Blue Hawaiian Cocktail
The Blue Hawaiian cocktail is the ideal combination of lively, fruity flavours, providing an instant tropical recall. The drink stands out from other beverages because it uses orange-flavoured vodka as its spirit base. This intriguing beverage is often served tall in a highball or hurricane glass, highlighting its vibrant blue colour and sometimes garnished with pineapple wedges, cherries or miniature umbrellas, for a visually attractive drink.
Ingredients
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- 20mL orange vodka
- 10mL blue curaçao liqueur
- 45mL chilled orange juice
- 45mL chilled pineapple juice
- 1for garnish orange slice
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Fill a large highball or hurricane glass with plenty of ice cubes and pour in the orange vodka, blue curaçao liqueur, orange and pineapple juice into it.
- Step 2
To fully blend and chill the drink, gently but thoroughly stir the contents with a bar spoon for around 15-20 seconds.
- Step 3
Garnish the glass rim with a fresh orange slice and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Avoid shaking this particular drink as it can make the beverage overly frothy and potentially dull its vibrant blue colour.
Preparation Tip 2
Some variations also include coconut cream for a slightly creamier texture, but this alters its classic clear blue appearance.
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