20 Bright Pink Cocktails That Embrace The Barbiecore Trend

Barbiecore is a trend that has taken the world by storm in recent months, as bright pink in the style of Barbie is more popular than ever.

But that bright fuchsia hue doesn’t have to be limited to what we wear. It can be incorporated into our home with fun additions like these bold pink martini glasses (happy hour will never be the same again). But this fun look can also be reflected in our nights out with these cocktails that are sure to be Barbie-approved!

Angry Tangerine

Available at Yoon Haeundae Galbi in New York City, this is a boozy yet refreshing sipper that balances the smoky flavors of the mezcal with the citrus notes of fresh tangerine and Campari to create a well-balanced cocktail. “This is one of our new summer cocktails, made with fresh tangerine that offers big citrus flavors. It’s sweet, yet smoky from the mezcal, and delicious!” said Bobby Yoon, owner of Yoon Haeundae Galbi.

Forgetmenot

This fruity, yet hearty, drink at Ponyboy in Brooklyn, New York, is made with watermelon that gives it its signature pink tinge. The mezcal makes it slightly smoky, with a sweet finish from the watermelon juice. “The signature drink of Ponyboy! We rim the glass with matcha and sea salt to channel the image of an actual watermelon. Between the honey ginger syrup, Ilegal mezcal and jalapeño tincture, it’s an absolute delight,” said James Dorje, owner of Ponyboy.

Dance Police

Available at: Midnight Rambler at The Joule Hotel in Dallas, this cocktail is a refreshing summer highball for the fruity but ‘not too sweet’ crowd, with an Electricdust watermelon Dum Dum as a mouth numbing garnish. “Midnight Rambler’s Dance Police cocktail checks all of the boxes for celebrating Tequila Day. It’s agave-forward, fresh, balanced, and delicious. It uses flavors similar to other agave cocktails but in a unique way. The cocktail is topped off with an Electricdust covered dum dum, which is a flavor and sensation enhancing powder that, once consumed, transforms the drink into a new experience. You can batch the cocktail for a big group or make it for yourself on a warm evening while sitting by the pool or on the porch,” said Gabe Sanchez, general manager for Midnight Rambler at The Joule, Dallas.

The Boulevard

At The Ellington on Broadway in New York City, The Boulevard is made from Absolut Vodka, Italicus, Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit, and orange slices. “Refreshing, delicious drink that is also dynamically colorful, yet also delicate while packing a subtle punch,” said Glenda Sansone, owner of Ellington on Broadway.

Schrute Sour

At Prohibition in Charleston, the Schrute Sour is, of course, a nod to Dwight Schrute from The Office; it’s made with beet vodka, lemon juice, a rosemary simple syrup (for aromatics and a subtle vegetal taste), and an egg white. It’s finished with blue curacao paint for a bright blue pop. Co-owner and bar manager Jim McCourt explains, “Named after Dwight from The Office and his obsession with beets. We infuse vodka with red beets, add lemon juice for brightness then balance it out with a rosemary syrup. We then shake it up with egg whites to give it a rich mouth feel.”

Reverberita

At Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge in Dallas, this cocktail is made with Espolon Reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, prickly pear syrup, lime, and black salt. “An elevated twist on the classic margarita, the Reverberita gets its fluorescent hue from prickly pear syrup which perfectly complements the cocktails classic ingredients. Rimmed with black salt and a jewel-like wedge of dehydrated dragon fruit this is a show stopping sip,” said Robert Brown, Ellie’s general manager.

French Slipper

At Mister French in New York City, this cocktail is made with Bombay Bramble gin, Ume Plum liqueur, Aperol, Oleo, egg whites, lemon, and bubbly rosé. “This bubbly, berry cocktail gives a pink twist on the classic French 75. The drink is served as a sour with a delicate frothy foam in a tall Collins glass, and of course topped with pink sparkling rosé,” said Nick Semkiw and Elvis Rosario, Managing Partners.

Betabel Betty

At Mister Mao in New Orleans, this cocktail is made with Cachaca, red beet puree, fresh lime served on the rocks and garnished with serrano pepper. William “Wildcat” Greenwell, vo-owner of Mister Mao: “Whether you’re a Barbie fan, a Cachaca fan or just like fun pink drinks, our Betabel Betty fits the bill. Fresh red beet puree gives the cocktail a bright hot pink hue and the serrano adds a nice kick.”

Paloma Vida

At CUT Bar & Lounge at Rosewood Washington, this is a refreshing, spicy, colorful aperitif that playfully engages every part of the palette and senses. “We make this cocktail with habanero-infused tequila, citrus, a house-made hibiscus syrup (which provides a delightful pink color), and a lightly effervescent grapefruit soda, garnished with a touch of Sal de Gusano on the rim – perfect for those looking for a delicious and refreshing drink with a Barbiecore twist,” says Luke Lin, Assistant Restaurant and Bar Director at CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

T&T

At The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club in Nashville, traditional southern flavors take the front seat with house pickled sweet & spicy watermelon rinds. Head bartender Laura Unterberg uses the rest of the fruit to make a delicate watermelon & lemongrass tonic water so refreshing even Barbie would approve. “Any drink that comes with a snack is a win for me! I’m definitely guilty of “taste testing” a few of the pickled watermelon rinds,” said head bartender, Laura Unterberg.

