Happy Hour | Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a French cocktail featuring blue Curaçao mixed with vodka and lemonade. It is typically garnished with an orange slice or a lemon slice and cherry. A Blue Lagoon is typically served in a highball glass. One variation adds a dash of lime cordial to the mix.

Although infamous in supernatural movies, the Blue Lagoon is also a much-loved cocktail.

Deriving from France, the Blue Lagoon is a combination of Curaçao mixed with vodka and lemonade, and is traditionally garnished with a slice of lemon or orange. The Blue Lagoon is traditionally served in a highball glass.

The striking colour is instantly recognisable, and has been for many years. It is widely believed that the Blue Lagoon’s roots can be traced back to the 1960s to Harry’s New York Bar in the city of Paris. Its tangy and refreshing taste has made it popular all over the world.