Exotic cocktail Blue Hawaii stands out from other alcoholic beverages, and its unusual color of azure is to blame. But this is the first thing that customers "fall for" in bars. It is not often possible to taste a piece of the tropics. The ingredients for this cocktail are publicly available, it is possible to prepare it even at home.

History of creation

The Blue Hawaii cocktail was invented in 1957 in the capital of the country's eponymous state, Honolulu. This drink was invented by an ordinary bartender of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, his name was Harry Yee. Once a visitor ordered him to make a bluish cocktail, later this client turned out to be a sales representative of the then starting company "Bols". He wanted to promote the Blue Curaceau liqueur, one of the constituent parts of the drink.
It is believed that the creator of the cocktail named it after the famous song by Leo Robin "Blue Hawaiian". And in 1961, a film with Elvis Presley was released, where this song became the main soundtrack, and the very blue cocktail became the drink of the film.

Taste and proportions

The Blue Hawaii cocktail is a must for every tourist of those places. It tastes a bit like Mai Tai rum, but radically differs from it in its bright, catchy color. Due to the fact that the cocktail is very similar in composition and method of preparation to this rum, it did not manage to earn its place in the list of official cocktails in the International Bartenders Association, but got a well-deserved place among fans of its unusual taste. We can say that this alcoholic drink is even more popular than its predecessor.

In order for the cocktail to work out, it is imperative to observe the proportions:

• light rum - 30 ml
• liqueur "Malibu" - 30 ml
• Blue Curazo liqueur - 30 ml
• coconut milk - 20 ml
• natural pineapple juice - 100 ml
• ice cubes - 100 g
• pineapple slice
• cherry for decor

All of these ingredients can be found in shops in any city. Liqueurs are included in many cocktails with exotic flavors, so it's very easy to find them on store shelves. It is better, of course, to take freshly squeezed pineapple juice, but if it is not possible to purchase it, then a product from tetra packets will do. Ice cubes are needed to slightly dilute the sugary taste and add coolness to the drink. After all, it was originally served to quench your thirst in the heat.

Step by step cocktail recipe

1. For preparing a drink, only a tall wine glass on a stand or leg is suitable so that it does not heat up from the table surface. So, take a tall glass and fill it one third with ice cubes.
2. Combine pineapple juice, rum and two liqueurs in a cup, beat with a mixer or blender until they become a homogeneous liquid mass.
3. Pour coconut milk into the mixture, stir a little.
4. Pour the resulting liquid into a glass with ice.
5. Just do not stir the cocktail when it is already in the glass, the cold cubes should melt from the bottom.
6. Decorate the glass with a straw, add a slice of pineapple and a cherry to the edge of the glass.

Delicious tropical cocktail is ready!

The rainy gray autumn has come. Warm summer evenings in the company of friends were left behind. What if you are not used to being bored? Invite your friends to throw a Hawaiian party. A great occasion to remember the summer, cheer up and dance, enjoy delicious cocktails and just chat in pleasant company.

To create a festive atmosphere at home, you will need bright flower garlands, palm branches or living (artificial) palms in flowerpots. You can decorate the interior with balloons and fruit compositions. Print beautiful invitations, don't forget the music. For creating festive mood cocktails are indispensable. Cocktails for Hawaiian party as a rule, they are bright, beautifully decorated and carry a lot of positive emotions. By preparing them yourself, you will earn the title of the best party host.

Non-alcoholic cocktails

The main ingredients of these cocktails are usually fruit juices, popular sodas and ice.

Hawaiian mix

Combine pineapple, orange, mango, banana, grapefruit juice in equal proportions and crushed ice in a shaker. Serve in a martini glass garnished with nectarine or peach slices.

Mix lemon (1 part) and cherry (2 parts) juice. Add an equal volume of any energy drink... Serve in a rox glass.

Mix the apple cider in equal proportions, cherry juices and a sprite. Mix in a shaker with chipped ice. Add 50 g of sliced ​​fresh strawberries to each glass.

Roy Rogers

For two parts of Coca-Cola, one part is taken pomegranate juice... Served in a wide glass decorated with a cherry.

Alcoholic cocktails

For a truly hot party, indulge your guests alcoholic cocktails homemade... The highlight of the party will be the so-called blue Hawaiian cocktails.

Blue Hawaii

Mix 30 ml Baccardi rum and the same blue liquor Curacao, 30 ml lemon juice, 60 ml pineapple juice and 30 ml sugar syrup... Add ice, garnish with pineapple and mint

Pina colada

Mix white rum(2 parts), dark rum (1 part), Malibu liqueur (2 parts) and Pineapple juice(3 parts). Add ice, garnish with pineapple and cherry.

Acapulco

V equal proportions mix golden rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, grapefruit tequila juices. Whisk in a shaker with ice until frost forms.

To make your party a success, do not forget to buy bright plates and the necessary attributes for decorating glasses: straws, umbrellas. Who knows, maybe your friends will like the idea of ​​hosting a Hawaiian party so much that it will become a good tradition to host it.

Alcoholic

The Blue Hawaii cocktail recipe contains the following ingredients:

• Light rum (20 ml)
• Coconut liqueur (20 ml)
• Liquor Blue curacao(20 ml)
• Pineapple juice (60 ml)
• Ice cubes

History of the Blue Hawaii cocktail recipe:

1957, Honolulu-Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village. The Blue Hawaii cocktail recipe was invented by a bartender named Harry Yee. There is nothing special in this story, just one person turned to the bartender in order to promote specific product on the market. This product has now turned out to be famous liquor Blue Curacao. For those who are interested, this person was the official representative of the Dutch alcoholic drinks company "Bols". The task was simple: to come up with such a cocktail, which would certainly include the aforementioned liquor, and, of course, so that the drink would not cause disgust, but, on the contrary, would attract crowds of people. Of course, it is not realistic to create such a miracle the first time (well, or you have to be very lucky (^_^;) ). Although, on the other hand, even if a good result was obtained at the beginning, it is still worth trying further, because no one knows, maybe 3 or 5 options will be even better. So Harry didn't stop halfway, he had enough trial and error, but as a result we have legendary recipe cocktail "Blue Hawaii". (*_*)

But at the expense of the name this cocktail some kind of confusion turns out. For starters, in 1961, a film with the exact same name, "Blue Hawaii", was released (by the way, the main role was played by Elvis Presley). And before that, in 1937, there was such a song "Blue Hawaii" by Leo Robin. Perhaps the name of the cocktail was taken from this song, and only then it is possible (but not the fact) that the film was named after the cocktail.

Be that as it may, the Blue Hawaii cocktail recipe made the island famous and now almost every tourist considers it his duty to try this drink.

Possible following recipes cocktail "Blue Hawaii":

• Cocktail "Frozen Blue Hawaii"- there is pineapple juice (120 ml), vodka (60 ml), Blue Curacao liqueur (15 ml), lemon juice(75 ml), powdered sugar(15 g);
• Heavenly Hawaii cocktail- contains pineapple juice (40 ml), Blue Curacao liqueur (20 ml), light rum (20 ml), coconut milk (40 ml);
• Blue Jaguar cocktail- it contains Blue Curacao liqueur (30 ml), vodka (30 ml), lemon juice (15 ml), champagne (60 ml)

Blue Curacao is a popular liqueur made from highly refined alcohol, orange peel, nutmeg, with the addition of cinnamon and other spices. The drink is named after the island on which it first appeared.

A few words about the Blue Hawaii cocktail:

This tropical cocktail is probably familiar to many. Well, of course, because it has proven itself well among classic cocktails. Awesome heady taste delicate aroma fruits (and also tropical), make the drink simply divine. Wherever you find yourself (on the beach, at the dacha, on the balcony, just in a good company of friends ...), closing your eyes, you can imagine yourself on a paradise island, under the splash of warm waves ... Try to touch a dream. (^_~)

Now directly to the Blue Hawaii cocktail recipe itself.

In a glass of harikane (a glass for tropical cocktails- long on a short stem, but if not at hand, a thin long glass will do) put some ice and pour all the ingredients of the cocktail. Stir the contents of the glass with a bar spoon. You can decorate with a small piece of pineapple, as well as a cocktail umbrella, and you can also add a couple of cherries on a toothpick (or on an umbrella).

Birthday or New Year in the style of the "state of Aloha" it is quite easy to organize, and such a celebration will bring a lot of pleasure. And, of course, one of the highlights of such a holiday is Hawaiian cocktails. About their composition and methods of preparation and there will be a speech below.

A place

Ideal for Hawaiian party fresh air... A great place for this is the beach. However, a fervent holiday will be successful in the country, and even in the apartment. In the latter case, guests will not be able to swim or light a fire, and the rest of the pleasures and entertainment of improvised Hawaii are at their service (of course, if the owner takes care of this). It's still more fun at the dacha, especially if there is a pool or a river flows nearby. Here you can cook a barbecue, and pour each other with a hose or water pistols.

In short, for a Hawaiian party, the main thing is not the place, but the mood and surroundings. Garlands of flowers, exotic fruits, shells - everything that reminds of the sea and the sun is suitable for decorating the room. And don't forget about the music! Correctly selected compositions will create the atmosphere of sunny islands even in the middle of an apartment in a snowy city. Or maybe there is a master of the ukulele among your friends? Then he will definitely become the soul of the party.

A few words about the menu

Hawaiian cocktails, the recipes of which are offered below, will not do without "company". The principle of making the menu is that food should be light. Fruits, vegetables and seafood are the main ingredients for the table. Of course you can cook and traditional salads but disguised as Hawaiian food. However, it is better to give up mayonnaise and heavy dishes, after which it is very difficult to dance.

Fruit salads, a variety of canapés fit perfectly into a Hawaiian-style party. vegetable kebabs, barbecue, ice cream - great options for the holiday. Food should delight not only the tongue, but also the eyes. Bunches of bananas, weighty pineapples can be both food and decoration.

Hawaiian alcoholic cocktails

No adult party is complete without alcohol. However, it is not enough just to buy the usual alcoholic drinks and arrange glasses. Not every alcohol is suitable for every occasion. And at a Hawaiian party strong drinks are not only a means to relax and have fun, but also a part of the surroundings.

Party-appropriate cocktails mix liqueurs, fruit juices and various syrups... Glasses are often garnished with pineapple or orange slices. Hawaiian party cocktails can easily become a permanent part of the holiday cuisine.

Blue Hawaii

The main drink at such a party is undoubtedly the Blue Hawaii cocktail. It is based on the Blue Curacao liqueur. His unrepeatable aroma create notes of orange peel, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Changing the rest of the ingredients creates new Hawaiian cocktails. Here is the composition of the drink, close to the original, based on 4 servings:

• a glass of cold orange juice;
• half a glass of Blue Curosao liqueur;
• half a glass of light rum;
• half a glass coconut milk;
• ice - about 4 glasses.

All ingredients are mixed in a shaker and the finished cocktail is poured into glasses. When serving, the drink should be garnished with pineapple slices.

Variants and history

Vodka is often added to Blue Hawaii. Rum goes well with Blue Curosao. Coconut milk can be substituted for liqueur or even cream. In the vastness of the network, there are many variations of the recipe.

The author of the cocktail is Harry Yee, a Hawaiian bartender. The drink was first mixed in now distant 1957. In fact, the popularity and culture of Tiki began with him. Before the invention of the cocktail, the resort was considered accessible only to the very wealthy.

"May Tai"

Another favorite Hawaiian cocktail is called Mai Tai. Its history dates back to 1944. Place of invention - Oakland (California). Unusual name the drink was received, as they say, thanks to the guests from the island of Tahiti. “Mai tai roa ae,” they said after tasting the cocktail. This expression is translated as "not of this world." Since then, the name has stuck.

For cooking you will need:

• dark rum - 40 ml;
• light rum - 20 ml;
• orange liqueur - 15 ml;
• almond syrup - 15 ml;
• lime juice - 10 ml.

The ingredients are mixed with a shaker and poured into tall glasses, garnished with lime zest, mint and a pineapple wedge. The drink is best served with a straw.

"Hula-hula"

Two types of rum are present in another recipe. The Hula Hula cocktail is distinguished by its bright greenish-yellow color - it will be an excellent company for the Blue Hawaii.

Ingredients for two servings:

• rum, light and dark, 30 ml each;
• lemon juice - 30 ml;
• sugar syrup - 30 ml;
• passion fruit juice - 50 ml;
• kiwi and carambola to taste.

