Blue Hawaiian Cocktail: Creamy Frozen Tropical Rum Drink
Inspired by the sun-kissed shores of Hawaii, the Blue Hawaiian cocktail is a vibrant twist on a tropical classic. Known for its brilliant turquoise hue, this drink combines the lush flavors of coconut and pineapple, with a hint of citrus, transporting you to paradise with each sip.
Equipment
- Blender
- Hurricane glass or tall cocktail glass
- Jigger or measured shot glass
- Cocktail pick or toothpick
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz white rum 45ml, choose a clean, smooth white rum for the best flavour
- 1 oz blue curaçao 30ml
- 1 ½ oz coconut cream 45ml, use full-fat canned coconut cream, not coconut milk — the higher fat content creates a thick, creamy texture
- 2 oz pineapple juice 60ml, freshly pressed gives the brightest flavour, but store-bought 100% pineapple juice works well
- 1 cup crushed ice 150g
- 1 slice fresh pineapple for garnishing
- 1 piece maraschino cherry for garnishing
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the white rum, blue curaçao, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and crushed ice.1 1/2 oz white rum, 1 oz blue curaçao, 1 1/2 oz coconut cream, 2 oz pineapple juice, 1 cup crushed ice
- Blend on high for 15-20 seconds until completely smooth and thick with no visible ice chunks — the consistency should be like a thick milkshake or frozen daiquiri.
- Pour into a hurricane glass or tall cocktail glass that has been chilled in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
- Garnish with a fresh pineapple slice wedged onto the rim and a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick.1 slice fresh pineapple, 1 piece maraschino cherry
Notes
Storage: This cocktail does not store well once blended — ice melts and layers separate within 20 minutes. Make and serve immediately.
Make-Ahead: Combine rum, blue curaçao, coconut cream, and pineapple juice in a jar or pitcher and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Blend with fresh crushed ice when ready to serve.
Substitution: Swap blue curaçao for triple sec or Cointreau plus one drop of blue food colouring for the same citrus flavour and colour.
Non-Alcoholic Version: Replace rum and curaçao with extra coconut cream and pineapple juice, plus one drop of blue food colouring.
Pro Tip: Chill your hurricane glass in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving — a cold glass keeps the frozen texture intact significantly longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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