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A quick and easy Blue Lagoon cocktail will have you feeling all the tropical vibes. Bright, refreshing, and made with fresh citrus, blue curaçao syrup, and vodka, this blue cocktail is the perfect drink for a hot day or any time you need to create your own dose of summer sunshine.
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Created at Harry's New York Bar in Paris in the 1960s, the Blue Lagoon cocktail is a classic tropical drink that’s often overlooked and rarely found on menus anymore. But this delicious drink couldn’t be easier to make and is worth adding to your home bar menu.
A traditional blue lagoon recipe is made with lemonade. I’m changing that up here because I don’t usually have lemonade on hand. But I do keep the ingredients for lemonade - lemon juice, water, and sugar - always in the house. For this recipe we’re adding those in as individual ingredients so we’re essentially making lemonade as we also make the cocktail.
I love serving bright and sweet tropic cocktails with easy, light snacks. Try your Blue Lagoon with my whipped ricotta dip with homemade crostini or smoked salmon bites with cucumber.
What’s in a Blue Lagoon Cocktail?
- Vodka - Choose your favorite plain vodka for this recipe.
- Blue Curaçao Syrup - A sweet blue syrup flavored with oranges, this syrup is easy to make at home with just a few pantry ingredients. Get the recipe and instructions over on my Blue Curaçao Syrup page. You can swap this out for Blue Curaçao Liqueur if you prefer.
- Lemon - Fresh squeezed lemon juice will always give you the best flavor in your drinks. You’ll need about half a lemon per cocktail for this recipe.
- Club Soda or Sparkling Water - Use whichever you have on hand for this recipe. If you want a sweeter drink, swap the soda water out for lemon-lime soda.
- Maraschino cherries (optional) - These are for garnish. Add one if you like them, skip them if you don’t.
- Orange (optional) - Use slices of fresh orange for garnish.
How to Make a Blue Lagoon Cocktail (Step by Step)
Combine the vodka, blue curacao syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
Cover and shake well for 10 seconds. Pour into a hurricane glass or highball glass filled with ice cubes or pebble ice.
Top with club soda and stir gently.
Garnish with an orange slice, lemon slice, and/or a maraschino cherry.
Homemade Blue Curaçao Syrup
Blue curaçao syrup is easier to make at home than you may think! With only a few ingredients this bright, orange-flavored syrup is a replacement for blue curaçao liqueur. Get my recipe, including a natural blue coloring option, over on my Blue Curaçao Syrup page.
More Tropical Cocktail Recipes
Looking for more refreshing cocktail recipes filled with tropical flavors? Try my rum-filled Pineapple Mai Tai, an Easy Tiki Cocktail, my super popular Coconut Margarita, or a refreshing and citrusy Pineapple Martini.
Looking for a Blue Lagoon Mocktail?
Use the blue curaçao syrup you made for this Blue Lagoon Cocktail to make a quick non-alcoholic version. It’s a super tasty drink the whole family can enjoy! Get the recipe on my Blue Lagoon Mocktail recipe page.
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Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces blue curaçao syrup
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces club soda or lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Combine vodka, blue curaçao syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice.1.5 ounces vodka, 2 ounces blue curaçao syrup, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- Shake well for 10 seconds.
- Pour into a hurricane glass or highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda.2 ounces club soda or lemon-lime soda
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a slice of orange, lemon wheel, and/or a maraschino cherry.
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