Description
Tropical paradise meets mixology magic in this strawberry blue lagoon cocktail, blending Caribbean rum with azure blue curaçao and fresh strawberry puree. Refreshing waves of fruity flavor dance across palates, inviting summer memories with each delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) vodka
- 0.75 ounces (22 milliliters) blue curacao
Fruity Components:
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) strawberry syrup
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 4 ounces (118 milliliters) lemonade
Garnish and Extras:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon slices
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail shaker by adding a generous amount of ice cubes to create the perfect frosty environment for mixing.
- Pour vodka, blue curaçao, vibrant strawberry syrup, and fresh tangy lemon juice into the prepared shaker.
- Seal the shaker tightly and vigorously shake the mixture, allowing the ingredients to dance and blend while creating a refreshing, well-chilled concoction.
- Select a tall highball or hurricane glass and fill it with fresh ice to maintain the drink’s cool temperature.
- Carefully strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass, ensuring a smooth and even pour.
- Crown the cocktail with a splash of sparkling lemonade or zesty lemon-lime soda, creating a light and effervescent top layer.
- Use a long bar spoon to gently swirl and integrate the layers, mixing the vibrant blue and red hues into a mesmerizing gradient.
- Artfully garnish the rim with plump, ripe strawberries, delicate lemon wheel slices, and fragrant mint leaves to enhance both visual appeal and aromatic profile.
Notes
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the cocktail extra cold and refreshing throughout serving.
- Use fresh strawberries for homemade syrup to enhance natural fruity flavor and avoid artificial sweetness.
- Adjust sweetness levels by experimenting with different ratios of strawberry syrup and lemonade for personalized taste.
- Consider low-alcohol version by reducing vodka amount or replacing with sparkling water for lighter, more refreshing drink option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg