Blue Hawaii
Vodka and rum with blue curaçao and pineapple. Harry Yee's 1957 Waikiki original.
Shaken · Tiki mug · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml Vodka
- 22.5 ml White rum
- 15 ml Blue curaçao
- 90 ml Pineapple juice
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- Pineapple wedge (garnish)
Method
- Pour 22.5 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml white rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Blue curaçao into the shaker
- Pour 90 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Blue Hawaii
Created in 1957 by Harry Yee at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, to promote blue curaçao.
The tiki family. Tiki began in 1933–34, when Ernest Gantt, later known as Donn Beach, opened Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood. He mixed several rums with fresh juices, syrups and spices into exotic drinks, and Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron followed in Oakland. Tiki boomed in the 1950s and 1960s, faded, and was revived by bartenders from the 2000s.
Blue Hawaii FAQ
What's in a Blue Hawaii?
22.5 ml vodka, 22.5 ml white rum, 15 ml blue curaçao, 90 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, garnished with pineapple wedge.
How strong is a Blue Hawaii?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Blue Hawaii?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Blue Hawaii in?
A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.
