Bright, bold, and refreshingly simple. This Blue Lagoon cocktail is all about clean citrus flavor wrapped in tropical color. It’s the kind of drink that looks like a beach vacation in a glass… without the sand in your shoes.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Refreshingly light
- Cools you down in the hot summer by the pool or on the beach
- Beautiful to look at and tasty to drink
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Blue Curacao
- Fresh lemonade
Food Photography Tips & Gear for Cocktail Shots
I wanted this drink to feel tropical, colorful, and refreshing, so I went with a blue and orange color theme. To save time during the photo session, I used fake ice and a spray bottle to create a realistic, freshly-made look. Photography tip: I wiped the glasses with Rain-X to help the water bead up more. This was just for the photos.
Behind the Scenes – Styling the Blue Lagoon
- Color Theme: Blue + orange for a tropical, refreshing vibe.
- Fake Ice: Used to save time and keep the look consistent.
- Water Beads: Lightly misted with a spray bottle for a “just made” effect.
- Pro Tip: Wipe glasses with Rain-X to help water bead up more (only for non-consumable drinks).
Behind the Scenes – Lighting Setup
- Light Source: Strobe light GODOX AD200 Pro with Godox 24"x 35" 60 x 90cm Honeycomb Grid Softbox Soft Box with Bowens Mount from the back to enhance glass texture and liquid color.
- Light Control: White foam board to bounce light and fill shadows.
Behind the Scenes – Camera Gear
- Camera: Nikon D850.
- Lens: Nikon 105mm Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G prime for sharp detail and creamy background blur.
- Stability: Tripod for consistent framing and sharp focus.
- Extras: Reflector to direct light exactly where needed.
Blue Lagoon Cocktail
Bright, bold, and refreshingly simple. This Blue Lagoon Cocktail is all about clean citrus flavor wrapped in tropical color. It’s the kind of drink that looks like a beach vacation in a glass… without the sand in your shoes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce Blue Curacao
- 6 ounces good quality lemonade
Instructions
- In a chilled highball glass, combine ingredients over ice. And garnish with a cherry and an orange wedge. You can also add the ingredients into a cocktail shaker to combine, and pour over ice.
Notes
*Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary.*
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 7.8mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 19gProtein: 0g
Anthony Allen says
Want to make for my birthday party in a big batch! What’s the recipe for that
Mary says
Depends on how many servings you want. So for 4 servings it would be 6 ounces vodka, 2 ounces Blue Curacao and 24 ounces lemonade. You can double or triple from there.
yumchief says
Nice recipe and photos, but the Blue lagoon should mix in a shaker.