Cocktails
Blue Hawaiian
Blue Hawaiian is a four-ingredient cocktail made with Malibu, blue curaçao and pineapple juice, finished with a pineapple wedge. This first-party Malibu recipe uses 30 ml each of Malibu and blue curaçao with 60 ml pineapple juice, built over ice, stirred and served in a Hurricane Glass.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients
- 30 mlMalibuUnknown
- 30 mlBlue CuracaoLiqueur Modifier
- 60 mlPineapple JuiceJuice
- 1 wedgePineapple WedgeGarnish
How to Make It
- Fill a glass with ice.Fill
- Add Malibu and blue curacao, pour in the pineapple juice, stir, and garnish with a pineapple wedge.Stirred
Why it works
Why this Blue Hawaiian recipe works
The formula uses equal measures of Malibu and blue curaçao with twice as much pineapple juice. That keeps both liqueurs present while the larger juice measure lengthens the drink before it is stirred over ice.
How to Serve
- Glass
- Hurricane Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Stirred
Serving tips
How to serve this recipe
Fill a Hurricane Glass with ice, add the Malibu and blue curaçao, pour in the pineapple juice, stir, and garnish with the pineapple wedge.
Taste
What does a Blue Hawaiian taste like?
Malibu describes its Blue Hawaiian as tropical, fruity and sweet, with citrus notes from blue curaçao and sweet-tangy pineapple from the juice.
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Recipe proportions
This recipe uses 30 ml Malibu, 30 ml blue curaçao and 60 ml pineapple juice, plus a pineapple wedge for garnish.
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Reviewed alternative recipes
No suitable direct swap is reviewed for Malibu, Blue Curacao or Pineapple Juice. Try this related recipe instead:
Both are pineapple-led tropical drinks with rum-family and coconut cues; Blue Hawaiian adds blue curaçao while Pina Colada is the clearer coconut-pineapple alternative.
Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a Blue Hawaiian taste like?
- The flavour of Blue Hawaiian depends on the specific ingredients and measures used. Expect a balance of the key spirits and mixers in the recipe.
- How strong is a Blue Hawaiian?
- The Blue Hawaiian has an ABV of approximately 10.3%. That's approximately 0.69 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 188 kcal, 19.5g sugar, 24.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
- Can I make a Blue Hawaiian at home?
- Yes. The Blue Hawaiian uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Hurricane Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.