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Aug 23, 2023 · Invented in 1957 by legendary bartender Harry Yee, the Blue Hawaii is a classic tropical cocktail that's an ode to the Aloha State, and popularized the use of miniature umbrellas in drinks.
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The Blue Hawaiian is a fun, refreshing cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and Curacao liqueur to create its signature blue color. Invented in Hawaii in the 1950s, this tiki cocktail will have you crooning like Elvis!
You don't need to be at the beach to enjoy a tropical and fruity Blue Hawaiian cocktail. This gorgeous drink is incredibly simple to make at home, but one sip will transport you to an island in the sun. Whether enjoyed poolside or simply after work, you'll love this Blue Hawaiian recipe.
You may think these two names can be used interchangeably, but they're actually two different cocktails. Even though both cocktails have blue Curacao and rum, the Blue Hawaiian calls for cream of coconut while the Blue Hawaii calls for sweet and sour mix.
To make a Blue Hawaiian at home, you'll need to add these ingredients to your shopping list:
This recipe calls for light rum, which is what we recommend. But some reviewers like to use coconut rum to add a more fruity flavor.
Blue Curacao liqueur gives the Blue Hawaiian its iconic color.
Pineapple juice adds a hint of tropical flavor.
You can find cream of coconut with the non-alcoholic mixers in the grocery store.
Garnish your cocktail with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry.
Making this frozen cocktail is incredibly easy. Simply combine all the liquid ingredients in a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with pineapple and cherry.
"This is one drink that will keep you cool in the summertime and transport you to PARADISE! The only way to make it taste better would be if I was sipping it IN Hawaii," says
"Just sweet enough and totally delicious. Flavors were well balanced and tasted just as good as the ones we used to enjoy so long ago," raves
2 fluid ounces pineapple juice
1 fluid ounce light rum
1 fluid ounce blue Curacao liqueur
1 fluid ounce cream of coconut
Combine crushed ice, pineapple juice, rum, blue Curacao, and cream of coconut in a blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth.
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Jan 31, 2021 · If you like the Piña Colada, you’ll love the Blue Hawaiian, which adds blue curaçao to the classic tropical cocktail.
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Jan 7, 2024 · The Blue Hawaii is often confused with the Blue Hawaiian, which is a similar cocktail but with the addition of coconut cream. The cocktail's vibrant blue color and refreshing taste make it a popular choice for beachside and poolside gatherings.
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Oct 1, 2023 · The blue Hawaiian cocktail is a fantastic and fun tropical drink. It's filled with rum, pineapple, and coconut—and, best of all, it's blue. Blue cocktails are always hard to resist because the color lures you in for a taste of the sweet tropical flavor.
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Feb 23, 2021 · The Blue Hawaii, aka Blue Hawaiian, is a tropical cocktail made with rum, vodka, blue curacao, and pineapple juice. It was invented in 1957 by a bartender named Harry Yee in Waikiki, Hawaii. The reason behind the drink? Well, it was all a marketing ploy.
Nov 7, 2023 · Jump to Recipe. The Blue Hawaiian is akin to the Pina Colada, based on rum, pineapple juice and cream of coconut. It promises a little taste of tropical paradise. The biggest difference between those two drinks is the color: as the name suggests, it’s blue. Specifically, it’s the color of a sparkling pool on a clear, sunny afternoon.
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