Frozen Blue Hawaiian Cocktail

I love a frozen blue Hawaiian cocktail for all of the wonderful tropical flavors - they're the perfect combination of light rum, blue curacao, coconut, and pineapple! Plus, they're blue. How fun is that?!

Garnish with fresh pineapple and you have the perfect pick-me-up on a dreary day!

The perfect beach-inspired tropical cocktail for a hot day - or any day!

This tasty blue cocktail is also known as a 'swimming pool' and is very similar to a pina colada! No wonder I love to make this drink when I want a truly delicious cocktail. It never disappoints. Yum!

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• 🍹 Ingredients
• 🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
• 🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations
• 🍲 Foods To Serve With
• 📋 Recipe

🍹 Ingredients

All of the ingredients you need to make a frozen blue Hawaiian cocktail at home can be found at your local liquor store!

• Ice - Have lots of ice on hand before starting to blend your drinks!
• Pineapple Juice - A big part of the tropical flavor! Don't add too much, or you'll turn your blue Hawaiian more aqua or light green in color!
• Sweet & Sour Mix - If you don't have any, see my instructions for making your very own!
• Cream Of Coconut - Make sure you are using cream of coconut (creme de coconut) not coconut cream!
• Light Rum - I like J Wray Silver Jamaican rum. Malibu pineapple rum is also a popular choice.
• Blue Curacao - This will get you that beloved blue drink. In a pinch any orange liqueur will work - Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Aperol.
• Optional Garnishes - Pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry & cocktail umbrella.

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

This is a very easy blender drink to make! It's one of my favorites for entertaining on short notice!

1. Add 1 cup of ice to your blender.
2. Pour in the 2 ounces of pineapple juice, 1 ounce sweet and sour mix, 1 ounce cream of coconut, 1 ounce light (white) rum, and 1 ounce blue curacao.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour into a hurricane glass.
5. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cocktail umbrella.

Make Your Own Sweet & Sour Mix

1. Combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water in a sauce pan, stir, and simmer 3-4 minutes.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Once cool add ½ cup of lemon juice and ½ cup lime juice.
4. Refrigerate till cool.

🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations

• Love coconut? Swap out the normal light rum for Malibu coconut rum!
• Ditch the cream of coconut for vodka - and voila! you have a Frozen Blue Hawaii.
• Add your favorite champagne or some prosecco for a 'Sparkling Blue Hawaiian'!
• Don't want it blended? Simply shake and strain over ice!
• Be sure you are using cream of coconut NOT coconut cream!
• This drink is traditionally served in a hurricane glass, as seen here. For a fun twist try hollowing out a fresh coconut or a whole pineapple, or serve them up in tiki mugs!
• When I plan ahead, I do chill the hurricane glasses (which I highly suggest).

🍲 Foods To Serve With

Some great ideas for appetizers to go with your Frozen Blue Hawaiian Cocktail!

• Chipotle Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings
• Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
• Cajun Fries
• Tortilla Chips with my Salsa Verde and Guac!
• Or try my easy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp.

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