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two glasses of Blue Hawaiian Cocktail with an orchid, cherry, and pineapple as garnish
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Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

The blue Hawaiian cocktail, a tropical classic with a bright ocean-blue color, creamy coconut, and sweet pineapple flavor, is a delightful vacation in a glass.
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Keyword cocktail recipes, summer cocktail recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 385kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces light rum
  • 1 ounce blue Curaçao
  • 1 ounce cream of coconut
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 cup crushed/nugget ice
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish
  • Fresh pineapple wedge for garnish
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Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the light rum (2 ounces), blue Curaçao (1 ounce), cream of coconut (1 ounce), pineapple juice (2 ounces), and ice (1 cup) (the larger the ice chunks, the less they will melt and water down the drink).
  • Shake vigorously until the mixture is fully blended and chilled.
  • Pour into a hurricane or highball glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a fresh pineapple wedge before serving.

Notes

  1. Use crushed or nugget ice: It keeps the drink frosty without watering it down too quickly.
  2. Cream of coconut vs. coconut cream: Don’t mix these up! Cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez) is sweetened and made for cocktails. If you prefer a lighter drink, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for balance. Or alternatively, using coconut water instead of coconut cream may be lighter, but not as creamy looking.
  3. Make It Creamier: Some bartenders add a splash of cream or half-and-half for an ultra-smooth, almost dessert-like cocktail. I like it made a little creamer best!
  4. Shake it well: This cocktail should be icy-cold and fully blended.
  5. Go for a showy glass: A hurricane or highball glass makes it look restaurant-worthy. A tiki glass is over the top fabulous!
  6. Garnish generously: For extra flair, add a cocktail umbrella, toasted coconut rim, orchid blossoms, or even a slice of orange for a pop of color.
  7. What’s the best glass for serving a Blue Hawaiian? Traditionally, a Blue Hawaiian is served in a hurricane glass, but a highball glass works just as well, or if you can find festive tiki glasses, you can style your drink to be as festive, simple, or classy as you would like.
  8. Can I make a mocktail version? Yes! Skip the rum and use a mix of pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and a splash of blue sports drink or blue curaçao syrup (non-alcoholic versions exist) for the same island look and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 7mg