• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Crowded Kitchen
MENUMENU
  • Recipes
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Sign Up
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About Us
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
×

Home » Recipes » Cocktails

Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

Published: Jan 27, 2022 by Lexi

15 shares
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

This Blue Hawaiian cocktail combines rum, vodka, fresh citrus, coconut milk, and Blue Curaçao for its trademark color. If you're looking for the perfect easy tropical drink, look no further!

Front view of blue hawaiian cocktail garnished with orange.
Garnish with a cocktail umbrella for maximum tropical effect!
Jump to:
  • 🍹 Why We Love This Recipe
  • 🍍 Ingredients
  • 📋 Ingredient Notes
  • 🔪 Step-by-step Instructions
  • 💭 Expert Tips and FAQs
  • 🍽 Related Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe

🍹 Why We Love This Recipe

  • Refreshing and tropical: With coconut milk, pineapple, lime, and lemon juices and Blue Curaçao (a bright blue, orange-flavored liqueur), this cocktail is incredibly bright, refreshing, and full of delicious tropical flavors. Even with three types of alcohol, it's easy to sip!
  • Fun color: Blue Curaçao, pineapple juice and coconut milk team up to create a stunning blue-green color that will seriously impress (and intrigue) your friends and family.
  • Super easy: Just add everything to a cocktail shaker and shake!

🍍 Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this blue hawaiian cocktail:

Overhead view of blue hawaiian cocktail ingredients.
Fresh fruit juice is the key.

📋 Ingredient Notes

  • Coconut milk: A classic Blue Hawaiian cocktail actually uses cream of coconut, but we prefer regular coconut milk for a slightly less sweet option. Be sure to use lite (not full fat) coconut milk, or else the cocktail will end up a bit too thick. We use coconut milk from a can, which has much more flavor (and fewer preservatives) than anything that comes in a carton. You can typically find canned coconut milk near other southeast Asian ingredients at your grocery store.
    • Note: be sure to shake up the can of coconut well before adding to the cocktail. If the cream is very separated from the liquid at the bottom of the can, you may need to transfer to a bowl to whisk (or a blender).
  • Fresh fruit juices: Freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices will really elevate the flavor of this cocktail. That being said, you don't have to worry about making your own fresh pineapple juice – we used a canned/bottled juice. For best results, opt for 100% pineapple juice, not the stuff from concentrate.
  • Blue Curaçao: If you've never worked with it before, blue curaçao is a bright blue liqueur flavored with Laraha, or Curaçao orange. If you don't have any, you can sub with another orange liqueur like Cointreau, and then add in a few drops of blue food coloring.
  • Simple syrup: You can make your own with equal parts sugar and water, or simply use store bought. You can also sub with agave syrup if preferred.
  • Rum: White rum is best in this Blue Hawaiian cocktail. We typically use white rum in mixed drinks with several ingredients – it's less expensive than aged dark rum, and also doesn't have quite as intense of a flavor.
  • Vodka: Any variety will do in this Blue Hawaiian cocktail. You don't have to use your most expensive bottle since there are so many other ingredients!

🔪 Step-by-step Instructions

(1) Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

(2) Divide between two glasses with ice, and serve with an orange slice and/or pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.

On the left and middle: adding all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. On the right: pouring out shaken cocktail into a glass.
Just add everything to a cocktail shaker, shake, and pour.

💭 Expert Tips and FAQs

  • Garnishes: For a traditional Blue Hawaiian garnish, opt for a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry and a cocktail umbrella. We also love adding in an orange wedge for extra color.
  • Make sure to use lite coconut milk instead of full fat, otherwise the texture will be off.
  • No Blue Curaçao? Sub with Cointreau or Triple Sec and a few drops of blue food coloring.
  • Freshly squeezed juices are the best way to take your cocktails (and specifically this Blue Hawaiian cocktail) to the next level. Invest in a high quality citrus squeezer/juicer – it makes all the difference! You don't need anything super fancy or high tech.
What's the difference between a Blue Hawaii and a Blue Hawaiian?

Blue Hawaiian cocktails are made with coconut milk, whereas a Blue Hawaii cocktail substitutes the coconut for a sweet-and-sour mix, which is just simple syrup and some lime juice. As a result, a Blue Hawaiian cocktail is a bit creamier and richer in flavor.

What flavor is a Blue Hawaiian?

The predominant flavor a Blue Hawaiian is similar to a piña colada with a splash of orange flavor.

Should you use cream of coconut or coconut milk in a Blue Hawaiian?

