Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe To Make At Home; Key Tips Included
The striking blue hue of a tall, tropical drink is what makes the blue lagoon cocktail a standout classic – visually as well as in flavour. Popular for its aesthetic and simplistic composition, the citrus-forward concoction derives its colour from the use of blue curacao – an orange-flavoured liqueur made using the Laraha citrus in the Caribbean islands. The slightly tangy beverage also has multiple variations – one of which uses lime cordial instead of lemonade as a key ingredient. For a more pronounced flavour or sweetness, some recipes also include a small quantity of pineapple juice.
Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe For Two
Ingredients
- 30 ml vodka
- 30 ml blue curacao liqueur
- 120 ml lemonade
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
- Pineapple wedge, for garnish
Method
- Combine the vodka, blue curacao liqueur and lemonade in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
- Strain into a hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish as necessary and serve immediately, with a cocktail umbrella for additional visual appeal.
Key Tips To Perfect The Blue Lagoon Cocktail
- For an effervescent variation, halve the quantity of lemonade used in the recipe and make up for the deficit using soda or sparkling water.
- If store-bought or fresh lemonade is too tart to taste, add some simple syrup to balance flavour. Alternately, if you find the cocktail to be too sweet, simply add some fresh lemon juice in.
- It is absolutely imperative to use crushed ice over cubed, due to its slower melting speed which reduces dilution of the drink rapidly.
- Shaking the mixture is crucial to aerate the cocktail adequately, since it provides a lighter texture – compared to stirring the drink, which might result in an uneven combination of elements.
- Always use garnishes that contrast the blue colour of the cocktail to enhance its aesthetic appeal – think bright red cherries, pineapple wedges, orange wheels or even fresh green herbs for aromatic value.
- It is ideal to assemble the cocktail just before it is ready to serve, since leaving the drink sitting around might not only dilute its consistency, but also its colour vibrancy.
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