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Blue Lagoon
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Submitted on: August 26, 2025
The Blue Lagoon cocktail was invented in the 1960s-70s at Harry's New Bar in Paris, France. It became especially popular in the 1970s and 1980s due to its beautiful electric blue color from the Blue Curacao, a liqueur made from dried Laraha citrus peels grown on the island of Curacao. The cocktail is thought to be named after the Blue Lagoon, an iconic geothermal spa in Iceland. This easy-to-make cocktail basically consists of vodka, blue curacao, and lemonade. I’m using fresh lemon juice and si...
Tools
Cocktail Shaker
Jigger
Hurricane Glass
Cutting Board
Knife
Hand Juicer
Small Saucepan
Measuring Cup
Straw
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Tropical Orchid
Shake & Strain
Hurricane
About 16% ABV (estimate)
By Gidget
Fun Craft Cocktails
Hi, I'm Gidget. After 30+ years in the spa/resort industry, I wanted to create an online business. What started out as a summer hobby quickly became a passion for creating beautiful craft cocktails for my family and friends. I started my website funcraftcocktails.com in the summer of 2022 and and became a certified mixologist. When I started creating cocktail reels on Instagram, I discovered that I also have a love of photography/videography and writing! I have always been very theatrical, taki...
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1. Make the Simple Syrup. Add 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat to boil, stir, remove from heat, and let cool. Transfer to a glass container and keep in the fridge for up to a month, 2. Make the Cocktail. Add the Vodka, Blue Curacao, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to combine and strain into a hurricane glass with crushed ice. 3. Garnish. Add a straw and a tropical orchid. Cheers!
Editor's Note
A 1970s classic revived with fresh citrus and premium vodka. The hurricane glass and crushed ice make this an essential summer cooler.
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