The Blue Lagoon cocktail is associated with the sea, the sun and a relaxing break on the coast. It is served in every self-respecting bar, and the bartender does not have the right to be called a professional without mastering this recipe. And we will teach you the intricacies of making a cocktail at home and talk about the most effective ways of serving it.
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Blue Lagoon cocktail - the story of the drink
The story of the invention of the cocktail is shrouded in myths. There is a version that its author was the famous artist Paul Gauguin. It's no secret that he drew inspiration from absinthe along with his comrades - at that time absinthe was in demand among creative people. Once a hallucinogenic drink the artist was simply forbidden to drink by doctors - absinthe began to threaten the health of a genius. He went to Tahiti and there found a muse in the form of blue waves of sea water. Achieving color similarity, Gauguin began to mix various alcoholic drinks ... so the “Blue Lagoon” appeared!
The official version says that the "Blue Lagoon" was invented by bartender from America of Scottish origin Andy McElhon. He visited the Spanish thermal spa, was struck by its beauty, and after returning to America he mixed blue liquor with lemonade and vodka, trying to repeat the colors he saw.
Be that as it may, but today the cocktail is very popular. They constantly drink it in Ibiza, where they enjoy life for days on end, they love it very much in night clubs and at foam parties. No one will give up a breath of sparkling “Lagoon” on a hot summer day!
Classic Blue Lagoon Cocktail Recipe
The classic recipe necessarily includes the main component and the highlight of the cocktail, liquor, which gives the “Lagoon” the Martian blue color - the legendary Blue Curacao. The birthplace of liquor is an island in the Caribbean with the same name. The drink is made from bitter oranges laratha. They are considered the property of the island, because citrus fruits grow today only there and nowhere else. In addition to liquor, vodka, lemonade, ice and mint are always present - they do not eat it, but use it only for decoration.
The first Blue Curacao liquor was launched by De Kiper. This manufacturer still holds the brand to this day, and it is his drink that is recognized as the best in the world. Although the "replicas" of liquor are not a single dozen released.
The main components of the cocktail
The composition of the cocktail includes such, in general, simple, ingredients
- quality vodka - 70 ml;
- 250 ml of sprite;
- 300 g of ice cubes;
- 30 ml of liquor;
- sprig of mint.
The nuances of cooking, how to mix the components?
The Blue Lagoon alcoholic cocktail is mixed in a glass, which is always used by professional bartenders at work (it is called highball).
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- Ice is put in highball, vodka is poured into a thin stream, and Blue Curacao is added at the very end.
- The mixture is whipped, and then gently poured into a cocktail glass, where it is mixed with lemonade.
- The final touch is decoration. It entirely depends on the imagination of the bartender and can be tied to the theme of the holiday.
At Hawaiian parties, it is customary to decorate it magnificently, and for home gatherings a modest but very fresh leaf of mint is enough.
How to drink the "Blue Lagoon"?
"Blue Lagoon" refers to drinks of the long drink category - they do not drink it in one gulp, but in small sips, savoring it, enjoying the aftertaste and a citrus note. The classic recipe includes vodka, although it is softened with liquor and is almost not felt. There remains only a characteristic bitterness and, of course, a degree - in the drink, according to the most conservative estimates, it is not less than 20%.
Making a non-alcoholic cocktail
The non-alcoholic Blue Lagoon cocktail is prepared with Blue Curacao syrup. It is also a bright blue color, and the taste is dominated by an orange with a bitterness of mandarin. This version will be appreciated by friends at a beach party in the hot summer, when you want to freshen up, but there is no desire to lose control of yourself. By the way, such a cocktail can be served to children for any occasion.
To prepare one portion of the non-alcoholic Blue Lagoon you will need:
- lime juice - 30 g;
- Sprite lemonade - 200 ml;
- Blue Curacao syrup - 20 ml;
- ice crumb - 150 g;
- slice of lemon;
- mint leaf.
Instead of "Sprite" for a cocktail, you can take sparkling water with lemon juice, slightly sweetened with cane sugar to taste. Homemade lemonade and regular soda are also suitable.
- Whisk the ice crumbs slightly in a blender (it is even better to use a special glass - shape). The ice in the glass should be approximately two-thirds of the total.
- Pour lemonade, syrup and lime juice into the crumbs. Mix everything and pour into a cocktail glass.
- Serve with a straw, decorating a glass with a leaf of mint.
The drink comes out light, cooling and does not dizzy at all!
How to serve a drink beautifully?
The “Blue Lagoon” is often called the Martian, alien drink for its rich blue tint. No doubt, this is one of the most spectacular cocktails in the world. Since the drink is elegant, it evokes vivid associations with the sea, tropical islands and a carefree vacation, it is customary to serve it, decorated with exotic fruits.
Most often, a cocktail is decorated with:
- carambola stars
- slices of ripe pineapple;
- slices of lemon;
- unusual umbrellas, tubes with tassels at the top - they stick a lot, making the glass look magnificent and festive.
A new trend is to decorate the Blue Lagoon with cranberry berries. Moreover, it is often added directly to the drink. Kislinka gives the drink a new flavor that fans of the Martian cocktail like.
Interesting variations of alcoholic cocktail
Today, in many bars they are experimenting: they replace vodka with gin, white rum, and any transparent liquors. The taste of cocktails also changes - each new ingredient slightly modifies the drink familiar to everyone. And for everyone who likes a light drink without alcohol, we suggest preparing a non-alcoholic option. It is no less tasty and just as effective when served, if you decorate it with imagination.
No wonder the Blue Lagoon has gained worldwide fame. Her secret is in the skillful balance of all components, where everyone is in their place. Vodka gives the drink a slight bitterness, fills with strength. Blue liquor gives sweetness, and Sprite enlivens the cocktail with cheerful bubbles, at the same time reducing its degree.
If you don’t want to get drunk quickly by drinking a glass of Martian drink - mix the drink with a cocktail tube: the gases will disappear and the drink will not immediately rush to your head.
