Brilliant Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe for Tropical Parties
Nothing screams summer is here, and tropical vibes louder than the Blue Lagoon.
At its simplest, a Blue Lagoon can be created with just three simple ingredients—blue Curacao, Vodka, and lemonade—but we prefer to jazz up our Blue Lagoon for something a little more colorful and inspiring for a cocktail party.
Looking for something a little lighter? You can also pop over and check out our blue lagoon mocktail recipe.
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Tools You Will Need for Making a Blue Lagoon Cocktail
- Jigger
- Citrus squeezer (optional)
- Shaker with strainer
- Hurricane glasses
- Ice cube tray/maker
- Paper straws & umbrellas to serve (optional)
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Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe
A wonderful tropical cocktail that’s incredibly simple to make at home with some basic cocktail bar tools and ingredients. Finish it off with some tropical touches for the perfect party talking piece and a deliciously refreshing summer sip.
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Blue Curacao
2 tablespoons Vodka
1/2 cup Lemonade
Dash of fresh lime juice
1 cup ice cubes
Sliced pineapple, orange slice or maraschino cherry to garnish
Instructions
- Fill shaker with ice
- Add the Blue Curacao, Vodka and lemonade to a shaker
- Shake well until the drink is chilled
- Serve through a strainer (you can add the ice cubes to the glass too but this will eventually dilute the drink)
- Garnish as required – paper straw, umbrellas and fruit slices optional!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
What Exactly is the Star Ingredient, Blue Curaçao?
Blue Curaçao is a staple for any home cocktail bar due to its strong citrus flavor and vivid blue color. A Caribbean liqueur made using the dried peel of the Laraha citrus fruit and then colored blue, it’s best used as a mixer in tropical cocktails—or any occasion where a splash of color is needed!
Blue Lagoon vs Blue Hawaiian
These two cocktails might be mentioned interchangeably, but other than their coloring, their similarities end there. A Blue Lagoon is very much a vodka-based drink with a crystal clear blue finish, whereas a Blue Hawaiian is a rum-based drink with a cloudier turquoise finish.
Blue Lagoon as a Pitcher Drink
With its simple ingredients, the Blue Lagoon is easy to adapt to a party pitcher drink; keep in mind the ratio 1:1:4 vodka/Blue Curaçao/lemonade. Add your core ingredients to the pitcher, mix with a long cocktail stirer and top with ice.
Frozen Blue Lagoon
I’ve used the traditional shaken method for the Blue Lagoon, but another variation you can try is a Frozen Blue Lagoon. Rather than shaking as above, you’ll need a blender to make a fabulous, refreshing frozen drink.
Blue Lagoon Mocktail
If it’s the coloring and testy citrus taste you are looking to replicate, we’ve seen several different versions of the virgin Blue Lagoon – we share our favourite using lemon juice & soda water in place of vodka and lemonade over here.
We have seen others use Brilliant Blue food coloring and fizzy lemonade, but we’ve found this a little sweet. If you can get your hands on Blue Curaçao Syrup, you can try plenty of substitute recipes with this ready mix that closely replicates ‘the real thing’ in color and flavor.
Love Your Blue Curaçao?
You may also want to check out these recipes:
- A sophisticated and sip-worthy Blue Martini that’s easy to master with a few simple ingredients
- A refreshing and icy Frozen Ocean Cocktail, ideas for summer pool parties and beach-themed events
- You’ll also want to dig into this great round-up of ideas for Blue-themed cocktails, perfect for 4 July celebrations
If you’ve got a crowd to please, you can also buy a non-alcoholic Blue Curaçao Syrup to substitute for Blue Curaçao and make many of these magical blue mocktails.
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