Blue Hawaii
The quintessential tropical escape in a glass, the Blue Hawaii is famous for its vibrant azure hue and refreshing pineapple-forward profile. Created in 1957 by legendary bartender Harry Yee, it remains a global icon of Tiki culture and Hawaiian hospitality.
Base
rum
Difficulty
Easy
Glass
hurricane
Strength
medium
Ingredients
- 0.75 ozLight Rum
- 0.75 ozVodka
- 0.5 ozBlue Curacao(Provides the signature blue color)
- 3 ozPineapple Juice(Freshly pressed preferred)
- 1 ozSweet and Sour Mix(Can substitute with fresh lemon/lime juice and simple syrup)
Garnish: Pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry
Instructions
- 1Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2Shake well until chilled.
- 3Strain into a hurricane glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- 4Alternatively, blend all ingredients with a cup of ice for a frozen version.