Cocktail
Blue Hawaii
How to make a Blue Hawaii - the bright blue tiki cocktail of white rum, Blue Curaçao and pineapple juice. How to get the tropical eye-catcher right.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Hurricane glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Blue Hawaii is probably the most photogenic cocktail of all: bright blue, tropically fruity and a guaranteed eye-catcher at any summer party. Invented in Honolulu in 1957 to promote the new Blue Curaçao, it remains the epitome of island feeling in a glass to this day.
Instructions
- Add rum, Blue Curaçao, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar syrup to the shaker.
- Fill with ice cubes and shake hard.
- Strain into a hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry.
- Optionally add a small cocktail umbrella.
Garnish: Pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Don't confuse it with the Blue Hawaiian - that one also contains cream of coconut. The classic Blue Hawaii is clearer and more refreshing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Blue Hawaii and Blue Hawaiian?
The Blue Hawaii is clear and fruity with pineapple juice. The Blue Hawaiian also contains cream of coconut, making it creamy like a blue Pina Colada.
Who invented the Blue Hawaii?
The drink was created in 1957 by bartender Harry Yee at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu to promote the then-new Blue Curaçao.
Where does the blue color come from?
The bright blue color comes from Blue Curaçao, an orange liqueur with blue coloring. Its taste is reminiscent of bitter orange.
Ingredients
- White rum4 cl
- Blue Curaçao2 cl
- Pineapple juice6 cl
- Lemon juice (fresh)2 cl
- Sugar syrup1 cl
