Try this Blue Hawaii Cocktail recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 1.340625 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0125 g
- Fiber 0.0208333336437743 g
- Protein 0.0375000000000001 g
- Saturated Fat 0.000833333333333336 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (10g)
- Sodium 0.208333333333334 mg
- Sugar 1.31979166635623 g
- Trans Fat 0.00583333333333335 g
- Calories 6 calories
Step-by-step
- Blend all ingredients except garnish together and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour cocktail mixture into glasses and garnish with pineapple and maraschino cherries.
A vivid azure hue crowns this tropical drink, contrasting sharply with the bright yellow pineapple and deep red cherry garnishes resting on the rim. Visual contrast defines the presentation, requiring clean cuts on the fresh fruit to maintain sharpness against the opaque, bright blue liquid.
Blending the rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix thoroughly integrates the disparate densities of the liquids before chilling. High-speed blending introduces minute air bubbles that lighten the mouthfeel of the heavy coconut rum and sweet liqueurs. Pouring the contents over fresh ice immediately after the rest period preserves that aeration.
Refrigerating the blended mixture for at least one hour allows the ingredients to reach a uniform temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This extended chill eliminates the need for excessive shaking with ice, which would otherwise dilute the precise ratios of alcohol to juice. Cold resting also lets the aromatic compounds of the pineapple and citrus merge cleanly.
Straining or pouring the cold liquid directly over densely packed ice cubes slows further melting and maintains the drink strength. Standard beverage ice should fill the glass entirely to prevent the liquid from cascading too quickly and splashing the rim. Clear ice performs best here, melting slower than cloudy residential cubes.
