Blue Lagoon

About the Blue Lagoon

Few cocktails announce themselves visually the way the Blue Lagoon does: Timber Creek’s Florida Vodka, blue curaçao, and lemon juice come together in a bright, saturated blue that looks striking before a single sip is taken, and a top of soda water keeps it light and effervescent rather than syrupy sweet. The flavor is straightforward and citrusy, with the orange forward sweetness of the curaçao balanced by tart lemon juice and lifted by the soda’s bubbles, making this more of a crowd pleasing sipper than a complex, contemplative drink, and that’s exactly the point. Underneath the color and the citrus, the vodka still matters. Florida Vodka comes out of Timber Creek’s grain to glass process on their Crestview farm, and that clean, grain forward character keeps the Blue Lagoon from tasting like flavored syrup with alcohol in it.

The curaçao provides plenty of sweetness and color on its own, so a neutral, well made vodka is what keeps the drink balanced rather than cloying. Building it is simple: shake the vodka, blue curaçao, and lemon juice with ice until well chilled, strain into a glass, and top with soda water for a light fizz. A lemon wheel or a wedge of pineapple on the rim plays nicely with the tropical, almost lagoon like presentation the color suggests, and a tall glass shows off the color better than a short one. This is a warm weather, photograph worthy cocktail, well suited to pool parties, patio hangouts, or as a fun, easy pour alongside sushi or fresh seafood, where its citrus brightness complements delicate flavors without overpowering them.

It also makes a good option for guests who want something visually fun but not overly boozy tasting. As eye catching as it is, it’s still a full cocktail, so drink it responsibly and pace yourself through the evening.

Few cocktails announce themselves visually the way the Blue Lagoon does: Timber Creek’s Florida Vodka, blue curaçao, and lemon juice come together in a bright, saturated blue that looks striking before a single sip is taken, and a top of soda water keeps it light and effervescent rather than syrupy sweet. The flavor is straightforward and citrusy, with the orange forward sweetness of the curaçao balanced by tart lemon juice and lifted by the soda’s bubbles, making this more of a crowd pleasing sipper than a complex, contemplative drink, and that’s exactly the point. Underneath the color and the citrus, the vodka still matters. Florida Vodka comes out of Timber Creek’s grain to glass process on their Crestview farm, and that clean, grain forward character keeps the Blue Lagoon from tasting like flavored syrup with alcohol in it.

The curaçao provides plenty of sweetness and color on its own, so a neutral, well made vodka is what keeps the drink balanced rather than cloying. Building it is simple: shake the vodka, blue curaçao, and lemon juice with ice until well chilled, strain into a glass, and top with soda water for a light fizz. A lemon wheel or a wedge of pineapple on the rim plays nicely with the tropical, almost lagoon like presentation the color suggests, and a tall glass shows off the color better than a short one. This is a warm weather, photograph worthy cocktail, well suited to pool parties, patio hangouts, or as a fun, easy pour alongside sushi or fresh seafood, where its citrus brightness complements delicate flavors without overpowering them.

It also makes a good option for guests who want something visually fun but not overly boozy tasting. As eye catching as it is, it’s still a full cocktail, so drink it responsibly and pace yourself through the evening.