Blue Lagoon
The Quirky Foodster Team
Highball
Glass
Orange slice and cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Blue curaçao — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Lemonade or lemon-lime soda, to top — 90 ml (3 oz)
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the vodka and blue curaçao.
- Top with lemonade and stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Description: A vividly blue vodka highball combining orange curaçao's flavor with a bright, artificial-looking color.
Cultural Background: Created by Parisian bartender Andy MacElhone (of Harry's New York Bar) in the 1960s, riding the same wave of blue curaçao popularity as the Blue Hawaiian.
Tips: A dry, sharp lemonade balances the curaçao's sweetness better than an overly sugary one.
Variations: Swap lemonade for soda water for a drier, less sweet version.
Serving Suggestion: Serve tall, over ice, as a bright, eye-catching party drink.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Does blue curaçao taste different from regular?
A: No — it's simply dyed blue; the underlying orange liqueur flavor is the same.
- Vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Blue curaçao — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Lemonade or lemon-lime soda, to top — 90 ml (3 oz)
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