Created in Regina, Saskatchewan,
Canada in January 2026, the Purple-Headed Warrior began growing viral but started as a joke. The name references the erect penis euphemism "purple-headed warrior" that was used, and popularized, in the movie The Naked Gun. The cocktail is a variation of Purple
Rain, using gin instead of vodka or
white rum (Jamaican Purple
Rain). The other difference between the cocktails is Purple
Rain is topped with lemonade or a lemon line soda whereas Purple-Headed Warrior uses tonic
water to
cut the sweetness.
Purple-Headed Warrior Recipe:
2 ounces gin
1 ounce blue curacao
1 ounce cranberry juice
1 ounce pineapple juice
1 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Top with tonic
water (lemonade or a lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7up can be substituted)
Garnish: Lime wheel
Preparation Method:
1. Fill a highball glass or cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Combine the gin, blue curaçao, juice, and grenadine.
3. Shake or stir vigorously for about 15–20 seconds until well-chilled.
4. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with your sparkling mixer
