The Blue-Eyed Cicada Cocktail

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If you’re one of the “lucky” people who are in a state that’s getting bombarded by the Cicada Revolution, you are in for a treat! The warm weather brings more and more out, so it’s just beginning!

This is a historic year because two different broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously for the first time in more than 220 years!

Well, I say that calls for a celebration, and what’s a better way to celebrate than to give this occasion its own special cocktail?! The Blue-Eyed Cicada!

This cocktail is designed to honor the unique and rare blue-eyed cicadas. Blue Eyed Cicadas are one in a million, so this cocktail is sure to fit the bill because it’s that yummy!

They say you can get paid for a blue cicada, which is not true, so if you’re lucky enough to find one, you should celebrate and make yourself this incredible drink to honor that special bug!

Inspired by my son Michael and his friend Adam, who are surrounded by these little creatures all day during their landscaping work, I decided to create a cocktail that mirrors the cicadas’ unique colors. Let’s dive into the recipe!

The Inspiration Behind the Blue-Eyed Cicada

My son Michael does landscaping with his friend Adam, so they are surrounded by these little creatures all day. Adam came up with the idea for me to do a cocktail in their honor!

So, that’s how the idea of the Blue Cicada was born. I fashioned this cocktail after the colors of a Cicada. The brown from the espresso is like their shell, and the blueberries signify their blue eyes.

Don’t get alarmed by the name because there are no bugs in this cocktail, just a delicious combination of Tequila, Espresso, White Creme de Menthe, and a little Half & Half.

I rimmed the glass in a combo of cocoa, cinnamon, and sugar and also sprinkled it over the top because it pairs so nicely with the flavors of the drink!

Blue-Eyed Cicada Cocktail Ingredients

For the Cocktail:

• 1 1/2 Oz Silver Tequila
• 1 Oz Espresso (Homemade or buy cold brew)
• 1/2 Oz White Creme de Menthe
• 1 Oz Half & Half

For the Garnish:

• 1/2 Tsp Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Sugar
• 1 Pinch of Nutmeg (directly in the drink)
• 2 Blueberries (Skewered)
• 1 Extra Blueberry (to run around the rim)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Garnish:
   • Mix Cocoa, Cinnamon, and Sugar.
   • Run a sliced blueberry around the rim of a Martini Glass and dip it in the garnish mix.
2. Mix the Drink:
   • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
   • Add Tequila, Espresso, Half & Half, and White Creme de Menthe.
   • Shake well.
3. Assemble the Cocktail:
   • Strain the mixture into the prepared Martini glass.
   • Sprinkle a pinch of Nutmeg on top of the drink.
   • Take 1/4 Tsp of the remaining garnish mix and sprinkle it over the top of the drink.
   • Garnish with skewered blueberries.

Enjoy the Magic of the Cicadas

Cicadas are a nuisance but harmless. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so take yourself for a nice walk through a park district and listen to the beautiful songs of the cicadas.

Then go home and mix one or two of these incredibly delicious drinks and marvel at the magic of the cicadas. Happy drinking and searching for The Blue Eyed Cicada!