Name: Swedish Fish Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min

What is The Swedish Fish Cocktail?

The Swedish Fish Cocktail is a relatively new member of the cocktail family. Its first idea was inspired from the popular fish candies in Sweden, which are red colored. This cocktail has a sweet, fruity flavor with a subtle touch of tartness. So if you like those candies or you are into fruity cocktails, this one here is for you!

Ingredients :

1 cup red Swedish fish (mini size or full)
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup cherry juice
1/4 cup Loganberry Liqueur (or raspberry liqueur)

Instructions :

Add the vodka and the Swedish Fish in an airtight container a night before making the cocktail.
Keep shaking the container once in a while to agitate the fish.
The morning after you must have a pink colored vodka. The fish don’t really dissolve, so you will have to strain out the vodka and throw away the fish, or simply eat them if you want!
Use cubed ice or any shape you want to fill the glasses above the rim.
Verse all the other ingredients to the glass and blend gently.
Top with Swedish Fish if you desire.

Pro Tips :

Shake the cocktail well to make sure that all the ingredients are mixed well.
You can serve your cocktail with a few Swedish Fish candies, for a fun twist.

Perfect pairings :

Appetizers :

Cheese platters: You can use a variety of mild cheese, whatever you prefer to complement the sweet and fruity flavors of your cocktail without overpowering it.
Seafood: Like shrimps, grilled calamari or any other light seafood you like, it is giving the perfect combo with the sweetness of grenadine and the acidity of the cranberry.

Desserts :

Fruit tarts: The fruity flavors of the Swedish Fish Cocktail will pair perfectly with the balance of tartness and sweetness in fruit tarts.
Vanilla or berry-flavored desserts: The cocktail’s sweet profile will match the simple desserts.

What can you change in Swedish Fish Cocktail?

You have the ability to replace the raspberry liqueur with any other fruity liqueur you prefer.
If the sweet and sour mix isn’t available, you can easily make it by yourself, by mixing equal parts lemon juice and a simple syrup.

Can I have The Swedish Fish Cocktail if I am on a strict diet?

This cocktail contains about 210 calories and 22 grams of carbohydrates per serving, which makes it less ideal for those on a strict diet or those on weight loss diets. However, it can still be enjoyed occasionally as a part of balanced lifestyle.