This blue lagoon mocktail is a refreshing summer drink that's non-alcoholic and super easy to make. Just a minute or two of prep stands between you and this tangy citrus drink.
Recipe: $0.91 | Per Serving: $0.91 | Servings: 1

This virgin blue lagoon mocktail recipe perfectly replicates the taste of the original without any alcohol, making it suitable for the whole family.
It's simply a mix of 7-up and blue-colored sugar syrup with added citrus flavor, ideal for any occasion, especially summer. For a seasonal mocktail, try our Spiced Orange Ginger Ale Mocktail.
The best part? You likely have all the ingredients on hand already, and anything you don't can easily be found at your local grocery store, minus the alcohol section.
For more refreshing beverages, explore How to Make an Italian Soda, Whipped Frozen Lemonade, and Purple Cow Float.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- It's easy to make. Just add some ingredients to a glass of ice and stir before serving. Simple and easy tropical drinks are what summer was made for. About as easy as our Keto Italian Soda or Blue Raspberry Lemonade.
- They're family friendly. Kids always want a sip of whatever momma is drinking, so feel free to make them all their own glasses.
- Minimal ingredients. You only need like 4 ingredients and some ice, but feel free to add garnishes for a fun touch.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Simple syrup- You will make a simple syrup of granulated sugar and water to use as a sweetener for this drink. You will not need all of it for a single glass so you can either make multiple with one batch or keep it in the fridge for another mocktail later.
Orange extract- Blue lagoon drinks are known for their use of curacao syrup which is a sweetened blue syrup that carries a light orange flavor. We'll recreate that orange flavor with an extract.
If you still have orange extract left, try our Banana Orange Muffins and Easy Chocolate Orange Cake.
Lemon-lime soda- Use 7-Up, Sprite, or another brand of lemon-lime soda. You'll need 1 can per glass or a 2 liter could make about 4 drinks.
Garnishes- Optional garnishes for this drink include lemon wedges and maraschino cherries but any citrus or fruity addition to the rim could be a welcomed treat.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for Blue Lagoon Mocktail
Simple Syrup
Step 1: Mix sugar and water in a small pot over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved or the mixture begins to bubble and then remove from heat and allow to cool. Alternatively, you ca make some Microwave Simple Syrup.
Blue Lagoon
Step 2: Add a tablespoon of simple syrup into the bottom of a tall glass.
Step 3: Add in the orange extract, blue food coloring, and stir.
Step 4: Fill your glass with ice.
Step 5: Pour in enough lemon lime soda to bring the drink to the rim of the glass.
Step 6: Stir again to distribute the blue mix at the bottom of the glass.
Step 7: Garnish with maraschino cherries or a lemon wedge and serve immediately.
🍴 Recipe Tips
Customization- Adjusting the ingredients to suit your taste is easy. Feel free to add more or less orange extract, ice, soda, etc., according to your preference. While the amount of orange extract works well for a tall hurricane glass, it might be too strong for a smaller cup.
Alcoholic Option- To transform this non-alcoholic drink into its alcoholic version, simply add one shot of vodka, or more if you prefer it stronger. Stir the vodka well to ensure it mixes evenly throughout the drink. This blue lagoon is enjoyable whether with or without alcohol.
💭 Recipe FAQs
A blue lagoon drink is a tropical feeling drink made with ice, lemon, vodka, and blue curacao syrup. Our mocktail doesn't have any alcohol and instead makes its own DIY version of the syrup using simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
In the alcoholic drink, the reason is because of the curacao syrup, which is a blue-colored sweetened liquor made with bitter orange peels. In this mocktail, the blue food coloring is what helps to get the iconic blue color in every glass.
No, this drink is best made when ready to serve. The biggest reasons are that you want to make sure that the soda doesn't lose carbonation and that the ice stays cold. You can however make the simple syrup in advance and give it time to cool and thicken.
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📖 Recipe
Blue Lagoon Mocktail
Equipment
- Drinking Glasses (like a hurricane glass)
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar ($0.18)
- ¼ cup water ($0.00)
Blue lagoon
- 1 Tablespoon simple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon orange extract ($0.08)
- 2-4 drops liquid blue food coloring ($0.02)
- ice cubes
- 1 can (12oz) lemon lime soda ($0.63)
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Mix sugar and water in a small pot over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved or the mixture begins to bubble and then remove from heat and allow to cool.
Blue Lagoon
- Add a tablespoon of simple syrup into the bottom of a tall glass.
- Add in the orange extract, blue food coloring, and stir.
- Fill your glass with ice.
- Pour in enough lemon lime soda to bring the drink to the rim of the glass.
- Stir again to distribute the blue mix at the bottom of the glass.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries or a lemon wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- This drink is best served immediately to maintain carbonation and coldness.
- Prepare the simple syrup in advance and allow it to cool and thicken.
- Adjust ingredient quantities in each glass to taste by adding more or less orange extract, ice, soda, etc.
- The suggested amount of orange extract is suitable for a tall hurricane glass but may be too strong for smaller cups.
- For an alcoholic version, add 1 shot of vodka and stir well to prevent settling.
- Stirring is crucial for both versions to ensure even distribution of ingredients
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