American · Drinks

Blue Lagoon

Vodka, blue curaçao and lemonade over ice in a tall glass. Bright blue, sweet and citrusy, and one of the best-known cocktails of the 1960s.

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How to Make Blue Lagoon

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  1. Fill a tall highball glass with ice.

  2. Pour in the vodka and the blue curaçao.

  3. Top with the chilled lemonade and stir gently to combine.

  4. Garnish with the lemon slice and cherry and serve with a straw.

Tips for Making Blue Lagoon

  • Use plenty of ice. It keeps the drink cold and makes the blue glow, and a glass with few cubes warms and dilutes quickly.
  • Pour the lemonade last and slowly. It keeps the fizz, and it stirs into the blue without going flat.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon if it is too sweet. Blue curaçao and lemonade are both sweet, and lemon juice brings balance.

What to Serve with Blue Lagoon

  • Salted peanuts
  • Grilled prawns
  • Fresh pineapple

Storing & Reheating Blue Lagoon

Best made and drunk at once. The vodka and curaçao can be mixed ahead and kept in the fridge for a day, and topped with lemonade when serving.

Blue Lagoon FAQ: Common Questions

How long does Blue Lagoon take to make?

About 5 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 1.

What are the key tips for making Blue Lagoon?

Use plenty of ice. It keeps the drink cold and makes the blue glow, and a glass with few cubes warms and dilutes quickly. Pour the lemonade last and slowly. It keeps the fizz, and it stirs into the blue without going flat. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon if it is too sweet. Blue curaçao and lemonade are both sweet, and lemon juice brings balance.

What should I serve with Blue Lagoon?

Salted peanuts; Grilled prawns; Fresh pineapple.

Is Blue Lagoon suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Blue Lagoon?

About 195 kcal per serving, with 0 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Blue Lagoon Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

195Calories
0gProtein
15gCarbs
0gFat
0gFibre
15gSugar
10mgSodium

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