Blue Curaçao Cocktails: 12 Vibrant Drinks to Try Tonight

Use up your bottle of blue curacao with these popular and unique cocktail recipes. Everything from tropical flavors to extra fancy mimosas and martinis.

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If you want to add a splash of color and a burst of tropical vibes to your next gathering, blue curacao is an easy way to do it.

This orange-flavored liqueur creates vivid blue and green cocktails depending on how much you use and which mixers you pair it with. It’s a staple in both commercial and home bars, so whether you’re mixing at home or ordering at a venue, you can enjoy one of these eye-catching drinks.

#1 Tiffany Mimosas

Two champagne flutes filled with turquoise Tiffany mimosas that are rimmed with silver edible glitter.

Blue curacao is combined with lemonade and champagne to create an elegant Tiffany-blue mimosa. It’s a classy, simple cocktail that works especially well for celebrations like New Year’s Eve.

#2 Blue Hurricane

A tall hurricane glass filled with blue liquid and ice. Garnished with three maraschino cherries on a skewer and a lime wheel.

A New Orleans classic with a twist: the Blue Hurricane swaps in blue curacao for a striking ocean hue. It’s a refreshing, festive choice for poolside afternoons or evenings out.

#3 Irish Trashcan

A pint glass has a cocktail that goes from green on the top to blue in the bottom. An entire can of red bull is face down in the glass.

This layered green-to-blue cocktail is popular in college bars. It’s a Long Island–style riff typically served with a can of energy drink inverted into the pint glass for a dramatic presentation.

#4 Blue Daiquiri

A bright blue daiquiri in a clear daiquiri glass garnished with a lime wedge.

The blue daiquiri keeps the classic rum-and-citrus base but adds blue curacao for vibrant color. It’s perfect for shaking up in a cocktail shaker and serving in a chilled glass.

#5 Blue Lagoon

A neon blue cocktail on the rocks in a tall glass. Garnished with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.

The Blue Lagoon is a favorite to make by the pitcher. With minimal effort you get a bright, refreshing drink that’s ideal for beating summer heat and serving a crowd.

#6 Drunken Leprechaun

Two tall glasses filled with green drunken leprechaun cocktails each garnished with an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry.

This cheerful green cocktail is a festive St. Patrick’s Day option. Using just a few ingredients you can create a deliciously vibrant drink that looks as good as it tastes.

#7 Blue Mojito

Close up of a blue mojito in a tall glass with a lime wheel and mint sprig garnish.

A mojito’s minty freshness pairs beautifully with blue curacao for a tropical take. The blue variation looks especially striking when enjoyed poolside or at the beach.

#8 Ocean Water Cocktail

Two old fashioned glasses filled with a bright blue Ocean water cocktail. Each has a rim of shredded coconut.

This cocktail tastes like a beach vacation in a glass. Blue curacao and pineapple juice deliver a sweet, tropical flavor while a coconut rim adds a pleasant texture and aroma.

#9 Royal Blue Martini

A martini glass filled with a dark royal blue martini that's garnished with three blackberries on a skewer.

Add blue curacao and a splash of soda to a classic vodka martini for a bold, colorful twist. It’s a sleek cocktail that makes a visual statement for special occasions or game days.

#10 Pineapple Coconut Beach Cocktail

A tall hurricane glass filled with a dark blue pineapple coconut beach cocktail. Ice has been dropped in the drinking and the liquid is splashing out. A pineapple is in the background.

Pineapple and coconut combined with tequila and blue curacao deliver a taste of summer in every sip. This tropical cocktail is great for relaxing no matter where you are.

#11 Blue Margarita

A tall margarita glass is filled with a vibrant bright blue margarita. It's garnished with a salt rim and a lime wheel.

The Blue Margarita keeps all the familiar flavors of a classic margarita while introducing citrusy blue curacao for a striking color. Serve it on crushed ice with a salted rim for the full effect.

#12 Blue Hawaiian

A tall hurricane glass filled with a bright blue Blue Hawaiian cocktail that's garnished with two cherries and a pineapple wedge on a skewer.

The Blue Hawaiian is one of the most iconic blue curacao cocktails. With pineapple, coconut, and rum or vodka, it’s an easy way to recreate resort vibes at home.

Blue curacao is versatile and fun: a little goes a long way to transform classic recipes into memorable, colorful cocktails. Experiment with quantities and mixers to find the hue and flavor you love, and enjoy responsibly.