Bright blue Blue Lagoon in a highball glass with an orange slice and cherry

Long Drink

Blue Lagoon

How to make a Blue Lagoon: a bright blue vodka longdrink with Blue Curaçao and lemon soda. The party classic as an easy recipe.

3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)

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The Blue Lagoon was invented in the 1960s at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris and, with its bright blue color, is a real eye-catcher. The combination of vodka, Blue Curaçao and lemon soda makes for an easy-drinking, fruity longdrink. At any party it draws attention and lifts the mood.

Instructions

  1. Fill the highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add vodka and Blue Curaçao over the ice.
  3. Top up with cold lemon soda.
  4. Stir gently.
  5. Garnish with an orange slice and cocktail cherry.

Garnish: Orange slice and a cocktail cherry

Pro tip: Use a clear lemon soda so the bright blue of the Curaçao shows to full effect.

Frequently asked questions

What is Blue Curaçao?

Blue Curaçao is an orange liqueur made from the peels of the Laraha fruit, tinted with blue coloring. In taste it resembles triple sec.

Where does the Blue Lagoon get its color?

Solely from the Blue Curaçao, which gives the drink its characteristic bright turquoise-blue color.

Can I make a Blue Lagoon alcohol-free?

With non-alcoholic Blue Curaçao syrup and lemon soda you can prepare an alcohol-free version.

Ingredients

  • Vodka4 cl
  • Blue Curaçao3 cl
  • Lemon soda12 cl
  • Ice cubesas needed