How To Make a Blue Lagoon Cocktail

Sip Into Paradise: The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a contemporary cocktail that has been around for decades. It’s an easy-to-make beverage, with the bright blue hue making it a popular choice at parties and celebrations. This light and refreshing drink is made with vodka, coconut rum, blue curacao liqueur and lemonade.

The history of the Blue Lagoon can be traced back to the 1960s when it first became popular as part of the tiki culture in California. However, over time its popularity spread throughout the United States and beyond. It’s most likely derived from another classic cocktail – the Mai Tai – which was invented in 1944 by Victor J. Bergeron (also known as Trader Vic).

While both drinks have similar ingredients, they have distinct flavor profiles. Today, there are many variations on this recipe including adding fruit juices or other liquors to customize it to your own tastes.

Whatever way you choose to make this colorful concoction – whether you go traditional or mix it up with unique combinations – we guarantee you’ll be transported into paradise with just one sip!

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Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe

Course: Drinks

Ingredients

• 2 parts vodka
• 1 part Blue Curacao liqueur
• 2 parts lemonade or lime cordial to taste (can also be substituted for Sprite)
• Lime wedge and cherry for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
• Pour in the vodka and blue curacao liqueur.
• Add the lemonade or lime cordial of your choice and stir gently.
• Garnish with a lime wedge and cherry, if desired, then serve immediately!

Glassware

The typical glassware used to make a Blue Lagoon cocktail is either a hurricane glass or a highball glass.

This type of cocktail is often served on the rocks, so the larger surface area of these glasses helps keep ingredients cold and evenly mixed. The shape also allows for plenty of room for garnishes such as fruit slices or mint leaves, giving this drink its signature tropical look and flavor.

Flavors

The Blue Lagoon cocktail is an iconic contemporary drink that transports you to a tropical paradise. This simple yet flavorful beverage blends the tartness of lemonade with the sweetness of blue curaçao, vodka and a hint of lime juice.

The perfect balance between sweet and sour makes this drink irresistible! When it comes to its flavor profile, the Blue Lagoon is a harmonious combination of bold citrus notes balanced out by subtle sweetness. The vodka adds a smooth hint of alcohol while the blue curaçao gives it its signature electric blue hue as well as fruity undertones.

The tartness from freshly squeezed lemons gives it an invigorating kick and complements the sugary syrup perfectly. A splash of lime juice seals the deal, making this one unforgettable concoction.

3 Tips for Making Your Blue Lagoon

• Choose a high-quality vodka for the best flavor.
• Use freshly squeezed lemonade or lime cordial for a more intense taste.
• For an extra touch of sweetness, opt for Sprite instead of lemonade or lime cordial!