Blue Lagoon Cocktail

The Blue Lagoon drink is half sweet, half-sour, and 100% refreshing.  Best of all it is EASY with only 3 ingredients, and no fancy equipment required.

I love bright-colored summer cocktails like blue margaritas, this Fish Bowl Drink, and of course this blue lagoon drink. If you want an absolutely perfect drink for summer, look no further! The visually appealing cocktail is easy and no refreshing.  It requires only 3 ingredients! It is usually served in a high ball glass

According to the Difford’s Guide, the Blue Lagoon Cocktail was created by Andy MacElhone, son of Harry MacElhone, who is also credited with the creation of the White Lady, Monkey Gland, and Side-car. It was first made at Harry’s New York Bar called Paris France, in 1972.

Its blue color makes it perfect for summer BBQs for Memorial Day or the 4th of July.

It has a sweet citrus flavor and is similar to the blue Hawaiian in appearance. However, it uses lemon instead of pineapple and vodka instead of rum.

Why I Love This Drink

• Easy: 3 ingredients, and no blender or cocktail shaker required!
• Refreshing: Sweet and tangy, this is the perfect drink to sip poolside.
• Adaptable: Make one or a whole punch bowl full!

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

1. Vodka: Use a mid-level vodka that you like to drink. I like the brands Pinnacle or Titos.
2. Blue Curacao:  Pronounced Cur-AH-Sow this liquor is made from the dried Laraha orange citrus fruit peel, found on the island of Curacao. The Laraha is a bitter orange used mostly for the aromatic peels, as the flesh is bitter.  It has a light orange flavor. You could have a clear curacao with blue food coloring and the taste would be the same! I like the brand Drillaud. It is found in the cordial section of the liquor store.  Use leftovers in our blue margaritas or a blue Hawaiian.
3. Lemonade: Feel free to use homemade or storebought. For store-bought, I like Simply Lemonade best.

Fun Variations

1. Lime: Use Limeade instead of lemonade.
2. Vodka: Use flavored vodka like pineapple, orange, lemon, or even blueberry.
3. Frozen: Blend all ingredients in a blender with ice. Use more ice for a slushier cocktail.
4. Non-Alcoholic: Use Lemonade and blue Gatorade or curacao syrup.
5. Fizzy: Add lemon line soda or club soda for a bubbly drink.
6. Fruit Tingle: Add a dash of grenadine.
7. Pitcher: Use around ½ bottle each of blue curacao, lemonade, and vodka.
8. Punch: For a large party, a bottle of each liquor combined with 52 ounces of lemonade will serve about 20 people.  You can also add extra ingredients like coconut rum, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda to make it stretch even further. If you really want to get creative, you can add garnishes of lemon wheels or edible flowers for a tropical feel too. Prefer nonalcoholic blue punch? This rubber ducky punch is always a show-stopper.

How To Make a Blue Lagoon Cocktail

1. Put some ice in a glass.
2. Pour in about one once each of vodka and blue curacao.
3. Fill the rest of the glass with lemonade.
4. Top with a cherry if desired.

Tips and Tricks

1. Lemonade Ice Cubes: Prevent a watered-down drink by using lemonade ice cubes instead.
2. Chill your glasses to keep your cocktails ice cold.
3. Clear Ice Cubes: Make clear ice cubes by using bottled instead of tap water for a beautiful presentation.
4. Garnish with cherries or a lemon slice.
5. Adjust to Your Tastes: If your cocktail is too sour add a splash of simple syrup. If it is too sweet ad a bit more lemonade.
6. Measurements: Easily measure your liquors use a shot glass. One ounce=one shot. Easy peasy! You can also use a spoon. 1 Ounce equals 2 tablespoons.

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Blue Lagoon Cocktail

The Blue Lagoon is half sweet, half sour and 100% refreshing. EASY with only 3 ingredients, and no blender/shaker required.

5 from 8 votes

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Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Servings: 1 Drink

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 Ounce Vodka
• ▢ 1 Ounce Blue Curacao
• ▢ 8 Ounces Lemonade
• ▢ Maraschino Cherries If Desired

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Instructions

• Fill a glass with ice. Pour in vodka and blue curacao.
• Fill with lemonade.
• Garnish with a cherry if desired.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

1. Vodka: Use a mid-level vodka that you like to drink. I like the brands Pinnacle or Titos.
2. Blue Curacao:  I like the brand Drillaud. It is found in the cordial section of the liquor store.  
3. Lemonade: Feel free to use homemade or storebought. For store-bought, I like Simply Lemonade best.

Tips and Tricks

1. Lemonade Ice Cubes: Prevent a watered-down drink by using lemonade ice cubes instead.
2. Chill your glasses to keep your cocktails ice cold. 
3. Clear Ice Cubes: Make clear ice cubes by using bottled instead of tap water for a beautiful presentation.
4. Garnish with cherries or a lemon slice.
5. Adjust to Your Tastes: If your cocktail is too sour add a splash of simple syrup. If it is too sweet ad a bit more lemonade.
6. Measurements: Easily measure your liquors use a shot glass. One ounce=one shot. Easy peasy! You can also use a spoon. 1 Ounce equals 2 tablespoons.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 27g | Iron: 1mg

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