Cocktail Blue Lagoon - an extraordinary combination of vodka and liqueur

Fans of exotic alcohol appreciate this cocktail for its unique color, rich taste and ease of production. Any novice bartender can create the Blue Lagoon cocktail at home. The traditional recipe uses all available ingredients, and when mixed, a real masterpiece emerges.

Historical reference. The Blue Lagoon recipe was invented by South American bartender Andy McElhone in 1960. At first it was believed that the cocktail was named after the movie of the same name, which was very popular at that time. But later it turned out that the movie has nothing to do with the drink. The Blue Lagoon is a thermal resort in Iceland that McElhone once visited. The color of the purchased cocktail reminded him of the beauty he had seen there.

According to another version, “The Blue Lagoon” was made for the first time by the French painter Paul Gauguin, after doctors forbade him to drink absinthe. After moving to Tahiti, he began experimenting with mixing different spirits. But this guess did not find evidence, and remained a legend.

Blue Lagoon Recipe

Composition and proportions:

Blue Curacao liqueur – 10 ml;
vodka – 50 ml;
sprite – 150 ml;
lemon – 1 slice;
ice cubes – 200 gr.

Manufacturing

1. Fill a tall glass (highball) with ice cubes.

2. Mix vodka and liqueur in a shaker.

3. Pour the contents of the shaker into a glass.

4. Add a sprite.

5. Garnish the purchased cocktail with a slice of lemon.

Each of the ingredients does its part. Vodka imparts strength and bitterness to the cocktail, blue liqueur is responsible for sweetness and unique color, sprite adds notes of citrus, lowers the strength and neutralizes the burning taste of vodka.

Maybe you will like some of them too. Recently, almost all bartenders began to replace vodka with light rum or gin. If you want, you can try it, but personally I don’t see the point in it.

The combination of alcohol and Sprite can lead to rapid intoxication. To neutralize this effect, you should mix the drink well with a spoon, then the carbon dioxide will disappear, making the cocktail less intoxicating.

The entire manufacturing process is shown in the video, but the proportions are the same and another ingredient is added - lemon juice. This recipe can be considered as a candidate for the traditional version.

How to drink Blue Lagoon

This low-alcohol cocktail is drunk through a straw in small sips. It perfectly relieves thirst in the summer heat. But true connoisseurs enjoy it at any time of the year. They say that the “Blue Lagoon” raises your tone and adds strength. Naturally, in limited quantities.

Bewitching cocktail Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon cocktail is an exotic alcoholic drink with an unusual color and ordinary production. Refreshes and invigorates like the morning sea breeze. It will give a delicate aftertaste with a barely noticeable citrus note.

Historical reference

They invented the Blue Lagoon alcoholic cocktail in America. Bartender Andy McElhone created the recipe for the perfect cocktail in 1960, while also creating the extravagant color of the drink.

The title of the story turned out to be quite ordinary. Andy named the cocktail after an Icelandic thermal spa. The translucent blue color in the glass glass reminded McElhone of the most beautiful spring he had once been near.

There is another unconfirmed version of the appearance of the Blue Lagoon. She says: the cocktail was invented by the French painter Gauguin. When the doctor forbade him to drink absinthe, he began tests so as not to deprive himself of the ability to drink alcohol. Combining various ingredients and experimenting with flavors, he developed his own “perfect drink.”

Blue Lagoon cocktail recipe at home

Typically, a Blue Lagoon alcoholic cocktail includes three main components (vodka, Sprite and blue citrus liqueur). Everything can be found on store shelves. Therefore, there is no difficulty in making a cocktail at home.

buy vodka of good quality without third-party nasty and pungent odors (it is responsible not only for the strength, but also “sets the intelligent tone” of the upcoming drink);
the liqueur is usually Blue Curaçao, although substitution with analogues is not prohibited (Bolls or syrup for a non-alcoholic version). The main notes are citrus notes and luxurious blue color;
Gas-water is needed to harmonize the taste and reduce the strength of the drink to a suitable level.

To quickly prepare for the arrival of guests and amaze them with new drinks, we also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the recipes for the eccentric cocktails Rainbow and Lamborghini.

Cocktail ingredients blue lagoon

150 ml Sprite soda;
10 ml Blue Curacao liqueur;
50 ml vodka;
slice of lemon;
180-200 gr. ice crushed or in cubes.

Manufacturing

In a shaker or other container that seals tightly, whisk together the liqueur and vodka.
Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
Pour the previously prepared alcohol mix and gas-water into a glass.
A piece of lemon will decorate the finished cocktail.

Non-alcoholic blue lagoon cocktail

This version of the drink includes the following ingredients:

150 ml of citrus-flavored soda (lemon, orange);
30 ml Blue Curaçao syrup, another blue syrup with an orange note;
10 ml lime juice;
ice in cubes;
slice of lime (lemon) for decoration.

The ingredients are mixed and placed in glasses.

A slice of citrus can decorate the serving. A wine glass with the Blue Lagoon looks original, the edges of which should be dipped in sugar (the edges should be slightly moistened with water beforehand).

Blue Lagoon

Fill a Hurricane glass with ice.
Pour in vodka and liqueur.
Fill the remaining size with sprite and stir gently with a cocktail spoon.
Garnish with a slice of pineapple or lemon.

There are two versions of the origin of the cocktail. According to one reliable story, it was first prepared in the 60s of the last century by bartender Andy McElhone. The drink is named after a resort in Iceland, and not the movie of the same name, which was popular in those years. According to the second version, the “Blue Lagoon” was invented by the painter Paul Gauguin after the ban on the use of absinthe.

What do they drink with?

The drink is pleasant to drink with the freshest fruit. Most often, this cocktail is drunk without a snack - it perfectly relieves thirst and tones up.

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Blue Lagoon: cocktail recipe

Almost all of us have given up consuming strong alcohol, preferring low-alcohol or non-alcoholic cocktails. Such drinks are even more pleasant to drink, they are perfectly refreshing and toning, and at the same time they actually do not harm your health. They are also easy to prepare at home.

Fans of unusual drinks will appreciate the Blue Lagoon cocktail. The first time he saw the light was on the menu of New York's Harry's Bar in the middle of the 20th century. Since that time, its traditional recipe has not changed. At the same time, slightly modified recipes for the Blue Lagoon cocktail appeared, which we will talk about later. It will be great if you also have a shaker at home (for mixing ingredients), a jigger (helps maintain clear proportions of ingredients) and a special cocktail spoon. In general, preparing this tonic drink will be quite simple even without them.

Traditional Blue Lagoon

The main component of the Blue Lagoon cocktail is Blue Curacao syrup. It is he who assigns that unique color and is responsible for the “sweetness” of the drink. Let's try to create an exotic cocktail right at home.

Ingredients needed

To make it you will need:

Vodka – 50 ml;
Blue Curacao syrup – 20 ml;
Drink “Sprite” – 150 ml;
Ice (in cubes) – 200 g;
Pineapple - for decoration.

Choose traditional vodka, without additives. You need very little pineapple - almost a couple of slices. It is attached to the edge of the glass and creates the desired ambiance.

Traditional Blue Lagoon

Manufacturing process

First, we take a wonderful cocktail glass - as a standard, it should be a Hurricane (400 ml):

First, fill the glass with pieces of ice.
Mix vodka and Blue Curacao in a shaker and pour the acquired consistency over ice. If you don’t have a shaker, then simply pour any component one by one into a glass.
Then add the Sprite drink and mix everything carefully with a cocktail spoon.
In fact, the Blue Lagoon cocktail itself is ready. You will already see how luxuriously its rich blue color shimmers.
All that remains is to decorate the glass. To do this, we “cling” a slice of pineapple to its edge, and insert a cocktail tube inside.

Now you can enjoy the beautiful tonic taste of the Laguna cocktail, prepared according to a traditional recipe.

Blue Lagoon cocktail with lemon

Just swap Sprite for lemonade in the traditional recipe and add lemon juice, and our Blue Lagoon cocktail will sparkle with new colors. We are, of course, talking about gastronomic “colors”. In color, it will still remind us of a lagoon in the waters of a carefree blue-blue sea.

Ingredients needed

For this version of the cocktail we will need:

Blue Curacao liqueur (you can’t live without it) – 20 ml;
Vodka – 50 ml;
Lemon juice – 20 ml;
Pieces of ice – 150 g;
Lemonade – 100 ml;
Lemon – a few slices (for decoration).

