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    Blue Lagoon Cocktail

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    This beautiful blue lagoon cocktail is an easy-to-make drink that features vodka, lemonade, and blue curacao! Make it in a large batch for a pool party or sip it by yourself! It’s the perfect refreshing, summertime beverage.  

    Best Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe

    A blue lagoon cocktail contains vodka and blue curacao (a blue-colored liqueur) so it really packs a punch! The lemonade adds in a sweet and citrus finish, making this beverage nice and refreshing!

    Blue curacao is known for making drinks look absolutely stunning with its vibrant, tropical blue coloring. Garnish it with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry for an extra picture-worthy presentation!

    Best blue lagoon cocktail drink recipe is served with lemon twist and basil garnish.
    This stunning blue lagoon cocktail is perfect for summer pool days!
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    • 🌎 Origin
    • 🍹 Ingredients
    • 🍸 How To Make A Blue Lagoon Cocktail
    • 🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations
    • 🍲 Foods To Serve With
    • ❓ What Is The Difference Between Blue Lagoon And Blue Curacao?
    • ❓ What Does A Blue Lagoon Cocktail Taste Like?
    • ❓ What Alcohol Is In A Blue Lagoon Cocktail?
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    🌎 Origin

    The blue lagoon cocktail dates back to the early 60s. It was created by an American bartender named Andy MacElhone (the son of a famous bartender named Harry MacElhone). Around the same time, blue curacao entered the market and became incredibly popular.

    The drink was created in Harry’s New York Bar, which is a famous bar to this day that is known for being the spot where multiple classic drinks were invented!

    🍹 Ingredients

    • Ice – As much ice as you need for your glass and shaker.
    • Vodka – 1 ounce of vodka.
    • Blue Curacao – 1 ounce of blue curacao.
    • Lemonade – 4 ounces of lemonade.
    • Lemon Wheel (optional) – 1 lemon wheel for garnish, if desired.
    • Maraschino Cherry (optional) – 1 maraschino cheery for garnish, if desired.

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts, & instructions!*

    🍸 How To Make A Blue Lagoon Cocktail

    This drink is so straightforward that anyone can make it! To get started, you’ll need a home bar kit and hurricane glass.

    1. Add ice. To begin, fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
    2. Add ingredients. Next, add in 1 ounce of both vodka and blue curacao as well as 4 ounces of lemonade and shake until chilled.
    3. Strain. Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
    4. Garnish. Garnish with a lemon twist (or orange), maraschino cherry, or a fresh sprig of baby basil if desired. Serve with a straw and enjoy while cold.

    🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations

    • Mix your blue lagoon cocktail in a blender with some ice for a frosty, frozen version!
    • You can choose to use less (or more) blue curacao based on personal preference. Remember, that this will affect how vibrant the blue color appears.
    • If you’re wanting to really highlight the citrus flavors, substitute the lemonade for 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice and 1 ounce of simple syrup!
    • To add in a fun and fizzy element, add in a splash of your favorite lemon-lime soda.
    • To make a blue lagoon mocktail (non-alcoholic), omit the vodka and replace the blue curacao with a non-alcoholic blue curacao syrup (but start with adding only a splash as it is much sweeter than the alcoholic version).
    Tall closeup on the blue lagoon cocktail with sliced lemon and lemon twist.

    🍲 Foods To Serve With

    • Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
    • Shredded Chicken Tacos
    • Chicken Club Sandwich
    • Pinwheel Sandwiches
    • Pan Seared Salmon
    • Cream Cheese Chicken

    ❓ What Is The Difference Between Blue Lagoon And Blue Curacao?

    Blue curacao is an orange liqueur that is made using the dried peels of Laraha fruit and then artificially colored blue. A blue lagoon is a cocktail consisting of vodka, lemonade, and blue curacao.

    ❓ What Does A Blue Lagoon Cocktail Taste Like?

    The blue lagoon has a taste that would be similar to a sweet, blue lemonade. The orange liqueur and lemonade add a sweet and tart citrus element that is nice and refreshing!

    ❓ What Alcohol Is In A Blue Lagoon Cocktail?

    Blue Lagoon is a vodka-based drink. It also contains blue curacao, which is an orange liqueur.

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    Blue Lagoon Cocktail

    This beautiful blue lagoon cocktail is an easy-to-make drink that features vodka, lemonade, and blue curacao! Make it in a large batch for a pool party or sip it by yourself! It’s the perfect refreshing, summertime beverage.  
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 210kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 0 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • ice
    • 1 oz vodka
    • 1 oz blue curacao
    • 4 oz lemonade
    • lemon twist (optional garnish)
    • maraschino cherry (optional garnish)
    • baby basil sprig (optional garnish)

    Instructions

    • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, blue curacao, and lemonade and shake until chilled.
      ice, 1 oz vodka, 4 oz lemonade, 1 oz blue curacao
    • Strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
    • Garnish with a lemon twist, maraschino cherry, or fresh basil if desired. Serve with a straw and enjoy while cold.
      lemon twist, maraschino cherry, baby basil sprig

    Equipment You May Need

    Ice Trays
    Home Bar Kit
    Hurricane Glass

    Notes

    • Mix your blue lagoon cocktail in a blender with some ice for a frosty, frozen version!
    • Based on personal preference, you can choose to use less (or more) blue curacao. Remember that this will affect how vibrant the blue color appears.
    • If you’re wanting to really highlight the citrus flavors, substitute the lemonade for 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice and 1 ounce of simple syrup!
    • To add in a fun and fizzy element, add in a splash of your favorite lemon-lime soda.
    • To make a blue lagoon mocktail (non-alcoholic), omit the vodka and replace the blue curacao with a non-alcoholic blue curacao syrup (but start with adding only a splash as it is much sweeter than the alcoholic version).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 23g (26%) | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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    Course Cocktails, Vodka Cocktails
    Cuisine American
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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