Barsys
Blue Hawaiian
Tropical, Vibrant, and Pool-Party Perfect
About
The Blue Hawaiian cocktail is a tropical showstopper—bold in color, smooth in flavor, and made for vacation vibes. It’s everything you want in a beachy drink: refreshing, lightly sweet, and visually striking with its signature blue hue.
Originally created in the 1950s and made popular in the tiki-cocktail boom that followed, the Blue Hawaiian blends white rum, blue curaçao, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice. The result? A drink that’s creamy, citrusy, and packed with laid-back island charm.
Whether you’re poolside, throwing a summer party, or just need a mental vacation, this cocktail brings sunshine in a glass.
Shaken or Stirred? Shaken. You want a frothy, chilled texture that blends the cream of coconut into the mix seamlessly. Shake it hard and serve it cold.
What You'll Need
For one Blue Hawaiian cocktail:
- 60 ml white rum
- 30 ml blue curaçao
- 30 ml cream of coconut
- 90 ml pineapple juice
- 5 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
Optional garnish: Pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, or a cocktail umbrella if you’re going full island mode.
Pro tip: Blend it with crushed ice if you prefer a frozen Blue Hawaiian. Smooth, slushy, and extra refreshing.
How to Make It
Prep time: 4 minutes
Skill level: Beginner-friendly with beach-bar payoff
- Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until cold and frothy.
- Strain into a hurricane glass or tall tiki glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
- Serve with a straw—or a little paper umbrella if you’re feeling festive.
Using Barsys?
Making cocktails with Barsys 360 gives you that balanced flavor every single time. Let Barsys handle the rum and curaçao pour while you add the pineapple juice and coconut. Shake and garnish—and just like that, it’s a beach bar at home.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
The Blue Hawaiian is all about balance—too much coconut and it’s heavy, too much curaçao and it’s candy-sweet. Barsys keeps your ratios perfect, every time. No guesswork, no overflow—just repeat-worthy results in a glass that always pops.
Let Barsys handle the precision. You bring the vacation energy.
Sip Setting
Think sunny decks, beach bonfires, or anytime you want to feel like you’re on a tropical escape—even if you’re just on your balcony. The Blue Hawaiian works just as well for summer brunches as it does for late-night tiki vibes.
Garnish Game
Keep it classic with a pineapple wedge and cherry. Or level up with a cocktail umbrella and a palm-leaf stir stick—because sometimes, aesthetics matter as much as the pour.
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FAQs
What is a Blue Hawaiian cocktail?
The Blue Hawaiian cocktail is a tropical rum-based drink made with blue curaçao, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and lime. It’s smooth, fruity, and vibrantly blue.
Is this the same as a Blue Hawaii drink?
Not quite. The Blue Hawaii cocktail is similar but usually made with a sweet and sour mix instead of cream of coconut. The Blue Hawaiian recipe is creamier and more indulgent.
Can I make it frozen?
Yes! Blend all the ingredients with crushed ice until slushy. Great for hot days and beach parties.
What kind of rum should I use?
White rum is traditional—it keeps the flavor light and lets the color shine. Avoid dark rum unless you want a twist on the classic.
Can I use Barsys for this drink?
Absolutely. Load your white rum and blue curaçao into Barsys, and let it take care of the precision. You focus on the coconut, juice, and shake—it’s your tropical bartender in a box.