know that crocodiles aren’t alligators, but still. The near mention of copulating with either one would make me skip across their backs to get away.

But the good news is that this is only a clever and cheeky name for a cocktail, and not a request to do something incredibly dangerous and more than likely illegal.

So what is this drink exactly? And why the smirk-inducing name?

Sex With an Alligator is comprised of melon liqueur, coconut rum, raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice and Jägermeister. And the way it’s prepared is partly where the name comes from, it seems. It’s in a few parts, so pay attention 007.

You’ll take the rum, pineapple juice and melon liqueur and shake them over ice, then pour in a chilled cocktail glass. Add the raspberry liqueur and let it sink to the bottom. The Jägermeister is then poured over the back of a spoon so that it floats near the top. If you do this right, your drink will resemble the color of an alligator.

It seems like a lot to do for just one drink, but have no fear, it’s not that complicated. And once you master the art of mixing this particular beverage, you can tell all your friends that you’ve had Sex With An Alligator.

What is Jägermeister?

A German liqueur whose name means “Master Hunter”, Jägermeister was originally drunk by the blue-collar working class of its origin country. A digestif, this spirit was often imbibed after a meal. But in the 1980s, an American liquor importer named Sidney Frank began to promote the drink to the youth and college market, turning it into a favorite party favor among the twenty-somethings of the United States. Made with fifty-six herbs and spices, the specifics of the recipe remain a closely guarded secret, which enables the brand to be the exclusive and sole manufacturer.

What is the Best Alcohol to Use in a Sex with an Alligator Drink?

When making this interesting-looking, and tasting cocktail, you’ll need a melon liqueur, coconut rum and a raspberry liqueur. There are a number of really good and cost-effective brands that you can try, such as Midori, Bacardi and Chambord, respectively. There are of course plenty of options, but these are some of the most well-known makers of these spirits.

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Sex with an Alligator Drink Variations

It’s not just the name that’ll raise a few eyebrows, but the taste of a Sex with an Alligator is also just as unique. If having one or two of these has piqued your interest in other mixed drinks of this style, or even slightly different versions of the one we looked at tonight, we’ve got a few suggestions for you. Check some of these cocktails out below and whip up a few for your friends this weekend.

• Sexy Alligator – Take your melon liqueur and pineapple juice, then mix with an amaretto and herbal-infused spirit such as Meesterbitter or Becherovka for a different take on tonight’s drink.
• Alligator Bite – Need something with a stronger chomp? This cocktail uses overproof rum, along with sour mix, melon, raspberry and herbal liqueurs for a wicked kick.
• B-52 Shot – Another layered concoction. This one looks good, is lit on fire when served and tastes delicious.
• Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster – If you already know that 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything, then you’re ready for this offbeat cocktail comprising of gin, tequila, rum, vodka, crème de menthe and Galliano.