Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a medium vodka highball, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
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
- Vodka1 oz
- Blue Curacao1 oz
- Lemonadesplash (¼ oz)
- Cherrygarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in vodka, blue curacao and lemonade.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
- 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.