Blue Hawaiian
White rum, blue curaçao, pineapple and coconut. Bright blue and tropical.
Shaken · Tiki mug · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml White rum
- 22.5 ml Blue curaçao
- 60 ml Pineapple juice
- 22.5 ml Coconut cream (sweetened)
- Pineapple wedge (garnish)
Method
- Pour 45 ml white rum into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Blue curaçao into the shaker
- Pour 60 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml coconut cream (sweetened) into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Blue Hawaiian
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 Hawaiian FAQ
What's in a Blue Hawaiian?
45 ml white rum, 22.5 ml blue curaçao, 60 ml pineapple juice, 22.5 ml coconut cream (sweetened), garnished with pineapple wedge.
How strong is a Blue Hawaiian?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Blue Hawaiian?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Blue Hawaiian in?
A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.