A traditional Blue Hawaiian is made with cream of coconut, a thick, sweetened coconut cream with a consistency similar to a syrup. We personally prefer to use coconut milk in this recipe, which makes for a slightly less sweet cocktail, and is typically easier to find (and more cost effective!). That being said, you can really use either in this recipe – it mostly depends on how sweet you like your cocktails.

How do you make simple syrup from scratch?

Combine equal parts water and sugar (we typically use ½ cup of each) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low simmer and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool before using.

Front view of a a blue hawaiian cocktail.
The finished product: a show-stopping tropical cocktail.

🍽 Related Recipes

  • Overhead view of blue lagoon mocktail
    Blue Lagoon Mocktail
  • Front view of a grand marnier margarita garnished with a blood orange slice.
    Grand Marnier Margarita
  • side view of pomegranate moscow mule in copper cocktail glass on wood table.
    Pomegranate Moscow Mule
  • Glass of strawberry peach sangria garnished with fruit.
    Strawberry Peach Sangria

Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. You can also stay in touch with us through social media by following us on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook or by subscribing to our newsletter.

Print

📖 Recipe

clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Front view of blue hawaiian cocktail garnished with orange and a cocktail umbrella.

Blue Hawaiian Cocktail


  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

This Blue Hawaiian cocktail combines rum, vodka, fresh citrus, coconut milk, and Blue Curaçao for its trademark color. If you're looking for the perfect easy tropical drink, look no further!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 ½ ounces vodka
  • 1 ½ ounces white rum
  • 1 ounce Blue Curaçao
  • 6 ounces pineapple juice
  • 2 ounces lite coconut milk
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  2. Divide between two glasses with ice, and serve with an orange slice and/or pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.

Notes

Coconut milk vs. cream of coconut: A traditional Blue Hawaiian is made with cream of coconut, a thick, sweetened coconut cream with a consistency similar to a syrup. We personally prefer to use coconut milk in this recipe, which makes for a slightly less sweet cocktail, and is typically easier to find (and more cost effective!). That being said, you can really use either in this recipe – it mostly depends on how sweet you like your cocktails. 

No Blue Curaçao? Sub with Cointreau or Triple Sec and a few drops of blue food coloring.

Garnishes: For a traditional Blue Hawaiian garnish, opt for a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry and a cocktail umbrella. We also love adding in an orange wedge for extra color. 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shaker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 54.8 g
  • Sodium: 4 mg
  • Fat: 1.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 56.4 g
  • Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g

Keywords: blue hawaiian cocktail, blue hawaiian, blue hawaiian drink, blue hawaiian punch

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @crowded_kitchen on Instagram and hashtag it #crowdedkitchen

More Cocktail Recipes

  • Finished gin sidecar with a lemon garnish and rim.
    Gin Sidecar
  • Finished rum margaritas with lime slice garnish.
    Rum Margarita
  • Front view of the finished French 95 with a lemon garnish.
    French 95
  • Finished blue mojitos in bubble shaped glasses.
    Blue Mojito

Reader Interactions

Let us know what you think! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

Primary Sidebar

Lexi and Beth toasting with wine.

Hi, we're Lexi and Beth, a mother-daughter team from Michigan. The recipes you'll find here are a reflection of how we bring our family together around the dinner table despite various dietary differences.

More about us →

Featured in:

Featured in Buzzfeed, yahoo, Men's Journal, Huffpost, MSN, Food & Wine, Country Living, yummly, and Parade.

Winter Recipes

  • Vegan Mushroom Stew over Mashed Potatoes
  • overhead view of vegan lentil and mushrooom coq au vin over mashed potatoes in a bowl.
    Vegan Coq au Vin
  • Vegetable Stew
  • overhead view of vegan meatloaf on a white plate over mashed potatoes with cranberry sauce and salad on the side.
    Vegan Meatloaf
  • overhead view of bowl of vegan pumpkin chili topped with avocado slices, sour cream, pumpkin seeds and watermelon radish.
    Vegan Pumpkin Chili
  • overhead view of cheesy vegan broccoli casserole topped with breadcrumbs in large skillet.
    Vegan Broccoli Casserole

Most popular recipes

  • close up view of two hands pulling apart a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie.
    Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • overhead view of vegan creamy beet pasta in large pot.
    Creamy Beet Pasta
  • Super Green Vegetable Soup
  • Vegan Miso Soup
  • Overhead view of jalapeno poppers on a sheet pan.
    Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
  • side view of limoncello spritz cocktail garnished with fresh mint.
    Limoncello Spritz

See more-->

Footer

Back to top ↑

About

  • Learn About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • See our Portfolio

Newsletter

  • Sign up for weekly emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Work With Us
  • As Seen In

Copyright © 2022 Crowded Kitchen