Blue Lagoon Mocktail
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.
Servings: 1 glass
Calories: 218kcal
Cost: Recipe $0.91
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 (12 ounces) lemon lime soda ($0.63)
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Heat: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Dissolve: Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved or the mixture just begins to bubble.
- Cool: Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.
Blue Lagoon
- Base: Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup to the bottom of a tall glass.
- Color: Stir in the orange extract and blue food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top: Pour in lemon lime soda until the glass is nearly full.
- Stir: Gently stir again to distribute the blue mixture evenly.
- Garnish: Garnish with maraschino cherries or a lemon wedge if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serving: This drink is best served immediately to maintain carbonation and coldness.
- Make ahead: Simple syrup can be prepared in advance and stored until cooled and slightly thickened.
- Adjustments: Ingredient amounts can be adjusted to taste, especially orange extract and soda.
- Glass size: The listed orange extract amount is best for a tall glass and may be too strong for smaller cups.
- Stirring: Proper stirring is important to evenly distribute color and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.8g | Protein: 0.4g | Sodium: 38.9mg | Potassium: 16.2mg | Sugar: 55.6g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9.6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
