Source: Ricka_kinamoto, AdobeStockThe orange liqueur that gives drinks that extraordinary blue hue is Blue Curaçao. It's also an essential ingredient for all cocktail lovers, as it's truly irreplaceable. We've gathered 20 of the best recipes based on it for you!
1. Blue Lagoon
Source: artcafe-royal.ruWithout exaggeration, this is the most famous and popular cocktail featuring Blue Curaçao liqueur.
You'll need: 50 ml vodka, 20 ml Blue Curaçao, 150 ml soda water or Sprite, 200 g ice, 30 g pineapple.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in the Blue Curaçao and vodka, then carefully top with soda water. Stir with a long spoon and garnish the cocktail with a slice of pineapple.
2. American Mojito
Source: pinterest.comA refreshing cocktail for hot summer days.
You'll need: 10 ml Blue Curaçao, 20 ml mint syrup, 20 ml light rum, 20 ml lime juice, soda water, ice.
Preparation: Shake a little ice with mint syrup, lime juice, rum, and Blue Curaçao in a shaker. Strain the cocktail into a glass with fresh ice and top with soda water.
3. Blue Martini
Source: mavink.comA balanced sweet and sour drink with a pleasant taste.
You'll need: 30 ml vodka, 50 ml white vermouth, 30 ml Blue Curaçao, 15 ml lime juice, ice.
Preparation: Add a couple of ice cubes to a shaker and pour in the remaining ingredients. Shake the cocktail well and strain it into a chilled glass.
4. Blue Curaçao and Ice Cream Cocktail
Source: tykva-cafe.ruAn extraordinary milkshake with light alcoholic notes.
You'll need: 40 ml Blue Curaçao, 100 ml milk, 100 g ice cream.
Preparation: Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth, pour the resulting cocktail into a glass, and garnish as desired.
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5. Blue Hawaii
Source: mavink.comAlmost as popular a cocktail as the Blue Lagoon.
You'll need: 40 ml light rum, 20 ml Blue Curaçao, 20 ml Malibu liqueur, 100 ml pineapple juice, 20 ml lemon juice, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Shake the other ingredients in a shaker and strain them into the glass.
6. Blue Long Island
Source: pinterest.comAn original variation of the traditional drink. But be aware, it's very strong!
You'll need: 15 ml light rum, 15 ml tequila, 15 ml vodka, 15 ml gin, 15 ml sugar syrup, 15 ml Blue Curaçao, 15 ml lemon juice, 50 ml Sprite, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice and pour in all ingredients one by one, except for the Sprite. Stir with a bar spoon, then top the cocktail with Sprite.
7. Blue Margarita
Source: barguzinshop.ruFor a classic salted rim, simply moisten the rim of the glass and dip it in salt.
You'll need: 45 ml tequila, 30 ml Blue Curaçao, 30 ml lime juice, ice.
Preparation: Add all ingredients with ice to a shaker. Shake well and strain the cocktail into a pre-chilled glass.
8. Purple Gecko
Source: alushlifemanual.comThe vibrant purple hue of this cocktail comes from the combination of Blue Curaçao and cranberry juice.
You'll need: 45 ml tequila, 15 ml Blue Curaçao, 15 ml lime juice, 30 ml cranberry juice, 30 ml sweet and sour syrup to taste, ice.
Preparation: Shake all ingredients and a couple of ice cubes well in a shaker. Strain the drink into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge if desired.
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9. Blue Jellyfish
Source: pinterest.comTo prevent the layers from mixing, carefully pour everything along the edge of the glass or over the back of a spoon.
You'll need: 45 ml citrus vodka, 45 ml Blue Curaçao, 45 ml sambuca, 15 ml cream, ice.
Preparation: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the citrus vodka, then the Blue Curaçao, and then the sambuca, without mixing the layers. Finally, carefully pour in the cream in the same way. The cocktail is ready!
10. Panamanian Blue Curaçao Cocktail
Source: mavink.comA recipe especially for lovers of light long drinks with refreshing tonic.
