How To make Blue Cocktails

Blue cocktails are a fun and unique addition to any party or gathering. These drinks are typically made with blue curaçao, a liqueur made from the dried peel of the laraha citrus fruit, which gives them their distinctive blue color.

One popular blue cocktail is the Blue Hawaiian. This tropical drink is made with blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, and is often garnished with a cherry and a pineapple slice. Another classic blue cocktail is the Blue Margarita, which is made with tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, and triple sec.

For a more modern twist on the blue cocktail, try the Blueberry Mojito. This refreshing drink is made with blueberries, mint, lime juice, and white rum, and is topped off with a splash of blue curaçao for a pop of color.

If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic option, the Blue Lagoon is a great choice. This drink is made with blue curaçao, lemonade, and Sprite, and is often garnished with a cherry.

No matter which blue cocktail you choose, be sure to serve them in clear glasses to showcase the beautiful blue color. And don’t be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique blue cocktails. 

Blue curaçao is the most popular blue spirit and is often used as the base for many blue cocktails. It’s a type of liqueur that is made from the dried peel of the laraha citrus fruit and flavored with various herbs and spices. It’s known for its distinct orange flavor and blue color.

Another popular blue spirit is Blue Curaçao flavoured vodka, which is a clear vodka infused with the flavour and colour of blue curaçao, this spirit is also widely used to make blue cocktails.

Blue raspberry schnapps is another blue spirit that is often used in cocktails. It is a clear, sweet liqueur that has a raspberry flavour and blue colour.

Blueberry liqueur is a spirit that is made by infusing blueberries in alcohol and is also popular for making blue cocktails.

Lastly, Blue Caracao is a popular flavoured gin, which is infused with the flavour and colour of blue curaçao, this gin is also used in some blue cocktails.

It’s worth noting that some of the mentioned spirits may not be blue in colour, they are referred as blue due to their flavour and naming.

POPULAR BLUE COCKTAILS 

Here is a recipe for a classic Blue Hawaiian cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz light rum
• 1 oz blue curaçao
• 3/4 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz coconut cream
• Pineapple slice and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and coconut cream to the shaker.
3. Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a pineapple slice and cherry.
6. Enjoy your Blue Hawaiian cocktail!

You can also try to make a Blue Margarita, which is another classic blue cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz tequila
• 1 oz blue curaçao
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• Salt and lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim the edge of a glass with salt.
2. Fill a shaker with ice.
3. Add the tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, and triple sec to the shaker.
4. Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
5. Strain the mixture into the salt-rimmed glass.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel.
7. Enjoy your Blue Margarita!

Blue Lagoon Cocktail 

The Blue Lagoon cocktail is a non-alcoholic, refreshing drink that is perfect for parties and gatherings. Here’s a recipe for how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 oz blue curaçao
• 1/2 cup lemonade
• 1/2 cup sprite
• Cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass, mix together the blue curaçao, lemonade and Sprite.
2. Add ice to the glass.
3. Stir gently to combine.
4. Garnish with a cherry.
5. Enjoy your Blue Lagoon cocktail!

You can adjust the amount of ingredients to your taste. For example, if you like your drinks sweeter, you can add more lemonade or less sprite. If you like it more tangy, you can add more lemonade or more sprite.

You can also try adding a splash of pineapple juice or cranberry juice to give it a different flavour.

You can also garnish with a lime wheel or a pineapple slice instead of a cherry.

This is a simple recipe to make a Blue Lagoon Cocktail, you can play around with different ingredients to make it more personalised to your taste.

Remember to use fresh ingredients and adjust the measurements to your taste. Happy mixing!