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Blue Lagoon cocktail - vodka-based served in Highball glass
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Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a dazzling cocktail created in 1960 by Andy MacElhone at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, famous for its stunning electric blue color that turns heads at any gathering.

Quick Facts

Prep Time

5 min

Difficulty

easy

Glassware

highball

Ice

Cubed

Technique

Shake

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Blue Curacao
  • Lemonade
  • Cherry

Instructions

1

Pour vodka and curacao over ice in a highball glass.

2

Fill with lemonade, top with the cherry, and serve.

About This Cocktail

The Blue Lagoon is a dazzling cocktail created in 1960 by Andy MacElhone at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, famous for its stunning electric blue color that turns heads at any gathering. This refreshing highball blends smooth vodka with sweet blue curaçao and tangy lemonade, accented by a cherry for a perfectly balanced citrus-sweet flavor. Ideal for summer parties, poolside sipping, or any celebration that deserves a vibrant and visually stunning cocktail, the Blue Lagoon delivers tropical fun in every sip.

Blue Lagoon cocktail - vodka-based served in Highball glass

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