This name became popular after Jimi Hendrix wrote a song with this title in 1967. Many believed that it was a song about drugs, and since, many different drugs, drug related paraphernalia, and drug-inspired songs and movies have been named after Purple Haze as well. However, Hendrix said in an interview that the song had nothing to do with drugs, but instead was based on a dream where he was walking around underwater, and was surrounded by a “purple haze,” which engulfed him and led to him being lost.

Let’s just hope the same doesn’t happen to your guests after they drink this cocktail.

Purple Haze - Recipe:

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz chambord
• Balance cranberry juice

Mix vodka and chambord in a cocktail shaker and strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Balance (fill the remainder with) cranberry juice, and garnish with a cherry.