You'll need: 30 ml Blue Curaçao, 10 ml vodka, 20 ml gin, 100 ml tonic, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Mix all the alcohol in a shaker and strain into the glass. Top the cocktail with tonic.
11. Blue Canary
Source: pinterest.comWe highly recommend using freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
You'll need: 10 ml light rum, 10 ml Blue Curaçao, 80 ml grapefruit juice, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the Blue Curaçao and light rum, top with grapefruit juice, and gently stir the cocktail with a bar spoon.
12. Bomber
Source: zavtrak2020.ruYou can add a couple of drops of herbal bitters to the finished cocktail.
You'll need: 30 ml absinthe, 30 ml lemon juice, 30 ml coconut syrup, 8 ml Suze liqueur, 20 ml Blue Curaçao, ice.
Preparation: Pour all ingredients except Blue Curaçao into a glass. Fill it halfway with crushed ice and stir with a bar spoon. Then pour in the Blue Curaçao and add more crushed ice to form a cap.
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13. Sparkling Blue Curaçao Cocktail
Source: lifehacker.ruIt's quite strong, but it will perfectly adorn any festive table.
You'll need: 20 ml Blue Curaçao, 20 ml vodka, 20 ml lime juice, sparkling wine, ice.
Preparation: Shake lime juice, vodka, and Blue Curaçao with a couple of ice cubes in a shaker. Strain this cocktail into a champagne flute and top with sparkling wine.
14. Pacha New York
Source: pulse.mail.ruThis cocktail must be strained to remove excess pulp.
You'll need: 50 ml Scotch whisky, 25 ml Blue Curaçao, 50 ml orange juice, 200 g mandarins, 100 g apples, 60 g ice.
Preparation: Add peeled and sliced apple wedges and mandarins to a blender. Also add crushed ice and all other ingredients. Blend the cocktail well and strain it into a cold glass.
15. Citrus Blue Curaçao Cocktail
Source: mirtesen.ruGarnish the glass with a couple of thin lemon or lime slices.
You'll need: 30 ml tequila, 15 ml Triple Sec liqueur, 15 ml Blue Curaçao, 15 ml lime juice, 15 ml lemon juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, ice.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients well in a shaker with ice. Strain the cocktail into a glass with fresh ice cubes and serve.
16. Lambada
Source: vk.comThis cocktail, based on rum, Blue Curaçao, and coconut milk, is also quite well-known worldwide.
You'll need: 50 ml Blue Curaçao, 20 ml gin, 10 ml light rum, 60 ml coconut milk, 4-5 ice cubes.
Preparation: Mix all liquid ingredients well in a shaker. Strain the cocktail through a sieve into a glass with ice.
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17. Fruity Blue Curaçao Cocktail
Source: pinterest.comA very unusual combination of flavors that will leave few indifferent.
You'll need: 30 ml vodka, 10 ml melon liqueur, 20 ml banana liqueur, 20 ml Blue Curaçao, 20 ml cream with 33% fat content, ice.
Preparation: Add all ingredients to a shaker along with ice. Shake the cocktail well until smooth and strain it into a cold glass.
18. Peach Vodka and Blue Curaçao Cocktail
Source: lybadvice.comSometimes you might find it under the name Daphne Martini.
You'll need: 45 ml gin, 45 ml peach vodka, 15 ml Blue Curaçao, 15 ml dry white vermouth, 2 drops orange bitters.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a shaker until smooth. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.
19. Coral Sea
Source: pinterest.comAnother perfect summer cocktail for a vacation!
You'll need: 50 ml tequila, 30 ml Blue Curaçao, 10 ml lemon juice, 50 ml tonic, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Mix Blue Curaçao, tequila, and lemon juice in a shaker and strain into the glass. Top the cocktail with tonic and serve.
20. Tropical Blue Curaçao Cocktail
Source: postila.ruIn some bar menus, this cocktail is called Blue Ricardo.
You'll need: 45 ml light rum, 15 ml almond syrup, 25 ml lemon juice, 15 ml passion fruit liqueur, 10 ml Blue Curaçao, 15 ml pineapple juice, ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with crushed ice. Mix all other ingredients well in a shaker and strain into the glass.