History of the Blue Hawaii Cocktail
Many assume this classic Blue Hawaii Cocktail was named after the film by Elvis Presley, but it actually came first. It was first created in 1957 by Hawaiian bartender Henry Yee, who also gave the world the Banana Daiquiri and made tiny cocktail umbrellas popular.
Tips for Making a Perfect Blue Hawaii
You can shake or blend this cocktail. When shaken, pineapple juice becomes soft and fluffy, but if you’re making drinks for a group, there’s a lot to be said for batch-making it in a blender which also keeps it cold and consistent. If blending, simply take the same ingredients and add half a cup of crushed ice.
Ingredients
Serves: –+
- Bacardi Superior Rum 1 1/2 Oz
- Pineapple Juice 2 1/2 Oz
- Blue Curacao ½ Oz
- Lime Juice ½ Oz
- Simple Syrup ½ Oz
- Ice
Per serving
Calories: 369 kcal
Proteins: 0.00 g
Fats: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 49 g
Method
- Add Ingredients and ice to a shaker.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and an even blue color.
- Pour into a chilled highball glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry.
Nutrition (1 servings)
Calories: 369 | Carbohydrates: 49 g | Protein: 0.0 g | Fat: 7 g