The shaker mixes rum, juices and syrup. Ice, crushed pieces of kiwi are spread on the bottom of the glass, all this is poured with liquid. The drink is decorated with kiwi and carambola slices and served with a straw.

"Lava flow"

The vibrant Hawaiian cocktails described above will only benefit from being next door to another companion. A drink called "Lava Stream" will perfectly fit into the company.
For cooking you need:

• rum - 45 ml;
• coconut syrup - 30 ml;
• pineapple juice - 60 ml;
• strawberry puree - 45 ml;
• some ice cream or vanilla milk;
• ice - 0.5 cups.

All ingredients are mixed in a shaker except for mashed potatoes. The cocktail is poured into glasses and decorated with strawberry mass.

Drinks at the children's party

If the holiday is being held excluded. However, this will not prevent guests from fully enjoying the spirit of Hawaii. Replacing alcoholic drinks is easy enough. One of the options is Hawaiian Cocktail tea, which contains hibiscus, orange peel, rosehip, apple, strawberry pieces and other ingredients. Unusual taste just perfect for such a holiday. It can be served in tall glasses, decorated with pieces of fruit.

A variety of smoothies will work as well. Bright and aromatic mixtures and juices from fresh fruits will bring a lot of pleasure to both children and adults. And it's not worth talking about the health benefits. If you connect your imagination, you can even find a replacement for Blue Hawaii.

In short, organizing an Aloha-style party is not difficult. You won't even have to work on the costumes for a long time: a hula skirt or shorts, bikinis, colorful T-shirts for children. Drinks, be it a Hawaiian cocktail with alcohol or freshly squeezed juices, as well as the menu as a whole, consist of quite simple ingredients... By the way, if there was no shaker at hand, do not despair. It can be replaced with plastic bottle or glass jar... In a container, Hawaiian cocktails are mixed, and then gently so that ice does not get into and large pieces pulp poured into glasses. The main thing is not to replace the shaker with a blender or mixer: these devices will create drinks that are completely different in consistency and taste. In them, the ice is crushed and dilutes the main composition, the cocktail becomes less saturated. However, fascinating contests and games, dances and an atmosphere of unbridled fun are unlikely to notice such a trifle.

The summer party will be decorated with the Blue Hawaii Long Drink - a cocktail based on rum and coconut. Another color gives it alcoholic ingredient... The mix is ​​not too strong, and a large number of ice helps him stay cold for a long time, even on a hot day.

The history of the Blue Hawaii cocktail

For the first time, the bartender of the Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel prepared an unusual blue mix at the request of the client. The customer turned out to be a sales representative who needed to popularize the new Bols product - Blue Curacao liqueur. This ingredient is a must in numerous drink options.

This story happened back in 1957. The cocktail not only retained its popularity, but also became a signature drink for tourists in the Hawaiian Islands. Attempts to replace rum and other ingredients with others have led to the creation of many compositions with unusual flavor combinations exotic fruits and alcohol, cream, coconuts. The main thing that distinguishes these options is the azure color of the drink, reminiscent of the shade of the sea off the tropical islands.

The composition of the drink and the way it is mixed is similar to that typical for the Mai Tai cocktail, therefore, Blue Hawaii was not included in the official recipes of the International Bartenders Association. But this does not make it less tasty and popular: the name can be found on the cocktail list of almost any bar around the world.

The taste and composition of the cocktail

The taste of the mix should be rich and bright, corresponding to the ingredients included in its composition. Classic cocktail necessarily has a rum tint due to the content of Malibu liqueur and light Bacardi. There are also fruity notes in the bouquet - pineapple and Blue Curacao itself, and Malibu liqueur additionally creates a hint of coconut milk. The general taste of the drink can be characterized as sweetish with sourness, aromatic without harsh notes.

To prepare a mix at home, special attention should be paid to the choice of coconut liqueur. Cheap drinks can curl up and form flakes when in contact with pineapple juice. It spoils appearance cocktail, which must maintain a homogeneous translucent structure. The best brand for Hawaiian cocktail recognized as Malibu liquor.

