The blue lagoon cocktail is a citrusy 3 ingredient summertime drink that’s fun to sip on poolside or on the patio. This vibrant blue cocktail radiates tropical getaway vibes!
Why this recipe works
This blue lagoon cocktail is swimming with vodka, blue Curacao, and lemonade creating a bright and beautiful color that’ll remind you of the tropics! It’s a citrusy sweet drink with a nice bite that looks so festive when you dress it up with a cocktail umbrella and garnishes.
There’s something so gravitating about boozy blue cocktails. Whether it’s a blue mermaid, a blue Hawaiian mai tai, or this blue lagoon cocktail, it’s typically the type of fun summery drink we think to make first when we have guests over during the warmer months.
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
VODKA – Use whatever your favorite vodka is. Here we’ve used Finlandia, but any brand will work. If you want a stronger cocktail, add an extra half ounce of vodka to your drink.
BLUE CURACAO – Blue Curacao is a citrusy Caribbean liquor made from the laraha fruit that’s native to Curacao. It adds bold blue coloring and puckery citrus notes to your cocktail.
LEMONADE – You’ll want to use fresh or bottled lemonade for this recipe. We would not suggest using lemon juice in its place as that will cause the drink to be overly sour.
How to Make a Blue Lagoon Cocktail
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice.
- Add vodka, blue Curacao, and lemonade and gently shake until mixed.
- Fill a hurricane glass or glass of choice with crushed ice.
- Strain and pour drink mixture over ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and maraschino cherry.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Sure! You can easily double, triple, or quadruple the blue lagoon recipe to make it in a bigger batch for parties. I’d recommend holding off on the ice until you’re ready to serve so it doesn’t get watered down.
You can absolutely blend everything together for a frozen cocktail. Feel free to toss more ice into the blender as needed!
Serving Suggestions
Drinks that are as pretty as the blue lagoon cocktail aren’t complete without a garnish of cherry and a lemon wedge. Spark feelings of a tropical paradise by throwing in a cocktail umbrella as well! Serve over ice or blend into a frozen treat.
More Summer Cocktail Recipes
- Mai Tai
- Rum Punch
- Pina Colada
- Sex on the Beach
- Strawberry Mojito
- Pineapple Rum Slush
- Tropical Rum Slush
- Ocean Water CocktailÂ
- Painkiller Cocktail
- Strawberry Daiquiri
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Blue Lagoon Cocktail
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue Curacao
- 4 oz lemonade
- crushed ice
- maraschino cherry and lemon slice for garnish
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- You can easily double this recipe, just be sure to add less ice to the cocktail shaker.
- For a stronger cocktail, add an extra half ounce of vodka to the mixture.
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice.
- Add vodka, blue Curacao, and lemonade and shake until mixed.
- Fill a hurricane glass or glass of choice with crushed ice.
- Strain and pour drink mixture over ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice, maraschino cherry, and cocktail umbrella.
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