Blue Hawaiian – Easy Olive Garden Copycat

This Olive Garden Blue Hawaiian is a quick and colorful rum cocktail with coconut, citrus, and pineapple flavors. Made in minutes with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for a chill evening, solo reset, or when you just want a beachy drink without leaving your kitchen. No blender, no fancy tools — just shake, pour, sip.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 3 mins
• Cook time: 0 mins
• Flavor: sweet, tropical, coconut-pineapple
• Great for: easy cocktails, mood boosters, fake vacations

Why I Like This Recipe

Honestly? I didn’t even plan on drinking. But then I remembered this drink and thought, why not. I made one — it was bright, cold, tasted like a little break from everything. Kind of fixed my mood too.

Ingredients

• 2 oz sour mix (cold)
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• ¾ oz blue curaçao
• 1 oz Malibu Rum
• Ice (crushed or cubed)
• Pineapple wedge + maraschino cherry (for garnish)

How To Make Blue Hawaiian

1. Shake It Up: Add all the liquids to a shaker full of ice. Shake for 10–15 seconds like you mean it.
2. Pour and Serve: Strain into a hurricane or any tall glass filled with fresh ice.
3. Garnish and Enjoy: Top with pineapple and cherry. Sip cold, no rush.

Tips for Success

• Chill everything — especially the sour mix.
• Use good curaçao — cheap ones taste off.
• Crushed ice looks better and melts smoother.
• Want it lighter? Splash of soda water helps.
• No shaker? A mason jar works just fine.

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Leftover mix can sit in the fridge (sealed) for 24 hours. Shake before serving again.
• Freezer: Not ideal for this one — just make fresh.
• Reheating: Nope. It’s a cocktail, not soup. Keep it cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I batch this for a group?
  Yeah! Multiply everything by 4 or 6, mix in a pitcher, and keep it cold.
• What if I don’t have sour mix?
  Quick fix: lemon + lime juice + simple syrup. Works just fine.
• Is blue curaçao alcoholic?
  Yup — it’s a liqueur. Usually around 15–20% ABV.
• What kind of rum works best?
  Malibu gives it the coconut vibe, but you can swap for plain white rum if needed.
• Can I make it frozen?
  Sure — just blend with crushed ice. Gets real slushy real fast.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Using warm ingredients: Ruins the vibe. Everything should be chilled.
• Too much curaçao: Overpowers the drink and turns it bitter. Stick to ¾ oz.
• No garnish? It still works, but honestly? The cherry and pineapple make it feel special.
• Forgetting to shake it: Don’t just stir. Shaking blends it right and cools it fast.
• Thinking it’s only for summer: Nah. It’s basically a staycation in a glass. Works year-round.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 163 kcal
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 10mg
• Potassium: 53mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 13g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 12g
• Protein: 0g

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