Lemon can be replaced with lime if desired.

Blue Lagoon cocktail with lemon

Manufacturing process

Let's prepare two glasses for serving the cocktail, a shaker and get started:

Place ice on the bottom of each glass in equal proportions.
Mix vodka with lemon juice and lemonade in a shaker. If you don’t have a shaker, just mix in a separate container (of suitable size).
Divide the resulting alcohol mixture equally between 2 glasses.
Pour Blue Curacao into any glass. Due to the fact that syrup is heavier than other watery components, it will slowly sink to the bottom. With all this, you will see a beautiful gradient color.
A lemon slice can be placed inside the drink, and another one can be attached to the edge of the glass.
All that remains is to insert a cocktail straw and you can enjoy “heavenly pleasure” by imagining yourself on the shore of a sea lagoon.

Non-alcoholic “Blue Lagoon”

Those who have completely given up alcohol are also not deprived of the ability to experience this excellent drink. Let's make a few adjustments to the traditional recipe, and now you already understand how to create a non-alcoholic Blue Lagoon cocktail.

Ingredients needed

The following components will be useful to us:

Lemon juice – 20 ml;
“Blue Curacao” – 30 ml;
Drink “Sprite” – 150 ml;
Ice (pieces) – 150 g;
Lemon or lime - 2 slices for decoration.

By the way, you can exchange “Sprite” for another popular drink – “SevenUp” (7UP). It will also turn out delicious.

Non-alcoholic “Blue Lagoon”

Manufacturing process

The mixing scheme for the components of the non-alcoholic “Blue Lagoon” does not differ from its alcoholic version:

First, put pieces of ice into a traditional Hurricane.
In a shaker, mix your favorite drink (Sprite or 7UP) with lemon juice. If you don’t have a shaker, you can combine the ingredients directly in the glass using a cocktail spoon.
Pour in Blue Curacao syrup and get a luxurious, refreshing drink with an equally beautiful and rich blue color.
Usually we add extreme strokes. This is a slice of lemon or lime on the edge of the glass and, of course, a cocktail straw.

With this composition, you can treat even a child to the Blue Lagoon cocktail. We are convinced that he will enjoy the unusual tonic taste of the drink.

Blue Lagoon cocktail with lime and pineapple

In this recipe we suggest experimenting a little. Moreover, we literally know that the experiment will work. The end result is a refreshed version of the traditional Blue Lagoon cocktail with notes of lime and pineapple. You can also find out what comes out of it simply by preparing it at home.

Ingredients needed

This version of the cocktail for us will contain completely familiar ingredients:

Vodka (ordinary) – 50 ml;
Carbonated drink “Sprite” – 100 ml;
Pineapple juice – 20 ml;
Lime juice – 20 ml;
Blue Curacao syrup – 30 ml;
Pieces of ice – 130 gr.

There's something special about lime, but if you can't get it, feel free to substitute lemon. For decoration, you can also prepare a slice of orange, lemon or pineapple.

Blue Lagoon cocktail with lime and pineapple

Manufacturing process

We prepare a glass and start demonstrating our bartender skills:

First place pieces of ice in the glass.
Pour vodka, both types of juice and a carbonated drink into a shaker. Mix them well and pour into a glass.
If you don’t have a shaker, immediately add the watery ingredients (not counting the syrup) into the glass and carefully (but painstakingly) mix with a spoon.
Pour Blue Curacao over the top, which will spread perfectly throughout the glass.
All that remains is to add beauty and exoticism to our Blue Lagoon cocktail. To do this, hang a slice of your favorite citrus or pineapple on the edge of the glass, and insert a straw inside.

The result is a luxurious soft drink that is good not only in the summer, but at any other time of the year. Any additional component of the Blue Lagoon cocktail has its own significance. Gas-water lowers the alcohol level, lemon muffles the taste of vodka and adds sourness, and Blue Curacao syrup gives it that unique color.

Almost all bartenders continue to experiment with the composition of the cocktail and, instead of vodka, drink other strong alcoholic drinks - the same rum or gin. You can try such recipes as an experience, but in our opinion, in the traditional execution, “Blue Lagoon” comes out the most delicious.