Blue Lemonade Cocktail
A bright, citrusy blue cocktail that mixes vodka, blue curaçao, fresh lemonade, lemon juice, and a splash of sparkling water. Balanced, refreshing, and perfect for warm days.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Strainer
- Mixing spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Tall glass or highball
- Ice cubes
- Small knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 3 oz lemonade fresh-prepared
- 0.5 oz lemon juice fresh
- 1 oz sparkling water to top
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- blueberries a few, optional for color
- lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade, and fresh lemon juice.
- Shake for about 10 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top slowly with sparkling water and stir gently to keep the bubbles.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a few blueberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by using more or less lemonade. Club soda can replace sparkling water for a bigger fizz. For a mocktail, skip the vodka and swap blue raspberry syrup for the curaçao to keep the color and fruitiness.