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Blue Skies Cocktail Recipe

Savor the refreshing Blue Skies cocktail, a vibrant blend of Cointreau, blue curaçao, and fizzy lemonade, perfect for warm days and outdoor gatherings.

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The Blue Skies cocktail is all about the taste of lemon and orange. It’s citrus and bubbly, and served over ice, which makes it wonderful for warm days – or days when you wish it was warm, and you were by the pool.

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It’s a refreshing and invigorating cocktail that looks as good as it tastes. It evokes the very feeling of a bright, breezy day.

Made with a blend of Cointreau, blue curaçao, and fizzy lemonade, the Blue Skies cocktail is a very lightweight cocktail, unless you decide to add in some vodka. It’s sweet, tart, and effervescent.

Tasting Profile

Right when you take a sip of the Blue Skies cocktail, you’ll notice the lovely smell of fresh lemon and orange. This cocktail explodes with citrus flavors.

Then the fizzy lemonade creates a refreshing sparkle that cleanses your palate and leaves a tangy finish. The overall feel is crisp and light, with ice keeping the drink cold.

Key Ingredients

The Blue Skies cocktail is easy to make and only requires a few key ingredients that work together.

Cointreau: This is a high-quality orange liqueur that gives the cocktail its sweet and slightly tangy orange flavor.

Blue Curaçao: This bright blue liqueur adds even more orange taste and turns the cocktail blue.

Fizzy Lemonade: The drink uses carbonated lemonade for a refreshing fizz. In the UK, lemonade already is a carbonated beverage, so that’s all you need. But if you’re in the U.S., mixing flat lemonade with club soda can give you a similar effect.

Ice: Ice is essential for chilling the cocktail and slightly diluting strong flavors, making it taste even better.

Garnish: A slice of lemon or orange on top makes the drink look pretty and adds a delightful aroma.

Serving Suggestions

This drink is terrific by the poolside or on a patio, especially on hot days. It’s also great for outdoor parties like barbecues.

But because it’s light on the alcohol, it also makes a great treat for brunches or work events where you don’t want a full-strength drink.

Food Pairings

The citrus notes in this drink pair well with fresh seafood like grilled shrimp, ceviche, or light salads. Also crisp salads and other light summer dishes.

It’s sweet and tangy flavors can also balance spicy dishes like Mexican food or Asian cuisine. And it goes well with light fruity desserts like lemon meringue pie or refreshing sorbets.

No matter where you enjoy it or what food you pair it with, the Blue Skies cocktail will surely add fun and flavor to any occasion.

Yield: 1 drink

Blue Skies Cocktail Recipe

Blue Skies cocktails on tray

The Blue Skies is a bubbly citrus flavored bright blue cocktail. The color is fun and the taste is easy to love.

Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce blue curacao
  • Fizzy lemonade (or lemonade with club soda)

Instructions

  1. Pour the Cointreau into a cocktail glass
  2. Now pour in the blue curacao.
  3. Fill it up the rest of the way with lemonade.
  4. Garnish it with a slice of lemon or orange.

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April 17, 2025

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