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Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a medium vodka highball, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.

Blue Lagoon cocktail: vivid saturated electric turquoise-blue drink over ice in a highball glass, with a cherry

Flavor profile

Tart
80 out of 100
Sweet
92 out of 100
Fruity
66 out of 100
Boozy
39 out of 100

How to make a Blue Lagoon

To make a Blue Lagoon, build over ice in a highball glass: 1 oz vodka, 1 oz Blue Curacao and lemonade. Garnish with cherry.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour in vodka, blue curacao and lemonade.

  3. 3

    Stir briefly to mix.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a cherry.

Why build it in the glass? Vodka, blue curacao and lemonade only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.

Blue Lagoon questions

What does a Blue Lagoon taste like, and is it sweet?

Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 12% ABV once mixed.

How much alcohol is in a Blue Lagoon?

About 12% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.

What's the difference between a Blue Lagoon and a Shark Attack?

Both use vodka and lemonade. The Blue Lagoon adds Blue Curacao. The Shark Attack is the stronger of the two.

How do I make a pitcher of Blue Lagoons?

For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz vodka and 6 oz Blue Curacao in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.

What glass do you serve a Blue Lagoon in?

A highball glass.