How to make the ’61 Imperial – 61 Imperial is a tropical cocktail created by Porfirio (Steve) Alva, Stockton, California and named after his 1961 Chrysler Imperial, a most outlandish design year, hence, most outlandish cocktail. The ’61 is a popular serving at his summer poolside parties. In a tall chimney glass or hurricane glass, fill with cubed Ice; add all liquor except the blue Curacao. Add the Pineapple Juice, stir well, and float the blue Curacao on top. Garnish with a Pineapple slIce and a Maraschino Cherry, and serve.