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This Blue Hawaiian Recipe is a tropical and refreshing recipe, which is made with blue curaçao and pineapple juice. It’s a classic tiki cocktail, ready in about 5 minutes.

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Blue Hawaiian Recipe 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 Recipe

Fill the Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice (crushed or cubed).
Add Ingredients: Pour in the sour mix, pineapple juice, blue curaçao, and Malibu Rum.
Shake Well: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and very cold.
Strain and Serve: Fill a tall glass (like a Hurricane or Collins glass) with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
Garnish: Garnish with the pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.

Recipe Tips

What if I don’t have sour mix? You can easily make your own. Sour mix is just equal parts lemon/lime juice and simple syrup. For a single drink, use 1 oz of fresh lime juice and 1 oz of simple syrup.
How can I make this a frozen Blue Hawaiian? This is a very popular variation. Simply add all the liquid ingredients to a blender with 1 to 1.5 cups of ice and blend until smooth.
What’s the difference between a Blue Hawaiian and a Blue Hawaii? They are very similar, but a “Blue Hawaii” (the original) typically uses vodka and rum, and sometimes a different brand of sour mix (like a sweet-and-sour) instead of just sour mix. This recipe (a Blue Hawaiian) is simpler and focuses more on the coconut rum flavor.
What kind of rum is best? The recipe calls for Malibu, which is a coconut-flavored rum and gives it that signature tropical, sweet flavor. If you don’t have Malibu, any white rum with a splash of coconut-flavored syrup would also work.

What To Serve With A Blue Hawaiian Recipe

This tropical cocktail is perfect for parties and pairs well with “pu pu” platter (appetizer) style foods.

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Fresh Pineapple Salsa and Tortilla Chips
Mini Pork Egg Rolls
Mango and Avocado Salad

How To Store Blue Hawaiian Recipe

A Blue Hawaiian is a shaken, ice-based cocktail and must be served immediately. It cannot be made ahead of time or stored as leftovers. The ice will melt, and the drink will become watery and lose its texture.

Blue Hawaiian Recipe Nutrition Facts

(Per serving, estimated)

Calories: 260 kcal
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total Carbohydrate: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 35g
Protein: 0g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Is there alcohol in Blue Curaçao?

Yes. Blue Curaçao is not just coloring; it is an orange-flavored liqueur.

Can I use a different rum instead of Malibu?

Yes, you can use any light or white rum. However, Malibu is a coconut-flavored liqueur, and that coconut flavor is essential to the “Hawaiian” profile. If you use plain white rum, it won’t have that classic coconut taste.

Why does this recipe use sour mix and pineapple juice?

The pineapple juice provides the sweet, tropical “Hawaiian” flavor, while the sour mix (lemon/lime juice and sugar) provides the tart, citrusy balance that all good tiki drinks need.