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A Blue Hawaiian Cocktail brings together light rum, blue curaçao, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice for a colorful tropical drink. It is shaken with ice and served over fresh ice, making it a straightforward choice for a tiki-inspired gathering or a relaxed summer evening. This recipe makes one drink, and its bright color can vary depending on the pineapple juice and the amount of blue curaçao used.
Blue Hawaiian Cocktail Ingredients
Measure the ingredients before you start so the drink comes together quickly and the balance stays consistent. Use cream of coconut, rather than plain coconut milk, for the sweet, creamy ingredient specified in this recipe.
- 1 ½ ounces light rum
- 1 ounce blue curaçao
- ¾ ounce cream of coconut
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
How to Make a Blue Hawaiian Cocktail
- Add the light rum, blue curaçao, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Fill a serving glass with ice, then pour the shaken drink into the glass.
- Add your chosen garnish and serve promptly while cold.
Garnish and Color Tips
A pineapple wedge and a cherry make a simple tiki-style garnish. For a decorative presentation, thread them onto a bamboo skewer and add a small cocktail umbrella. Keep garnishes clean and add them just before serving so they remain fresh-looking.
The finished drink’s shade can range from blue to teal. As the original recipe notes, more vibrant yellow pineapple juice can give the cocktail a greener, teal appearance. If you prefer a bluer tone, reduce the pineapple juice slightly and add more blue curaçao. Make small adjustments, since changing the quantities will also affect the drink’s flavor balance.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the cocktail soon after shaking, in a glass filled with ice. If preparing drinks for a group, mix each serving individually to keep the proportions consistent, or measure the ingredients for each drink before guests arrive. Because this is an alcoholic cocktail, enjoy it responsibly and offer a nonalcoholic option for guests who prefer one.
Blue Hawaiian Cocktail Recipe
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces light rum
- 1 ounce blue curaçao
- ¾ ounce cream of coconut
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a cherry, pineapple wedge, or other tiki-style decorations, if desired.
With a short ingredient list and a quick shake, this Blue Hawaiian Cocktail is easy to make at home. Use the suggested garnish for a classic tropical presentation, and adjust the blue curaçao and pineapple juice carefully if you want to change the drink’s color.
Recipe by Laura
