Blue Hawaiian Drink Recipe

The Blue Hawaiian cocktail is a true tropical delight —a blend of Caribbean rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice, crowned with mesmerizing blue Curaçao.

When I’m lounging on a warm, sandy beach, listening to soft waves splashing against the shore and the rustling of palm leaves in the breeze, I always get a craving for a bright and bubbly drink that’s as blue as the tropical sea before me. Unsurprisingly, that’s the Blue Hawaiian.

The first time I had one, I was at a friend’s Hawaiian-themed pool party. Hula skirts, leis, loud tropical shirts—the whole nine yards. Amid all the flashy chaos, this stunner managed to stand out. The tropical sweetness mixed with the cool Caribbean rum was just something else.

The Blue Hawaiian is related to other yum tropical cocktails like the Piña Colada or the Painkiller. But what sets the Blue Hawaiian apart is the glorious blue curaçao, which gives it a unique vibe that’s hard to beat. So, gear up for a quick tropical vacay right from your own kitchen—leis optional.

INGREDIENTS

The Caribbean has never been so close! Here’s what you’ll need…

• 1 oz. light rum
• 1 oz. blue curaçao
• 2 oz. pineapple juice
• 1 oz. cream of coconut
• 1 cup crushed ice
• pineapple slice and maraschino cherry (for garnish)

Bar Utensils

• blender
• measuring tool or jigger
• chilled glass

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine

Combine the light rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut in a blender.

Add

Add the crushed ice and blend until smooth.

Pour

Pour the mixture into a chilled glass.

Garnish

Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry on top.

ENJOY!

How to Make a Healthy/Low-Calorie Blue Hawaiian

• Switch out the sugary cream of coconut for coconut milk for a low-cal version.
• Opt for a lighter rum.
• Use fresh, homemade pineapple juice.
• Drop the blue Curaçao‘s sugar for blue food coloring for that tropical look without the added sugar.
• To make a mocktail, hold the rum and blue Curaçao. Add a dash of blue food coloring if you still want that tropical tinge. Add a bit more pineapple juice or a splash of lemon.

FAQs

How many calories are in a Blue Hawaiian?

A regular Blue Hawaiian has about 250 calories but that changes depending on the brands you use and the size of your glass.

can i use a regular cherry instead of maraschino?

You can, though I prefer the maraschino for its sweetness. Another garnish option would be a slice of orange.

any variation you can suggest?

Freeze your pineapple juice into cubes prior to blending for an extra frosty twist on the original.

how to prep and store your blue hawaiian

Mix up all the ingredients minus the ice, pour it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve up your drinks, blend your pre-made mix with a heap of crushed ice, pour it into some frosty glasses, and add your garnish. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge (minus the ice). It should last a few days. To serve again, give it a good stir or shake first.