When was the Blue Hawaii Invented
The Blue Hawaii cocktail was invented in 1957 by a bartender named Harry Yee at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, Hawaii. The cocktail was created for a local restaurant owner named Henry Kaiser, who had recently opened a new hotel and wanted a signature cocktail to serve to his guests. The Blue Hawaii became a popular drink in Hawaii and eventually gained worldwide popularity, thanks in part to its inclusion in the 1961 Elvis Presley movie of the same name.
What You Need
- lemon juice
- pineapple juice
- blue Curacao liqueur
- malibu Liqueur
- silver rum
- crushed ice
- Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry for garnish
How to Make a Blue Hawaii
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add pineapple juice, white rum, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice, and cream of coconut to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds, until the shaker becomes frosty.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing Blue Hawaii cocktail!
Tip For Making a Blue Hawaii
- Use high-quality ingredients: To get the best taste, use fresh pineapple juice, quality white rum, and blue curaçao.
- Shake well: Make sure to shake the cocktail vigorously with ice for about 10-15 seconds. This will help to blend all the ingredients together and create a frothy texture.
- Adjust the sweetness: Depending on your taste, you can adjust the amount of cream of coconut and fresh lime juice to make the cocktail sweeter or more tart.
- Use crushed ice: To make a frozen Blue Hawaii, blend all the ingredients with crushed ice until it becomes slushy. This will give your cocktail a smooth and icy texture.
- Garnish with tropical fruits: Add a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and even a small umbrella to your cocktail for a fun and tropical garnish that will transport you to a sunny beach.
Frequently asked questions
What is blue curaçao and where can I find it?
Blue curaçao is a bright blue liqueur with a sweet and slightly bitter orange flavor. It is used in many tiki cocktails, including the Blue Hawaii. You can find blue curaçao at most liquor stores or online.
Can I substitute the white rum with another type of rum?
Yes, you can use other types of rum, such as gold or dark rum, but it will change the flavor profile of the cocktail. White rum is traditionally used in the Blue Hawaii to maintain the bright blue color and to complement the tropical flavors.
Can I make a pitcher of Blue Hawaii for a party?
Yes, you can easily multiply the ingredients to make a pitcher of Blue Hawaii for a party. Just remember to adjust the recipe to suit your taste and use a large cocktail shaker or blender to mix the ingredients together.
Blue Hawaii
One of the four famous Hawaiian liquors, the beautiful color reminds people of the clear sky and blue sea of Hawaii. The rich aroma of rum, combined with the complex taste of orange, coconut, pineapple, lemon and other fruits, brings out the enthusiastic and strong southern flavor, and that makes it a very popular summer cocktail!
Ingredients
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ⅔ oz pineapple juice
- ⅔ oz blue Curacao liqueur
- ⅓ oz malibu Liqueur
- 1 oz silver rum
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add pineapple juice, white rum, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice, and malibu Liqueur to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds, until the shaker becomes frosty.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing Blue Hawaii cocktail!
Notes
Blue curaçao is a bright blue liqueur with a sweet and slightly bitter orange flavor. You can find it at most liquor stores or online.
