By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 26, 2023
I’m always on the hunt for a new drink to try on date nights. A Blue Hawaiian is a fun cocktail drink made with coconut, pineapple juice, rum, and blue curaçao for a bold color. This tropical coconut rum cocktail is so easy to make– just combine ingredients and shake! It’s wonderfully refreshing, making it perfect for hot days and summer parties. One sip and I always feel like I’m on vacation. Stress just floats away.
What’s in This Blue Hawaiian Cocktail Recipe?
This tropical cocktail’s refreshing and sweet flavor is a delightful blend of coconut cream, pineapple juice, and rum, and the gorgeous blue color comes from blue curacao. Pat and I love going on tropical get-aways, but when we can’t travel (hello having small kids), this drink is a quick and easy substitute.
- Pineapple Juice: Adds freshness and acidity.
- Coconut Rum: Adds a warming flavor and coconut taste.
- Blue Curacao: Adds an orange flavor and that signature bright blue color.
- Cream of Coconut: Makes this drink creamy, and enhances the coconut flavor.
Variations on a Blue Hawaiian Drink
I sometimes blend my Blue Hawaiian with ice to create a frozen version, or add a couple of scoops of vanilla or coconut ice cream to make a milkshake!
If you’re not feeling the alcohol, swap out the rum for more pineapple juice or some coconut water, and swap the Curacao for blue Hawaiian punch for a refreshing mocktail.
How to Store
You can store this Blue Hawaiian cocktail (without the ice) in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake with fresh ice before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This refreshing blue cocktail is delicious served with pineapple-infused meals, like shrimp tacos with pineapple slaw , crockpot Hawaiian ribs , huli huli chicken , or crockpot kalua pork . It’s light and refreshing flavor enhances the notes of pineapple in the food, creating a delightful eating experience.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Garnish with pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries for that island feel!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
- ▢ 1½ ounces coconut rum
- ▢ 1 ounce blue curacao liqueur
- ▢ 1 ounce cream of coconut
- ▢ Pineapple wedges for garnish
- ▢ Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Add the pineapple juice, rum, curacao liqueur, and cream of coconut into a shaker filled with ice. Shake until the mixture is well chilled. 2 ounces fresh pineapple juice, 1½ ounces coconut rum, 1 ounce blue curacao liqueur, 1 ounce cream of coconut
- Pour it into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cherry. Pineapple wedges, Maraschino cherries
Becky’s Tips
- Non-Alcoholic Version: Swap out the rum for pineapple juice or coconut water, and swap the Curacao for blue Hawaiian punch.
- Nutritional information does not include garnishes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It tastes like a colorful version of a piña colada !
A Blue Hawaii swaps out the cream of coconut for sweet and sour mix for a tangier, less creamy drink.
You may also know it as the Swimming Pool Cocktail.
If your cocktail turned green, it is likely due to the pineapple juice. Fresh pineapple juice has a much lighter yellow color than canned, so I always recommend fresh.
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Blue Hawaiian Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
- 1½ ounces coconut rum
- 1 ounce blue curacao liqueur
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
- Pineapple wedges for garnish
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Add the pineapple juice, rum, curacao liqueur, and cream of coconut into a shaker filled with ice. Shake until the mixture is well chilled. 2 ounces fresh pineapple juice, 1½ ounces coconut rum, 1 ounce blue curacao liqueur, 1 ounce cream of coconut
- Pour it into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cherry. Pineapple wedges, Maraschino cherries
Notes
- Non-Alcoholic Version: Swap out the rum for pineapple juice or coconut water, and swap the Curacao for blue Hawaiian punch.
- Nutritional information does not include garnishes.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