Rum should be light, so as not to impart yellowness to the blue tint of the drink. Domestic professional bartenders most often use light Bacardi 8, but if available good analogue you can replace it. In variants of preparation, rum may not be used or is replaced by vodka.

An important component of the Blue Hawaii drink - Blue Curacao liqueur - cannot be replaced by anything. It is believed that in the absence of this ingredient, a syrup with the same name can save the day. It has a similar color and taste, but lacks the characteristic alcoholic aroma. Therefore, the sophisticated cocktail drinker can feel the difference.

V classic version freshly squeezed pineapple juice is recommended. But in Russian conditions, even in the season to buy ripe fruit hard. Therefore, ready-made juice is most often used for a cocktail. It is undesirable to use soluble mixtures with an artificial flavor: in combination with alcohol, they change the taste and spoil the drink.

Step-by-step recipe for making a drink

Traditionally, the mix is ​​prepared in a shaker. Before you start cooking, place a few large ice cubes in the bowl to cool the sides. Then the cocktail mixing ceremony begins:

1. Place the mixing glass in a shaker bowl on ice. Pour 30 ml of Blue Curacao, light Bacardi, coconut Malibu and 100 ml of pineapple juice into a container in succession.
2. By this time, the shaker should have cooled down. Remove the mixing glass from it with the ingredients poured into it. If the ice cubes have melted, pour out the water and ice cubes in a shaker pour the mixture of cocktail ingredients.
3. Close the shaker bowl and shake it for 10 seconds, mixing and whisking the ingredients a little.
4. Prepare a tiki glass or highball: fill it 1/3 full with ice cubes. Strain the whipped mixture from a shaker onto ice. A thin strip of foam should form on top.
5. Decorate the cocktail with a slice of orange, lemon or pineapple, other exotic fruits... Insert 1-2 straws into the glass.

Sometimes Blue Hawaii uses a peeled coconut shell or half a pineapple as a container for serving a cocktail.

Various cocktail options Blue Hawaii

To reduce the strength of the cocktail, the most strong ingredient- rum. Adding creamy ice cream also slightly changes the taste of the drink. Creamy Hawaii is popular with women for soft taste, and you can drink such a cocktail without fear of getting very drunk.

Would need:

• 60 ml coconut Malibu;
• 60 ml of Blue Curacao liqueur;
• 120 ml pineapple juice;
• 60 g ice cream;
• whipped cream for garnish.

Put 2 tablespoons in the mixer bowl. l. ice crumbs, pour in the cocktail ingredients and add the melted ice cream. Beat for about 15 seconds at high speed and pour into a glass. Garnish with pineapple wedge and whipped cream. To serve, insert 2 straws into the glass.

The Blue Skies cocktail is reminiscent of the Hawaii mix recipe. But replacing coconut liqueur with Amaretto greatly changes the taste of the drink, bringing refreshing notes of bitter almonds into it. For cooking you need:

• 40 ml Blue Curacao;
• 20 ml light rum;
• 20 ml Amaretto;
• 60 ml pineapple juice.

The drink is mixed in a shaker. Place the ingredients in a beating bowl along with ice cubes. Shake the shaker for about 10 seconds. Ready mix pour into a highball, serve with pineapple wedge and straws.

The Tanechka cocktail is a Russian version of the Blue Hawaii mix. The drink is not too strong and is used as a long drink. It can be submitted to dessert table with fruits and sweets.

Blend Ingredients:

• 15 ml coconut rum or Malibu;
• 15 ml of peach liqueur;
• 5 ml Blue Curacao;
• 5 ml lemon juice;
• 40 ml of vodka;
• 20 ml of milk.

Put a few ice cubes in a shaker, pour in all the ingredients and shake to mix. Pour into a highball with ice. For serving, use pineapple or peach slices, tubules.

The Pool cocktail is prepared from:

• 45 ml of light rum;
• 25 ml of vodka;
• 10 ml Curacao;
• 60 ml pineapple juice;
• 25 ml coconut cream;
• 10 ml cream;
• 3 tbsp ice crumbs.

The base of the cocktail is prepared using a mixer, whisking all the ingredients at high speed, except for Curacao. Strain the mixture into a glass without ice. Over dense cream mass lay a layer of Curacao. Decorate the glass with an umbrella, serve with a straw.