Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:

🧊 Ice cubes – fill your glass halfway
🍋 1 oz fresh lemon juice – provides the citrus kick
💙 1 oz blue curaçao – vibrant color and orange flavor
🍸 1.5 oz vodka – smooth and clean base spirit
🥤 4 oz lemon-lime soda or lemonade – to top and add fizz or tang
🍒 Maraschino cherry – garnish (optional but classic)
🍋 Lemon slice or wheel – garnish (optional)

Optional: a splash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.

Instructions

Step 1:
Fill a highball or hurricane glass with fresh ice cubes—about halfway full.

Step 2:
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, blue curaçao, and fresh lemon juice. Add a few ice cubes and shake for 10–15 seconds to chill and mix.

Step 3:
Strain the mixture over the ice-filled glass.

Step 4:
Top with lemon-lime soda for fizz or lemonade for a tangier version. Gently stir to combine.

Step 5:
Garnish with a lemon slice or wheel on the rim and drop in a maraschino cherry for that iconic look.

Step 6:
Serve immediately and enjoy your icy, electric-blue escape!

Notes

These cocktails are easy and forgiving, but a few details can make a big difference:

Use fresh lemon juice for brightness—bottled lemon juice can make the drink taste flat.
Chill your glass beforehand to keep your cocktail colder longer.
Adjust sweetness to taste. Add simple syrup if needed, or cut it with soda water for a lighter drink.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 185 kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 0g