Blue Hawaii
The Blue Hawaii is a strong, colourful cocktail with a sweet-tart flavour. The drink can be served frozen with crushed ice, or on the rocks. The Blue Hawaii cocktail is named after the Elvis Presley movie Blue Hawaii.
The Blue Hawaii was created in 1957, when Dutch distiller Bols asked legendary bartender Harry Yee to design a drink that featured its blue curaçao.
This cocktail is often confused with a Blue Hawaiian which adds coconut milk to the drink for a creamier flavour.
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- Type: Cocktail
- Units: 1.6
Equipment
- hurricane glass
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml rum
- 22.5 ml vodka
- 22.5 ml blue curaçao
- 22.5 ml sweet and sour mix
- 90 ml pineapple juice
- cocktail umbrella
- 1 pineapple wedge
Instructions
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the vodka, rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice and sweet and sour mix. Shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mix into a Hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cocktail umbrella.
FAQ
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What is a Blue Hawaii cocktail?
A tropical cocktail made with light rum, vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix, served over ice or blended for a frozen version.
What’s the difference between a Blue Hawaii and a Blue Hawaiian?
The Blue Hawaii typically uses sweet and sour mix, while the Blue Hawaiian swaps it for cream of coconut for a richer, creamier flavour.
Can I make it frozen?
Yes. Blend the ingredients with crushed ice instead of shaking for a smooth, frozen version.
What glass should I use?
A hurricane glass is traditional, but any tall glass works well for this colourful drink.
What cocktails are similar?
If you enjoy fruity, tropical drinks, you might also like the Mai Tai or the Pina Colada.