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    Home » Classic Cocktails » Easy Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

    Published: Mar 5, 2021 · Modified: Feb 25, 2022 by Kevin Mayfield · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

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    The exotic Blue Hawaiian tiki cocktail tastes as good as it looks! Its fruity island flavor will instantly transport your tastebuds to the tropics.

    Blue Hawaiian cocktail with spirits and tiki mugs

    The Other Blue Tiki Cocktail

    It's easy to confuse this drink with the 1957 Harry Yee cocktail named Blue Hawaii. They have a similar color and just a slight variation on the name. That's what makes me think the Blue Hawaiian may have been 'invented' by one of the famous Tiki bars like Don the Beachcomber or Trader Vic's. Either way, this is a wonderful cocktail in its own right.

    I remember sipping these while sitting poolside in Maui when Nancy and I were on our honeymoon. That's where I'm instantly transported whenever I blend up a batch of these tropical beauties.

    The Blue Hawaiian Cocktail is Easy to Make

    Don't let the list of ingredients scare you away from making this easy drink at home. It only contains 3 spirits--the rest are fruit juices.

    Aside from fresh ice, you'll need the following:

    • Light rum
    • Blue Curaçao liqueur
    • Cream of coconut
    • Pineapple juice
    • Fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • Fruit to garnish -- I prefer a nice slice of pineapple topped with a cocktail cherry

    I prefer to mix up my Blue Hawaiian's in the blender. Just flip the switch and watch the ingredients mix together until they form a tropical beach colored blue!

    Have fun with this drink! Don't hesitate to add some fresh fruit for garnish, such as chunks of fresh pineapple. I like to spear a stemmed cherry and add that on top of the pineapple.

    Bar Tools Needed

    This Tiki drink uses only a few of your bar tools:

    • Jigger
    • Bar spoon
    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    • Lemon/lime Juicer

    Tips for Making an Easy Blue Hawaiian Tiki Cocktail

    This is an easy drink to whip up, but keep these things in mind:

    • Go easy on the lemon juice -- it can quickly overpower the taste of your cocktail
    • Use the Blue Curaçao sparingly; you're going for a light ocean blue. Nothing looks worse than a weird, neon-blue colored drink!

    How to Serve It

    Don't forget to pour this beauty into a Hurricane glass for maximum visual appeal. And of course, who doesn't like a colorful paper umbrella to give it just the right tropical feel?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's in a Blue Hawaiian alcoholic drink?

    The main spirits in a Blue Hawaiian are light rum and blue curaçao liqueur.

    What is a popular drink in Hawaii?

    There are several drinks that come to mind, and certainly they can be tiki related or not. While traveling there myself, I enjoyed the Blue Hawaii, Blue Hawaiian, Piña Colada, and of course, the Mai Tai.

    Where's the most exotic place you've enjoyed a Blue Hawaiian?

    Before you go, did you try this cocktail? Why not leave a comment in the Comments section along with a rating? I always appreciate hearing from you and getting your feedback.

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    Easy Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

    Kevin Mayfield
    This exotic Tiki cocktail is a fun and easy, rich and creamy taste of the tropics!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Classic Cocktails
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 Cocktail
    Calories 317 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ½ ounces light rum
    • ¾ to 1 ounce blue curaçao liqueur it depends on how blue you want your drink to look
    • ¾ ounce cream of coconut
    • 3 ounces pineapple juice
    • ½ ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • Pineapple chunks and stemmed cherries for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Pour ½ cup of fresh ice into your blender.
    • Pour all liquid ingredients in together. Blend for about 30 seconds until creamy, and a consistent, appealing shade of blue.
    • Pour straight from the blender into a hurricane glass. Garnish with fruit and a paper umbrella.

    Notes

    If you don't want to blend the drink, you can mix it in a cocktail shaker instead. Make sure to shake long enough to ensure the ingredients are properly mixed.
    Paper umbrellas and tropical cocktail napkins can be purchased at most liquor stores or online. I color coordinate mine with the drink I'm serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword 1950’s cocktail, Blue cocktail, Blue Hawaiian, Elvis cocktail, Hawaiian cocktail, madmen cocktail, mid century cocktail, movie cocktail, rat pack cocktail, Tiki cocktail, tropical cocktail
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