Refreshing Blue Curacao lemonade drink has a sweet orange peel like flavor and a vibrant blue color. Add some lemons and you've got the perfect lemonade! It's an easy drink recipe with only three ingredients! (Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, soy free, vegan, vegetarian). **Recipe contains food dyes
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Blue Curacao Lemonade
Blue curaçao is a bright blue liqueur that is made from the peel of bitter oranges. It is a sweet and citrusy, with a distinctive flavor and color that makes it a popular choice for cocktails.
There are many ways to use blue curaçao in cocktails and other beverages.
Refreshing Blue Curacao Lemonade Recipe
A recipe for refreshing blue curacao lemonade includes:
- Blue Curacao Syrup
- Vodka, tonic water or non alcoholic vodka
- Lemonade
Blue Curacao Syrup...
There are two types of blue curacao available on the market:
- Blue Curacao liquor (alcoholic): The liquor contains alcohol and can be used in this recipe if you would like. It has a nice orange flavor with a hint of bitters. You can find it a your local liquor store or grocery store. To get it's color, blue dye is added.
- Blue Curacao syrup (non alcoholic): You can even find a nonalcoholic blue curacao on the market that can be found with the mixers at your local grocery store or is available online. It also has the nice orange flavor with a hint of bitters to it. To get it's pretty blue color, blue dye is added.
Tonic
To offset the sweet from the lemonade and blue curacao you will need to add some balance to the drink and some tonic is perfect for adding that balance.
- Vodka (alcoholic): Typically vodka is added but you can omit it or use a non alcoholic vodka.
- Tonic (non alcoholic): There are several good non alcoholic vodka substitutes on the market. Easy and simple substitutes that can be found at almost any store or market are unflavored tonic or seltzer water. If you want to splurge there are even some great non alcoholic vodkas available online now. There are many different brands on the market as well as non alcoholic gin, rum and vodka.
Lemonade...
A sweet and tangy lemonade rounds out this delicious drink recipe. Use regular lemonade. You can use sugar free lemonade if you would like.
What Can I Serve Blue Curacao Lemonade With?
This recipe pairs perfect with our watermelon jicama salsa and brie bruschetta or would taste perfect with our Fourth of July menu! Our Fourth of July menu uses only FIVE ingredients total for our main, side and dessert!
Questions
Blue Curacao Cocktails You'll Love to Make
You might hear this drink name go by Blue Lagoon. A Blue Lagoon drink also contains blue curacao, lemonade and vodka. You could also learn how to make sangria.
How Do You Make a Cocktail with Blue Curacao?
You can make a cocktail with blue curacao syrup and lemonade. Add some vodka, tonic water or non alcoholic vodka. Finally you can experiment with different add ins like coconut cream, pineapple and rum.
Making a Non Alcoholic Blue Curacao Instead
This is a simple recipe to make non alcoholic. Non alcoholic blue curacao syrup can be bought in stores and online. Generally, you can substitute tonic water or non alcoholic vodka for the vodka in the recipe.
Blue Curacao Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka, tonic, seltzer or non alcoholic vodka
- 1 oz blue curacao liquor (alcoholic) or syrup (non alcoholic)
- 3-4 oz lemonade (sugar free can be substituted)
Instructions
- Add and stir all ingredients in a glass. Top with ice and garnish with lemon and/or orange slices. Serve.
Notes
To Store:
Drink can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two.Blue Curacao Syrup...
You can use either of the two types of blue curacao available on the market:- Blue Curacao liquor (alcoholic): This version contains alcohol and can be used in this recipe if you would like. It has a nice orange flavor with a hint of bitters. You can find it a your local liquor store or grocery store. To get it's color, blue dye is added.
- Blue Curacao syrup (non alcoholic): There is a nonalcoholic blue curacao on the market that can be found with the mixers at your local grocery store or is available online. It also has the nice orange flavor with a hint of bitters to it. To get it's pretty blue color, blue dye is added.
Tonic...
To offset the sweet from the lemonade and blue curacao there needs to be some balance to the drink and some tonic is perfect for adding that balance.- Vodka (alcoholic): Typically vodka is added but you can omit it or use a non alcoholic vodka.
- Tonic (non alcoholic): There are several good non alcoholic vodka substitutes on the market. Easy and simple substitutes that can be found at almost any store or market are unflavored tonic or seltzer water. If you want to splurge there are even some great non alcoholic vodkas available online now. ArKay is one that is available online from retailers like Amazon. Strykk is another brand that will soon be on the market as well with non alcoholic gin, rum and vodka. Seedlip has been a very popular brand and also contains a vodka like substitute.
Liz
I made this for a party and it was such a fun drink! My friends loved it too!
Amanda Dixon
This is such a delightful summer drink! I made it over the weekend, and the curacao gave it such a nice citrusy kick, and the color is just stunning.
Juliannne
This was a huge hit! Super tasty and refreshing. I really love the gorgeous bright blue color too!
Jane
This drink is so refreshing and delicious! The blue curacao gives it a sweet citrus flavor, while the lemonade is super light and refreshing. It's definitely worth trying, especially if you like sweet drinks.
Janice
This lemonade was so refreshing! I recently made it, and my husband also loves it! This is a must-try!