C’mon Barbie, Let’s Go Party

At Banners Kitchen & Tap – Boston, this is a shareable cocktail presented in a pink Barbie car. Barbie’s passengers are made with Aperol Spritz, watermelon syrup, Prosecco, and club soda or Tito’s vodka, orange sour mix, Prosecco, and club soda.

Nebula

At Baker & Able Rooftop Bar at 106 Jefferson Hotel in Huntsville, Alabama, it may be a Barbie world, but Baker & Able’s new Nebula cocktail is positively intergalactic. The gin-forward pink drink is refreshing with berry shrub, chartreuse, lemon juice and cherry liqueur and juice and mimics interstellar clouds with its shimmering swirls. “You will feel like you’re one step closer to the stars as you enjoy the Nebula cocktail at our rooftop bar. It’s the perfect flirty and fruity drink for space aficionados and Barbie-lovers alike!” said Jillian Cooper, director of food and beverage at 106 Jefferson.

Coco Beach Club

In San Diego, Side Bar’s Coco Beach Club cocktail is a tropical vacation in a glass. Crafted with tequila, a house made blood orange cordial, coconut cream, a little agave and fresh lime, the drink is finished with a black Himalayan sea salt rim and topped with a dehydrated blood orange. “Side Bar’s Coco Beach Club Cocktail gets its beautiful pink hue from our house made blood orange cordial and coconut cream, so your drink can be as dolled up as you. Served to you by your very own Side Barbie, this drink will make all of your Barbie dreams come true. Hop in your pink Cadillac and call Ken, because you’re going to be dancing on a Side Bar table in no time,” said Frankie Sciuto, owner of Side Bar.

Flamingo Frosé

At Loreley Restaurant & Beer Garden in New York City, the signature Loreley Frosé is made with rosé, vodka, fresh pureed strawberries, and a little simple syrup. The frosé is served in a wine glass and garnished with a fresh strawberry and mint. This summer Loreley introduced Flamingo Frosé, a large size of frosé in a mason jar served in an inflatable flamingo that guests get to keep. Doug Jacobson Owner of Loreley Restaurant & Beer Garden says: “The Frose is one of our most popular cocktails and we take pride in it. It’s made with fresh strawberry purée, rosé, vodka, and simple syrup – the fresh strawberries make it better than any Frose I ever tasted – and I try Frose every place I go. We use a whole case of fresh strawberries in every batch of our Frose!”

Strawberry Daiquiri

At The Electric Jane in Nashville, this elegant twist on a classic is made with strawberry, elderflower, lime and orange blossom. “A daiquiri is the perfect summertime drink! We try to keep our cocktails to four touches or less in order to put a premium on flavor profiles. The focus is on simplicity and elegance,” said Rick Rhoades, head bartender at The Electric Jane.

Watermelon Mint Refresher

At Deviation Distilling in Denver, the Watermelon Mint Refresher features one whole cup of fresh watermelon per drink – in addition to muddled mint leaves, simple syrup, lemon juice, and Deviation Distilling’s Citrus Rosé gin, topped with soda water. “If Barbie needed a summer cocktail to sip poolside with Ken, she’d pick the Watermelon Mint Refresher made with our Citrus Rosé Gin. It’s girly, light, fun and, like Barbie, eye-catching!” said Deviation Distilling Co-Owner Cindi Wiley.

CH’I Bubble Yum

The CH’I Bubble Yum at CH’I Brickell in Miami mixes gin, bubble gum syrup, and fresh lemon to create a sweet, bright pink drink. No drink says ‘Come on Barbie, let’s go party’ like the Bubble Yum cocktail does. “The CH’I Bubble Yum is a hot pink candy-like gin cocktail perfect for anyone who’s embracing the Barbiecore trend right now. Bubble gum syrup adds bright, fun and unique coloring, giving the drink its Barbie-esque pink hue and classic bubble gum flavor, which compliments the gin’s herbal notes. Fresh lemon juice rounds it out to create a sweet, refreshing drink,” siad Emi Guerra, co-founder, Breakwater Hospitality Group.

Kool and the Gang

At The Fed, which is located at The Langham, Boston, this is a fruity, balanced, fun and refreshing cocktail made with Bully Boy Langham Boston Gin, raspberry, ginger, lime, aquafaba, and tonic. This cocktail is meant for celebrations! “The base spirit of this is our own proprietary gin called Celebration that was curated with a local distiller. Our gin contains notes of ginger and kaffir lime that pair perfectly with raspberry, and tonic. In the interest of making our cocktail vegan friendly we chose to use aquafaba instead of egg white to add a beautiful fluffy foam. Staying on track with our celebration theme, we called this libation Kool and the Gang, after the 60s funk band that made the song ‘Celebration,’ said Paige McGroarty, Manager at The Fed.

Prickly Pear Frosé

Charleston, South Carolina’s famous frosé shop The Co-Op has a super pink Prickly Pear Frosé drink. “Prickly Pear Frosé has become a fan favorite and our most popular order. The bright fuchsia hue stands out from all other frosé flavors making it a popular Instagram photo. Our Prickly Pear simple syrup has a bold fruitiness which blends perfectly with our dry Rosé making it a refreshing frozen drink!” says The Co-Op Owner Jess Patterson.