The Blue Lagoon Cocktail is one of my favorite alcoholic drinks for summer. It’s fresh, simple, and visually irresistible with a vibrant blue color.
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Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe
The Blue Lagoon cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing drink with a striking blue color and tropical flavor. Its signature blue hue comes from blue curaçao, a Caribbean liqueur.
The Blue Lagoon has a bright citrus and sweet orange flavors. This makes it a popular choice for summer and tropical-themed occasions.
This blue cocktail pairs well with seafood like grilled shrimp, tropical desserts like cookies with white chocolate, macadamia nuts, coconut, and lime zest.
Fresh fruit platters and light salads, like crisp cucumber or citrus-dressed greens, match the drink’s zesty character. You can also match it with spicy snacks, Thai coconut rice, or subtly coconut-infused dishes.
Here’s how to make the Blue Lagoon cocktail – one of the best Blue Curaçao drinks:
Blue Lagoon cocktail
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 4 oz lemonade or lemon soda for fizz
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice and maraschino cherry Optional garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker (or tall glass) with ice.
- Pour in vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade.
- Shake (or stir well) until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled highball or hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the tropical vibes!
Notes
- For a mocktail version, skip the vodka and replace blue curaçao with a non-alcoholic blue syrup like blue raspberry.
- Use sparkling lemonade for extra fizz and fun!
- Add a splash of simple syrup for a sweeter version.
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Variations
The Blue Lagoon has inspired numerous variations:
- Tropical & Fruity Variations
- Pineapple Blue Lagoon substitutes pineapple juice for lemonade. This gives the drink a fruitier, tropical twist.
- Blue Lagoon with Coconut Rum combines coconut rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and club soda for a tropical, sweet, and fizzy variation.
- Rum-Based Variations
- Refined Blue Lagoon uses unaged rum instead of vodka, fresh lemon juice instead of lemonade, and agave syrup for sweetness. This variation is more tart and less sweet, with added depth from the rum.
- Blue Lagoon Shooter is a smaller, stronger version with two kinds of rum, vodka, and blue curaçao.
- Blue Lagoon with White Rum replaces vodka with white rum for a smooth, slightly sweet character, mixed with blue curaçao and lemonade.
- Other Spirit Substitutions
- Blue Lagoon with Gin uses gin instead of vodka, paired with blue curaçao and tonic water or lemonade.
- Blue Lagoon with Tequila incorporates silver tequila with blue curaçao and lemon soda.
- Blue Lagoon with Mezcal adds smoky depth by using mezcal with blue curaçao and grapefruit soda, garnished with grapefruit.
- Blue Lagoon with Bourbon uses bourbon with blue curaçao and lemon iced tea, garnished with mint, creating a smooth, citrusy drink with rich flavor.