The Blue Hawaiian is a classic cocktail for sitting poolside, or perhaps even oceanside. It’s fruity, a little sweet, and simply beautiful. Just look at that color, would you?

Looking to escape to that tropical paradise? The Blue Hawaiian will transport you there, no matter where you are. Traditionally, a Blue Hawaiian is prepared with coconut cream as part of the recipe, but I’ve lightened up the recipe a bit to make it more refreshing for the hot summer weather. With that said, if you like a creamier cocktail, go ahead and add that coconut cream.
FAQs:
Classic island flavors of coconut and pineapple combine with a hint of orange to make this cocktail a refreshing tropical treat.
Absolutely! You could simply place all the ingredients in a blender, and add ice until it reaches the desired consistency. If you’d like a creamier version, try adding about ¼ cup of coconut cream to the mixture. This cocktail also works fantastic for a Boozy Freeze Pop.
This is a blue colored liqueur that is used to give drinks, such as this Blue Hawaiian, a beautiful hue. It has a similar flavor to Triple Sec. That’s great, but how do I pronounce Curaçao? To put it simply: “cure a sow.”
How to Prepare a Blue Hawaiian:
- This is an easy cocktail to prepare. Simply add the coconut rum and blue curaçao to a glass. (I used a 16-ounce highball glass.) Top with ice, then add the pineapple juice and a squeeze of lime. Shake or stir to combine all the liquids. Add a garnish of fresh pineapple or a cute little umbrella to transport you to that island paradise.
- If you’d like to try the more traditional version, add 1 ½ ounces white rum, 1 ounce Blue Curaçao, 1 ounce coconut cream, and 2 ounces pineapple juice to a 16-ounce glass (or larger) with ice. Use a cocktail shaker to shake all the ingredients together into a frothy, creamy tropical treat.
- To make a Blue Hawaiian Mocktail, combine equal parts pineapple juice and coconut water with about an ounce of a non-alcoholic Blue Curaçao syrup. Serve slightly shaken over ice, or blend for a refreshing summer slushy. You could also use coconut milk instead of water for a creamier version.
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Recipe Notes:
- Monin Blue Curaçao syrup is a non-alcoholic alternative to a traditional Blue Curaçao.
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Blue Hawaiian Cocktail (or mocktail) Recipe
The Blue Hawaiian is a classic cocktail for sitting poolside, or perhaps even oceanside. It’s fruity, a little sweet, and simply beautiful. Just look at that color, would you?
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces coconut rum
- 1 ounce blue curaçao
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- This is an easy cocktail to prepare. Simply add the coconut rum and blue curaçao to a glass. (I used a 16-ounce highball glass.) Top with ice, then add the pineapple juice and a squeeze of lime. Shake or stir to combine all the liquids. Add a garnish of fresh pineapple or a cute little umbrella to transport you to that island paradise.
- If you’d like to try the more traditional version, add 1 ½ ounces white rum, 1 ounce Blue Curaçao, 1 ounce coconut cream, and 2 ounces pineapple juice to a 16-ounce glass (or larger) with ice. Use a cocktail shaker to shake all the ingredients together into a frothy, creamy tropical treat.
- To make a Blue Hawaiian Mocktail, combine equal parts pineapple juice and coconut water with about an ounce of a non-alcoholic Blue Curaçao syrup. Serve slightly shaken over ice, or blend for a refreshing summer slushy. You could also use coconut milk instead of water for a creamier version.
Notes
Monin Blue Curaçao syrup is a non-alcoholic alternative to a traditional Blue Curaçao.
Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 136
Note: Nutritional information is an approximation. Different brands and/or quantities will change the nutrition profile.
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