Easy Blue Lagoon Mocktail Recipe
Published Jul 05, 2023 Updated Mar 25, 2026
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This blue lagoon mocktail is a sparkling, citrusy non-alcoholic drink made with blue curacao syrup, lemonade, fresh lemon juice, and lemon-lime soda. It comes together in five minutes, looks absolutely stunning in a glass, and is the kind of drink that gets everyone asking what you made. Perfect for baby showers, brunch, summer parties, Fourth of July, or any time you want something festive without the alcohol.
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What is a Blue Lagoon Mocktail?
The classic Blue Lagoon is a cocktail made with vodka, blue curacao liqueur, lemonade, and citrus soda. It gets its signature vivid blue color from the blue curacao.
This mocktail version swaps the vodka and alcoholic liqueur for blue curacao syrup, which is the non-alcoholic version. You’ll also see it called a virgin blue lagoon, which is exactly the same thing. It gives you that same gorgeous color and the mild orange-citrus flavor of the original, without any alcohol. The result is bright, bubbly, and just sweet enough.
If you love a vivid blue drink, my Blue Hawaiian Mocktail is another stunning option made with pineapple juice and coconut flavors.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Y’all, this one has become a go-to in my mocktail lineup and for good reason. It takes five minutes flat, uses just four ingredients, and that deep, vivid blue color from the curacao syrup makes everyone stop and ask what you’re drinking.
It’s also one of those drinks that genuinely works for everyone at the table. Kids, pregnant mamas, and non-drinkers can all enjoy it, and it scales up into a pitcher for a crowd without any extra effort. The shaker method gets everything ice cold fast, so it hits the glass exactly the way it should.
Ingredient Notes
- Lemonade: The base of the drink. Store-bought works great here. It provides the tart, citrusy backbone that balances the sweetness of the syrup.
- Fresh lemon juice: Just a small amount, but it makes a real difference. It brightens the whole drink and cuts through any heaviness from the syrup.
- Blue curacao syrup: This is the non-alcoholic version of blue curacao liqueur. It has a light, sweet orange flavor and is what gives the drink its vivid blue color. Look for it at BevMo, Total Wine, World Market, or online. Keep in mind that the color intensity can vary slightly between brands. The Torani brand is widely available and alcohol-free. Make sure the label says syrup, not liqueur.
- Lemon-lime soda or sparkling water: This goes in last to keep the fizz. Sprite or 7UP gives a classic sweet, bubbly finish. Olipop or Zevia are great lower-sugar options that still taste bright and fizzy. Sparkling water keeps it lighter and less sweet if you want something more refreshing than sugary.
- Ice: Crushed ice works best here. It chills the drink faster and looks beautiful in a hurricane glass.
- Lemon slice and maraschino cherry: Classic garnish that makes it look like something you ordered poolside. Add a cocktail umbrella, and you’ve got a full moment.
How to Make This Blue Lagoon Mocktail
Step 1: Add the lemonade, fresh lemon juice, and blue curacao syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill it about halfway with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. You want everything well chilled and combined.
Step 2: Fill your hurricane glass with crushed ice. Strain or pour the shaken mixture over the ice. The drink should look bright, vivid blue at this point.
Step 3: Top slowly with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir so the soda blends without going flat. Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
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Expert Tips
- Do not shake the soda. The lemon-lime soda always goes in after shaking. Shaking it into the mix will flatten your bubbles fast.
- Crushed ice over cubed. Crushed ice packs more tightly, chills the drink faster, and gives you that frosty, beachy look in the glass. If you only have ice cubes, that works fine too.
- Making a pitcher for a crowd. Mix the lemonade, lemon juice, and blue curacao syrup together in a pitcher and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. This is especially handy for Fourth of July parties or baby showers where you want a self-serve drink station. When you’re ready to serve, pour over individual glasses of ice and top each one with soda. Do not add the soda to the pitcher or it’ll go flat before anyone gets a glass.
- Cocktail version. Want to make this one for the adults? Add 1 to 1.5 oz of coconut rum or your vodka of choice to the shaker before mixing. The coconut rum is especially good here. If you’re building out a mocktail menu for a party, my Strawberry Pineapple Mojito Mocktail pairs beautifully alongside this one.
- Citrus swaps. Not a lemon fan? Swap the fresh lemon juice for lime juice or a splash of orange juice. It changes the flavor slightly but still plays beautifully with the blue curacao syrup.
Recipe FAQs
The syrup is alcohol-free, but you have to make sure you’re buying the right one. Blue curacao liqueur is alcoholic (around 20% ABV). The syrup is the non-alcoholic version and will say “syrup” on the label. The Torani brand is a reliable, widely available option that is completely alcohol-free. Always check your label to be sure.
It tastes like a bright, sparkling lemonade with a mild orange sweetness and a hint of tropical citrus. It’s refreshing and not overly heavy. The color is more dramatic than the flavor, honestly, which is part of what makes it so fun.
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Easy Blue Lagoon Mocktail Recipe
Ingredients
Mocktail
- 4 oz lemonade
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz blue curacao syrup
- lemon lime soda or sparkling water (Olipop or Zevia are my favorite)
- lemon slice and cherry for garnish
Cocktail Version
- ADD 1-1.5 oz coconut rum or vodka of choice
Instructions
- Add everything except the lemon lime soda to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Pour over crushed ice and top with lemon lime soda and a lemon slice and cherry and slice.
Notes
- Do not shake the soda. The lemon-lime soda always goes in after shaking. Shaking it into the mix will flatten your bubbles fast.
- Crushed ice over cubed. Crushed ice packs more tightly, chills the drink faster, and gives you that frosty, beachy look in the glass. If you only have ice cubes, that works fine too.
- Making a pitcher for a crowd. Mix the lemonade, lemon juice, and blue curacao syrup together in a pitcher and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. This is especially handy for Fourth of July parties or baby showers where you want a self-serve drink station. When you’re ready to serve, pour over individual glasses of ice and top each one with soda. Do not add the soda to the pitcher or it’ll go flat before anyone gets a glass.
- Cocktail version. Want to make this one for the adults? Add 1 to 1.5 oz of coconut rum or your vodka of choice to the shaker before mixing. The coconut rum is especially good here. If you’re building out a mocktail menu for a party, my Strawberry Pineapple Mojito Mocktail pairs beautifully alongside this one.
- Citrus swaps. Not a lemon fan? Swap the fresh lemon juice for lime juice or a splash of orange juice. It changes the flavor slightly but still plays beautifully with the blue curacao syrup.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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