Tall, refreshing and bluer than the bluest Caribbean sea, Blue Lagoon combines Vodka, Blue Curaçao and lemonade in a drink you’ll want to dive into. There is a beautiful gradient, from deep blue at the bottom to light blue at the top. The cocktail tastes sweet orange at the bottom and the top is sweet with light vodka bitterness. You should mix the cocktail to make smooth flavour or drink taking soda straw up from the bottom to the top of a glass, mixing all layers in your mouth.
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History of the cocktail
The history of the cocktail was started by an American bartender Andy MakElhon in the beginning of 1960’s. Right that time European market was flooded with Blue Curaçao liqueur, which adds the cocktail an amazing colour. The drink won all hearts of millions, as well as the film of the same name. However the cocktail was named not after the film, but after Icelandic Thermal Resort. The bartender was so charmed with its beauty, so he gave the cocktail its name without a moment’s hesitation.
Blue Lagoon cocktail with Rum or Gin
In the recent years many bartenders have started putting light Rum or Gin into the cocktail instead of vodka. This cocktail can be served with crushed ice. Put ice cubes into a blender or put ice into a polybag and beat with a mallet till the ice becomes small pieces.
Alcohol free version
There are many recipes of non-alcoholic cocktails. If you do not know how to make non-alcoholic cocktail, it is time to learn. Non-alcoholic Blue Lagoon is made with Blue Curaçao syrup. The process is similar. Components should be mixed according to the proportions and cooking techniques.
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Blue Lagoon Cocktail
Equipment
- Shaker
Ingredients
- 30 ml Russian Standard vodka
- 30 ml Blue Curaçao liqueur
- 100 ml Slimline lemonade
- 4-5 cubes Ice
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except the mint leaves) into a shaker with ice and shake.
- Pour into a glass over ice and garnish with mint leaves.
- Cheers!