15+ Blue-Themed Drinks for Every Occasion

Blue cocktails are a colorful addition to any occasion! From summer cookouts to game day tailgates, you’ll love these tasty sips.

Your ultimate guide to blue cocktails

Blue drinks add a touch of fun to any occasion. They can vary from subtle to saturated, depending on what you use to achieve the hue. Fruit, like blueberries and blackberries, can transform a drink into something more colorful while a liqueur like blue curaçao gives a bright punch of blue.

These drinks would be perfect for a summer party, bringing the blue of sunny skies, cool pools and relaxing waves to the drink table. You can also enjoy them on game day, especially if blue is one of your team’s colors.

Quick tips for serving 

For colorful cocktails — and really, most cocktails — my top tips are:

1. Fresh is best. From your ingredients to your garnishes, fresh fruit and herbs will give you the most color (and flavor).
2. Keep your theme going. Blue garnishes, like blueberries, blackberries or even blue rock candy will make your drinks shine.
3. Allow for customization. If you’re hosting a crowd, setting up a cocktail bar is an easy way to let everyone craft their perfect drink.
4. Offer a non-alcoholic option. Mocktails provide the same fun flair as a cocktail without any booze, making them perfect for all ages. An Italian soda made with blueberry syrup is bubbly and refreshing for warm-weather celebrations. Blueberry lemonade is made for a crowd and is the perfect blend of tart and sweet.
5. Big batches are your friend. Craft your drink in a quantity that keeps you out from behind the bar ahead of your get-together — just don’t add anything bubbly until you’re ready to serve!

Serving suggestions 

Blue garnishes can take your drinks over the top. Blueberries or blackberries on a cocktail pick, blue straws or even blue gummy candy. Blue sanding sugar ^* would be a nice touch for the rim of your glass for a special occasion!

You’ll want to consider your crowd when you determine what to serve alongside these colorful drinks. If the blue in your glass represents your team colors, stick to casual fare. Something shareable like nacho dip, pizza pinwheels or baked jalapeño peppers would be perfect for game day.

If you prefer to serve something slightly more upscale, charcuterie cups are one of my newest favorites. They’re perfect for mingling, as are spinach artichoke wonton cups. Both capture familiar crowd-pleasing flavors in a format that doesn’t require plates or utensils.

The best blue cocktails

Add a touch of color to the table with one of these blue drinks! 

1

Electric Lemonade

Lemon vodka, blue curaçao and lemon-lime soda give the Electric Lemonade its vivid, almost surreal color — the kind of drink that gets noticed the moment it lands on the table. The lemon vodka doubles down on the citrus while the soda keeps everything light and fizzy. It's fun, it photographs beautifully and a fresh lemon garnish makes it look even more striking.

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2

Frozen Blue Margaritas

Blended until icy and smooth, these Frozen Blue Margaritas deliver all the bright citrus and tequila flavor of the classic in a slushy, cooling format that's made for hot weather. Blue curaçao gives them that stunning color and a sweet citrus depth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Serve with a salted rim and they're as good to look at as they are to drink.

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3

Fish Bowl Drinks

Oversized, shareable and impossible to miss, Fishbowl Drinks are the kind of party centerpiece that sets the tone for the whole evening. Fruity, tropical and deeply blue, they're built for a crowd and customizable enough to make your own. The bigger the bowl, the better the party.

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4

Blue Jello Shots

Sweet, colorful and easy to make ahead, Classic Jello Shots are a party staple that never really goes out of style. When made with blue gelatin mix, they're a playful and portable way to add some color to any celebration. A tray of these on the table disappears faster than you'd expect.

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5

Blue Margaritas

All the bright citrus and tequila flavor of a classic margarita, but make it blue. Blue curaçao adds a sweet citrusy depth and that stunning color that makes this Blue Margarita impossible to ignore. Served over ice with a salted rim, it's crisp, balanced and very easy to drink.

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6

Butterfly Pea Flower Cocktail

The Butterfly Pea Flower Cocktail earns its place on this list through pure visual magic: The deep indigo hue shifts to shades of purple the moment citrus hits the glass. Light floral notes give it a delicate flavor that feels as elegant as it looks. Essentially a blue Tom Collins, it's the drink you make when you want to genuinely impress someone.

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7

Blueberry Mojito

Fresh blueberries bring a naturally sweet berry flavor to the classic mojito, complementing the mint and lime in a way that feels bright and a little unexpected. Light rum ties everything together without overpowering the fresh ingredients, and that deep berry hue gives this Blueberry Mojito a gorgeous color that's hard to resist. Built over ice and topped with sparkling soda, it's one of the most refreshing things you can make with blueberries.

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8

Blueberry Mule

Juicy blueberries bring a sweet, fruity twist to the classic mule, deepening the flavor and giving this Blueberry Mule that gorgeous deep blue-purple hue that makes it stand out in a crowd. Spicy ginger beer and fresh lime juice keep every sip crisp and lively, balancing the natural sweetness of the berries. Serve it over plenty of ice in a copper mug and it's as satisfying to hold as it is to drink.

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Mermaid Lemonade

There’s something about a shimmering blue drink with a cotton candy garnish that takes you straight back to childhood — and that’s entirely the point. Pineapple juice, lemonade, rum and blue curaçao come together in something sweet, tropical and just a little magical. Grown-up enough for the cocktail menu, this Mermaid Lemonade is playful enough to make everyone at the table smile.

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Tropical Getaway Cocktail

Coconut rum, blue curaçao and ginger beer come together in this tropical-inspired cocktail with a bright citrus backbone and a color that practically glows. The coconut and ginger play off each other beautifully, making every sip feel like a little escape. This Tropical Getaway drink is perfect for tiki nights.

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Blue Whale Cocktail

The Blue Whale is a vibrant, ocean-blue cocktail with a smooth blend of spirits and mixers that’s as easy to drink as it is to look at. Bright citrus flavors and a striking color bring the fun to summer parties and celebrations. Finish it with a festive garnish and it’s ready to make an entrance.

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