Description
Enjoy a refreshing Blue Hawaiian Piña Colada, a vibrant cocktail blending light rum, blue curaçao, creamy coconut, and fresh pineapple juice. Perfect for summer gatherings, this drink is garnished with pineapple and cherries for a delightful touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 6 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Fresh pineapple wedges, for garnish
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Optional: shredded coconut, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: Lay out all ingredients on the counter for easy access.
- Prepare your garnishes: Cut fresh pineapple into wedges and set aside. Have maraschino cherries ready.
- Chill your glassware: Place glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to chill.
- Blend the ingredients: In a blender, combine light rum, blue curaçao, coconut cream, heavy cream, fresh pineapple juice, and crushed ice. Add liquids first for easier blending.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and creamy. Use the pulse option if needed to break up ice.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the mixture and add more coconut cream or simple syrup if desired. Blend again briefly if you add anything.
- Pour into chilled glasses: Carefully pour the mixture into the chilled glasses, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Garnish your drinks: Place a pineapple wedge on the rim of each glass, add a maraschino cherry on top, and sprinkle shredded coconut if desired.
- Add a straw: Insert colorful straws into each glass for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the drinks fresh with friends or family.
- Savor the flavors: Relish the blend of tropical flavors with each sip.
- Experiment with variations: Try different rums or add lime juice for a twist.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh pineapple juice enhances the flavor significantly.
- Adjust thickness: Add more crushed ice for a thicker drink or more pineapple juice for a thinner consistency.
- Make it a mocktail: Omit the rum and blue curaçao for a non-alcoholic version, replacing them with extra pineapple juice and soda water.
- Store leftovers properly: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, but consume within a day for best texture.
- Pair with snacks: These drinks pair well with tropical snacks or light appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes