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.