Blue Lagoon

• Vodka
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Use a good-quality unflavored vodka for best results.
• Blue curaçao
  30 ml (1 oz)

  This orange-flavored liqueur gives the drink its iconic color.
• Lemonade
  120 ml (4 oz)

  Fresh lemonade or a quality bottled version works well.
• Lemon juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Adds extra brightness; optional but recommended.
• Ice
  1 cup

  For shaking and serving.

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Highball or hurricane glass
• Bar spoon (optional)

1. 1

   Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. 2

   Pour in the vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade, and lemon juice.

3. 3

   Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture into a highball or hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.

5. 5

   Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry for a classic touch.

• Its bright blue color is an instant showstopper at any gathering.
• The combination of citrus and vodka is incredibly refreshing and easy to sip.
• It's simple to make, requiring only a few ingredients and basic bar tools.
• The Blue Lagoon is endlessly customizable—try it frozen, with lemonade, or with a splash of soda.
• Perfect for summer parties, pool days, and anyone who loves a fun, tropical vibe.

The Blue Lagoon cocktail traces its roots back to the 1960s or 1970s, with most accounts crediting its creation to Andy MacElhone, son of the legendary bartender Harry MacElhone, at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. Inspired by the vivid color of tropical lagoons, this cocktail quickly became a favorite at poolside bars and vacation resorts. Its use of blue curaçao—a vibrant, orange-flavored liqueur—gives the drink its signature hue and instantly evokes images of crystal-clear waters and endless summer.