Blue Lagoon
Vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade for an electric-blue disco-era refresher.
11%
ABV
184
Calories
Highball
Glass
Flavor Profile
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Fill a highball glass with ice
Add vodka and blue curaçao
Top with lemonade and stir
Garnish with a lemon slice or cherry
Glassware
Served over ice in a highball glass
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use chilled lemonade for a crisper drink
Clear ice shows off the color
Swap in sparkling lemonade for effervescence
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Blue Lagoon.
Blue Hawaiian
Tropical crowd‑pleaser—light rum, blue curaçao, pineapple, and cream of coconut for an electric‑blue vacation in a glass.
Blue Margarita
A vibrant margarita riff—blanco tequila, blue curaçao, and fresh lime served tart with an optional salted rim.
Fruit Tingle
Aussie highball—vodka and blue curaçao with lemonade (or lemon‑lime soda) for a bright purple fizz.
Other Variations
Sweeter Lagoon
Equal parts vodka and curaçao bump up orange sweetness.
Changes
Stronger Lagoon
Extra vodka for a boozier party punch.
Changes
Tart Lagoon
Add lemon juice to sharpen the citrus edge.
Changes
Isbjørn
Scandinavian take using lemon-lime soda instead of lemonade.
Changes
History & Heritage
“Credit for the Blue Lagoon goes to Andy MacElhone at Harry's New York Bar in Paris around 1960. The electric hue from blue curaçao made it a favorite of the disco era and resort bars worldwide. Early recipes called for sparkling French lemonade; later versions embraced American-style still lemonade or lemon‑lime soda.”
More to Explore
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Fruit Tingle
Aussie highball—vodka and blue curaçao with lemonade (or lemon‑lime soda) for a bright purple fizz.
Honey Deuce
The official cocktail of the U.S. Open, combining vodka, fresh lemonade, and raspberry liqueur topped with honeydew melon balls that look like tennis balls.
John Daly
The boozy Arnold Palmer—vodka with iced tea and lemonade over ice.