Blue Curacao Lemonade Mocktail Recipe
I keep coming back to this Blue Curacao Lemonade Mocktail for its punchy color and how refreshing it is. The recipe’s really straightforward, and you don’t need anything fancy to pull it off.
Equipment
- Tall glass or mason jar
- Bar spoon or regular spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Small pitcher or large mixing glass
- Ice cube tray
- Strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemonade homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons blue curaçao syrup non-alcoholic
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup optional, for added sweetness
- 1 lemon slice for garnish
- A few fresh mint leaves for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Water or sparkling water to top off optional
Instructions
- Fill your glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in the lemonade, blue curaçao syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
- Add simple syrup if you’re after a sweeter drink.
- Stir gently with a spoon until it looks well mixed.
- If you’re into it, top off with a splash of water or sparkling water for a lighter vibe.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a few mint leaves right on top.
- Serve it up immediately while it’s still cold.
Notes
This one’s totally non-alcoholic, so everyone can have some. If you’re not into sweet drinks, just skip the simple syrup. Blue curaçao syrup is usually in the drink mixer aisle—sometimes you have to hunt for it, but it’s worth it.
For a bit of fizz, I’ll use sparkling water instead of regular. If I’m making these for a crowd, I’ll mix a big batch in a pitcher and add ice and garnish to each glass at the last second.
The garnish is just for looks, so skip it if you’re in a rush. Fresh ingredients really do make a difference, and keeping everything cold helps the ice last longer.