Caribbean Blue Refresher: A Tropical Blue Lagoon Cocktail
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Ingredients
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90 ml White rum
(Use a quality Caribbean white rum for best flavor)
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45 ml Blue Curaçao
(Adds vibrant color and orange notes)
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30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
(Squeeze fresh limes, avoid bottled juice)
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90 ml Coconut Water
(Use natural, unsweetened coconut water)
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15 ml Simple Syrup
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
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120 grams Crushed Ice
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2 sprigs Fresh mint sprigs
(For garnish)
(Use a quality Caribbean white rum for best flavor)
(Adds vibrant color and orange notes)
(Squeeze fresh limes, avoid bottled juice)
(Use natural, unsweetened coconut water)
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
(For garnish)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail glass (250ml)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.1 mg
Instructions
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1 - Gather Ingredients:
Collect all necessary ingredients and measure them accurately. Prepare fresh lime juice and crush the ice.
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2 - Mix the Cocktail:
In a shaker, combine white rum, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice, coconut water, and simple syrup if using.
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3 - Shake Well:
Add crushed ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the drink.
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4 - Serve:
Strain the cocktail into two tall glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs for aroma and visual appeal.
Collect all necessary ingredients and measure them accurately. Prepare fresh lime juice and crush the ice.
In a shaker, combine white rum, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice, coconut water, and simple syrup if using.
Add crushed ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the drink.
Strain the cocktail into two tall glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs for aroma and visual appeal.
More About: Caribbean Blue Refresher: A Tropical Blue Lagoon Cocktail
Caribbean Blue Refresher
The Caribbean Blue Refresher is an easy-to-make cocktail that beautifully captures the tropical spirit of the English-speaking Caribbean islands with an eye-catching blue hue from Blue Curaçao. This vibrant drink combines freshly squeezed lime juice, white rum, and coconut water to provide revitalizing citrus and subtle coconut notes. Blue Curaçao, a liqueur flavored with the dried peel of the Laraha citrus fruit grown on the island of Curaçao, lends the signature bright blue color and sweet orange flavor that gives this cocktail its unique identity.
This refreshing drink suits beginners and easy cocktail crafting, ideal for summer get-togethers or island-themed gatherings. The use of coconut water instead of sugary juices adds natural hydration and light sweetness, making it a less overpowering and more sophisticated tropical refreshment.
Tips for Preparation:
- Use fresh lime juice for a zesty, vibrant flavor; bottled juices may ruin the freshness.
- Adjust sweetness by the amount of simple syrup based on personal taste.
- Crushed ice keeps the drink chilled and dilutes it slightly for smoother sipping.
Cultural Significance:
Rum is the unifying spirit across Caribbean islands and a marker of the region’s rich history tied to sugarcane plantations and maritime trade routes. Incorporating traditional ingredients like rum and fresh citrus with a fresh ingredient like coconut water celebrates the bounty of tropical flavors.
Unique Aspect:
Unlike many tropical cocktails, the Caribbean Blue Refresher is lightly sweetened and incorporates hydrating coconut water, making it refreshing and less cloying. The bright blue color makes it visually suited for parties as a signature drink that instantly evokes an image of sunny Caribbean beaches.
Personal thought: Enjoy this vibrant cocktail to transport your guests or yourself to island paradise anytime, even when you're far from sandy shores.
