Ingredients
(Serves 6–8)
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1 cup coconut rum – Adds sweetness and a tropical island aroma.
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1 cup pineapple juice (chilled) – Lends tart-sweet acidity and tropical depth.
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1 cup orange juice (chilled) – For a citrusy backbone and smooth flavor.
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½ cup blue curaçao – The citrusy liqueur that gives the punch its iconic blue color.
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½ cup peach schnapps (optional) – Adds fruity sweetness and complexity.
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½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed) – Balances the sweetness with a bright, zesty kick.
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1 liter lemon-lime soda or tropical soda (chilled) – For fizz and a refreshing finish.
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Pineapple chunks, orange slices, maraschino cherries – For garnishing and enhancing the visual appeal.
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Crushed ice or ice cubes – To chill and slightly dilute the punch as you sip.
Instructions
Step 1: Chill All Your Ingredients
Before mixing, make sure your juices, soda, and liquors are well chilled. This helps preserve the ice and maintains a refreshing temperature without immediate dilution.
Step 2: Prepare Your Punch Bowl or Pitcher
Select a large punch bowl or pitcher with a capacity of at least 2 liters. Fill it halfway with crushed ice or ice cubes to keep everything cold.
Step 3: Combine the Spirits
Pour in the coconut rum, blue curaçao, and peach schnapps (if using). Give it a gentle stir to begin blending the alcohol base.
Step 4: Add the Juices
Add the pineapple juice, orange juice, and fresh lemon juice. Stir thoroughly to ensure the juices and spirits are fully mixed.
Step 5: Top with Soda
Just before serving, slowly pour in the lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to combine — avoid vigorous stirring so you don’t lose the carbonation.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Add in pineapple chunks, orange slices, and maraschino cherries. You can float some on top and keep extras nearby for individual glasses. Ladle or pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish as desired.
Notes
While this is technically a punch, the Blue Lagoon Punch borrows from the classic Blue Lagoon cocktail, which typically contains vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade. This version transforms it into a shareable centerpiece, leaning into tropical flavors and mellow rum, making it more sessionable and ideal for group settings. Its beauty lies in its simplicity and visual appeal — a drink that brings people together with every pour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180-220
- Sugar: 20-25g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Carbohydrates: 25-30g