Source: Pixel-Shot, AdobeStock The sweet, refreshing Blue Lagoon long drink is instantly recognizable by its vibrant and unusual color, which comes from Blue Curaçao liqueur. This distinctive hue has become the cocktail's signature. Legend has it that Gauguin invented the Blue Lagoon. Is that true? We don't know. But we do know it will be delicious! Here are 20 excellent recipes!
1. Classic Blue Lagoon
Source: artcafe-royal.ruA slice of pineapple makes a perfect garnish for this cocktail.
You will need: 50 ml vodka, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 10 ml lime juice, 140 ml soda water, 150 g ice.
Preparation: Place ice cubes in a glass. Pour in the vodka, then the liqueur, and then the lime juice. Top up the cocktail with soda water.
2. Blue Lagoon with Sprite
Source: rcept.ruMost often, the Blue Lagoon is now made with Sprite – it's quick and convenient.
You will need: 50 ml vodka, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 15 ml lime juice, 150 ml Sprite, 200 g ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice and pour in the vodka, Blue Curaçao, and lime juice in order. Top up the cocktail with Sprite.
3. Blue Lagoon with Lemon Juice
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruLime adds special flavor notes, but if you don't have it, lemon will also work.
You will need: 50 ml vodka, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 20 ml lemon juice, 150 ml Sprite, 150 g ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice and pour in the vodka. Add the liqueur and then the lemon juice. Finally, pour Sprite into the cocktail.
4. Blue Lagoon in a Shaker
Source: pinterest.comYou don't necessarily have to shake a Blue Lagoon, but if you prefer it that way, you can.
You will need: 1 handful of ice, 40 ml vodka, 20 ml lemon juice, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 140 ml Sprite.
Preparation: Pour all ingredients into a shaker and add ice. Shake the cocktail, pour it into a glass, and garnish to taste.
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5. Blue Lagoon with 7UP
Source: dzen.ruThis lemonade is a good substitute for Sprite if you don't have it on hand.
You will need: 1 handful of ice, 45 ml vodka, 15 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 10 ml lime juice, 150 ml 7UP lemonade.
Preparation: Add vodka, ice, liqueur, and lime juice to a shaker, shake, and pour into a glass. Add ice and top up the cocktail with 7UP.
6. Blue Lagoon with Homemade Lemonade
Source: prostobistro.ruIt's important that the lemonade is homemade. As a last resort, lemon soda will do.
You will need: 50 ml vodka, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 15 ml lime juice, 150 ml lemonade, 150 g ice.
Preparation: Shake vodka with liqueur, lime juice, and ice in a shaker. Pour the Blue Lagoon into a glass and top with homemade lemonade.
7. Blue Lagoon with Blue Curaçao Syrup
Source: artcafe-royal.ruIf you don't have alcoholic liqueur on hand, the eponymous syrup will also work.
You will need: 60 ml vodka, 20 ml Blue Curaçao syrup, 20 ml lemon juice, 150 ml Sprite, 1 handful of ice.
Preparation: Shake vodka with syrup and lemon juice in a shaker. Add ice, shake again, and pour into a glass. Top up the cocktail with Sprite.
8. Blue Lagoon with Gin
Source: gaspumpjockeys.comInstead of vodka, you can also use another clear, strong alcohol with a not-too-specific taste in a Blue Lagoon. In this variation – gin.
You will need: 50 ml gin, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 10 ml lime juice, 140 ml soda water or Sprite, 150 g ice.
Preparation: Place ice in a glass, pour in gin, followed by the liqueur and lime juice. Top up with soda water and gently stir the cocktail.
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9. Blue Lagoon with White Rum
Source: decanter.ruWhite rum adds more interesting exotic notes to the cocktail.
You will need: 50 ml white rum, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 15 ml lime juice, 140 ml soda water, 1 handful of ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with crushed ice. Then pour in white rum, Blue Curaçao liqueur, and lime juice. Top up the Blue Lagoon with soda water, gently stir, and serve the cocktail.
10. Blue Lagoon without Lemon Juice
Source: ok.ruAnd without lime! Yes, it's perfectly fine if you use lemon soda.
You will need: 1 handful of ice, 50 ml vodka, 15 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 150 ml Sprite.
