| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0% | BUILD | HURRICANE | 190ml |
What is Blue Lagoon (Long Drink ver)?
The Blue Lagoon is a refreshing long drink cocktail made with vodka, with approximately 11% ABV.
Created with just three ingredients—vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade (or Sprite)—it features a stunning color reminiscent of a clear, blue tropical lagoon, just as its name suggests.
Born in European resorts during the 1960s, it became an iconic summer vacation cocktail.
The vibrant blue color and orange notes from blue curaçao combine with the refreshing fizz of lemonade to maximize both visual and taste appeal.
It's the perfect cocktail to brighten the atmosphere at beaches, poolsides, or summer parties.
Blue Lagoon (Long Drink ver) ABV
The Blue Lagoon has an ABV of approximately 11%, placing it among the lighter cocktails.
The 40% vodka and 20-25% blue curaçao are well diluted by lemonade, making it easy to drink without feeling overwhelmed.
It's similar in strength to a Sea Breeze (11%) or Mojito (12%), and much lighter than a Cosmopolitan (24%) or Margarita (22%).
Served in a large highball glass with ice, the generous portion combined with low ABV makes it suitable for enjoying multiple drinks at the beach or poolside during summer.
Be mindful of overconsumption, as the sweet taste masks the alcohol quite well.
Blue Lagoon (Long Drink ver) Ingredients
- 30ml - Vodka
- 30ml - Blue Curacao
- 120ml - Lemonade
Blue Lagoon (Long Drink ver) Recipe
- Fill a hurricane glass with ice.
- Pour 30ml vodka and 30ml blue curaçao.
- Add 120ml lemonade.
- Stir gently to combine.
Adding a fresh lemon wedge enhances the zesty freshness of the drink.
Blue Lagoon (Long Drink ver) Taste
The Blue Lagoon opens with lemonade's refreshing citrus and crisp carbonation cooling your palate, followed by blue curaçao's sweet orange flavor spreading smoothly.
The vodka doesn't assert a strong taste but adds body to the overall drink.
The finish leaves a pleasant aftertaste with lemon's light acidity and the sweet lingering notes of orange liqueur.
Overall, it features a sweet, light taste reminiscent of candy or soda.
Recommended for those who enjoy sweet, refreshing drinks or find strong alcohol flavors overwhelming.
With its visual beauty added to the mix, it's also the perfect cocktail for social media photos.
Blue Lagoon (Long Drink ver) History
The exact origin of the Blue Lagoon has several theories, but it's believed to have been born in European beach resorts during the 1960s.
The most credible theory credits bartender Andy MacElhone at the Angeleterre Hotel bar in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1960.
The name 'Blue Lagoon' is said to either derive from Iceland's famous hot spring tourist destination or simply from the imagery of a blue tropical lagoon.
The cocktail's recognition grew further after the 1980 film 'The Blue Lagoon' starring Brooke Shields.
Featuring blue curaçao's artificial blue color, this cocktail gained massive popularity during the disco era of the 1970s-80s and remains beloved today as the quintessential summer beach and pool party drink.
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