Venom (cocktail)
| Type | Cocktail |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | |
| Base spirit | Vodka, Rum |
| Standard drinkware | Pint glass |
A Venom is a cocktail made with Orange juice, WKD Blue, Southern Comfort, and vodka, and is typically served in a pint glass with ice. The drink is typically associated with Scotland and its nightlife scene.
History
The drink was, supposedly, first created in 2008, by Glaswegian DJ and cocktail expert, Ross McGregor.[1]
In 2018, controversial English energy drink company, Dragon Soop, announced that they were releasing a Venom flavour of their alcoholic energy drink.[2]
Preparation
The drink is typically prepared in a pint glass, mixing one part vodka, one part Southern Comfort, a bottle of WKD Blue, and Orange Juice, mixed together until the drink is a luminous green.[3] Ice is optional.
The drink can be served in any vessel, but most bars in Scotland will either serve it in pints or in a pitcher.
Variations
While the original variant is more widely popular, a Pink Gin variant is also popular; using 25ml of Gordon's Pink Gin, 25ml of Smirnoff, a 275ml of Strawberry WKD and topped off with lemonade.
References
- ^ "History of the Venom: Glasgow's green cocktail origins, variations, and recipes". GlasgowWorld. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Dragon Soop launch own version of Venom cocktail - and Scots are LOVING it". The Scottish Sun. 2018-10-19. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Scotland's Famous Venom Drink [Tips & Recipes]". 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2025-07-20.