Preparation: Pour all the alcohol into a shaker and shake. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the alcohol, and top up the cocktail with Sprite.
11. Blue Lagoon with Pineapple Juice
Source: artcafe-royal.ruThis results in a very unusual, Hawaiian variation of the classic Blue Lagoon.
You will need: 30 ml white rum, 30 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 100 ml pineapple juice, 1 handful of ice.
Preparation: Shake all the alcohol with pineapple juice in a shaker. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the cocktail.
12. Blue Lagoon with Tonic Water
Source: pinterest.comThis cocktail turns out slightly less sweet.
You will need: 30 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 20 ml lemon juice, 150 ml tonic water, 50 ml vodka, 1 handful of ice.
Preparation: Shake vodka, lemon juice, and Blue Curaçao in a shaker. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the alcohol, top everything with tonic water, and gently stir the cocktail.
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13. Non-Alcoholic Blue Lagoon
Source: wp-s.ruThis recipe requires Blue Curaçao syrup, not liqueur.
You will need: 150 ml Sprite, 20 ml lemon juice, 30 ml Blue Curaçao syrup, 120 g ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with crushed ice, add lemon juice and syrup. Then top everything with Sprite and gently stir.
14. Blue Lagoon with Tequila
Source: pinterest.comThe choice of strong alcoholic base is still up to you.
You will need: 50 ml tequila, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 15 ml lime juice, 140 ml soda water or Sprite, 150 g ice.
Preparation: Shake Blue Curaçao, tequila, and lime juice in a shaker. Fill a glass with crushed ice, pour in the alcohol, and then add soda water.
15. Non-Alcoholic Blue Lagoon with Grapefruit Juice
Source: restobarvintage.ruThis will appeal to all lovers of original non-alcoholic cocktails.
You will need: 1 handful of ice, 30 ml lemon juice, 50 ml grapefruit juice, 30 ml Blue Curaçao syrup, 100 ml Sprite.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice and pour in lemon, then grapefruit juice. Add Blue Curaçao syrup, top with Sprite, and gently stir the cocktail.
16. Blue Lagoon without Blue Curaçao
Source: artcafe-royal.ruYou can adjust the proportions of orange juice and mint syrup to achieve your desired shade.
You will need: 60 ml vodka, 20 ml orange juice, 10 ml lemon juice, 10 ml green mint syrup, 140 ml Sprite, 150 g ice.
Preparation: Add vodka, both types of juice, and syrup to a shaker. Shake and pour into a glass filled with crushed ice. Top up the cocktail with Sprite and stir.
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17. Blue Lagoon with Lime and Pineapple
Source: restoran.ruYou can add a couple of mint leaves to the finished cocktail for aroma.
You will need: 130 g ice, 50 ml vodka, 30 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 100 ml soda water, 20 ml each of pineapple juice and lime juice.
Preparation: Shake all the alcohol with the juice in a shaker. Add ice, shake again, and pour the resulting Blue Lagoon into a glass. Top up with soda water and gently stir.
18. Blue Lagoon with Sugar Syrup
Source: pinterest.comFor connoisseurs of stronger and sweeter alcoholic long drinks.
You will need: 30 ml gin, 30 ml vodka, 30 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 30 ml lime juice, 30 ml sugar syrup, 1 handful of ice.
Preparation: Fill a glass with ice. Shake the remaining ingredients in a shaker and then strain into the glass through a sieve.
19. Blue Lagoon with Mint
Source: swn.ruA slightly more refreshing summer Blue Lagoon recipe with an inimitable mint aroma.
You will need: 1 glass of crushed ice, 30 ml vodka, 30 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 120 ml soda water, 2 mint leaves.
Preparation: Place mint in a glass and gently muddle it. Fill with ice. Shake the alcohol in a shaker and pour it into the glass, then top up the cocktail with soda water.
20. Blue Lagoon with Mineral Water
Source: artcafe-royal.ruBlue Curaçao liqueur has a strong enough flavor that you can simply use sparkling mineral water.
You will need: 50 ml vodka, 20 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur, 20 ml lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, 150 g ice, 150 ml mineral water.
Preparation: Shake alcohol with lemon juice and syrup in a shaker. Strain the mixture into a glass with ice and add sparkling mineral water to the cocktail.