A Monaco Blue Crush contains 60 grams of sugar per serving.

A Monaco Blue Crush is a vibrant, tropical cocktail featuring blue curaçao, rum, and fruit juices. This visually striking drink delivers a bold citrus flavor but comes with a significant sugar content-60 grams per serving. That's equivalent to about 15 teaspoons of sugar, exceeding the daily recommended limit for added sugars in just one glass.

Breakdown of sugar sources in a Monaco Blue Crush

  • Blue curaçao: ~15g sugar from sweetened orange liqueur
  • Fruit juices (pineapple/orange): ~25-30g natural and added sugars
  • Simple syrup or soda: ~15-20g added sugar

Comparison to other popular cocktails

Cocktail Sugar Content Calories
Monaco Blue Crush 60g 350
Mojito 25g 160
Margarita 10-15g 200

Tips to reduce sugar in your Blue Crush

  1. Use fresh-squeezed citrus instead of sweetened juice
  2. Replace simple syrup with stevia or monk fruit sweetener
  3. Choose a sugar-free blue curaçao alternative