Blue Lagoon Cocktail – Easy Blue Drink Recipe!

The Blue Lagoon cocktail is and easy blue drink featuring vodka, blue curaçao and lemonade. The lovely blue color of the cocktail looks fun and exotic, but it really is very simple drink to make at home. What could be better to enjoy poolside?

Blue Lagoon Cocktail

If you want to make a refreshing cocktail that is simple to make but looks exciting, the popular Blue Lagoon drink (aka Laguna Azul) is just the thing. It is a simple 3 ingredient tropical drink, served in a highball glass or variant such as the tulip glass I used here.

History

The cocktail first gained popularity back in the 70’s not long after blue curacao was introduced during the 1960’s. This makes it a great drink choice for retro parties, not just summer parties and beach getaways. Why not serve it along with Tequila Sunrise Punch for a full on 70′ retro feel.

How to Make a Blue Lagoon drink

Here is a simple visual guide to making the cocktail. Printable recipe card below.

The ingredients for this blue cocktail are: vodka, blue curacao and lemonade (use store bought or make your own … squeeze some fresh lemon juice, dilute and sweeten).

You will need one ounce of vodka.

… and one ounce of blue curacao.

Pour the liquors over fresh ice in a tall glass then top off with lemonade. I find the drink blends readily, but a few shakes in a cocktail shaker will make for a more exciting presentation.

Garnish with lemon.

Setting Up the Bar

It is always good to come up with a few cocktails for a party that share some similar ingredients to make stocking easier.

Easy Vodka Drinks

• Bay Breeze Drink
• Salty Dog Drink
• Cape Codder Cocktail

Blue Curacao Drinks

• Shark Bite Drink
• Blue Hawaii drink

Variations of the drink:

• I’ve seen several versions of this cocktail with less curacao, so you may like to adjust that ingredient down if you prefer. Keep in mind, the iconic blue color will be more pale if you chose to do this.
• The drink is sometimes tossed in a blender for a frozen Blue Lagoon cocktail.
• It can be served straight up, strained into a large martini glass. This is not common.

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Blue Lagoon Recipe

Prep Time

2 mins

Total Time

2 mins

 

The Blue Lagoon is a beautiful vibrant blue cocktail made with vodka, blue curacao and lemonade. Easy tropical drink to make at home and has a fun retro feel. 

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blue lagoon cocktail, blue lagoon drink

Servings: 1

Calories: 223 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz blue curacao
• 6 oz lemonade
• lemon slice or wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the liquors over fresh ice directly in glass or in cocktail shaker.

2. Top off glass with lemonade OR add 5-6 ounces of lemonade to shaker, shake and strain over ice.

3. Serve with straw and garnish of lemon. Orange is another common garnish alternative.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Blue Lagoon Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Fat 0g0%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 11mg0%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Sugar 25g28%

Protein 0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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