Tropical and creamy, the Blue Hawaiian Punch will turn any day into an island vacation.
When we were all kids, at some point during our childhood, we all enjoyed a nice Hawaiian Punch on a hot afternoon, or a friend’s birthday party or sleepover. When that latter would occur, we’d stay up way later than we were allowed, watching horror films and other R-rated fare that quite possibly damaged our innocent psyches. And what accompanied these late-night movie marathons? Pizza and the sweet, red-colored Hawaiian Punch.
Now we’re all grown up, and in many instances, not as mature as our parents had hoped. At least, I’m not. We can still sip on a glass of the fruity, sugary drink that was such an integral part of our childhoods, or we can change things up a little. Or a lot. Tonight’s recipe can offer some tasty help in that regard.
The Blue Hawaiian Punch is a potent combination of silver rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice and blue curaçao, all shaken together and poured over ice. If you’re searching for a sweet and smooth tipple to take you away to warm shores and island breezes… Well, this drink can’t physically do that, but it will help that wonderful imagination of yours.
Which rum is used in a Blue Hawaiian Punch?
We have some beautifully bitter orange liqueur that gives our drink its light, azure hue with blue curaçao; now all we need is our base spirit. I mentioned silver rum earlier, and that’s the best option. The clear color and bright, fruity notes will help your beverage achieve its aquamarine presentation, as well as complement the cream of coconut and pineapple juice nicely, resulting in a refreshing and balanced elixir.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces light rum
- 1 ounce blue curaçao
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces cream of coconut
- Slice of pineapple or a maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the light rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker has become frosty, usually 20-30 seconds should do the trick.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice and garnish with a slice of pineapple or a cocktail cherry, if you like.
Nutrition
Which glassware and garnish are used?
Since we’re going for vacation vibes with this recipe, let’s grab a hurricane glass to hold your Blue Hawaiian Punch in. Fill with ice, pour your cocktail in and then garnish with a fresh slice of pineapple on the rim, followed by a little Tiki umbrella on top.
Is there a brand of cream of coconut that is recommended?
Through my adventures in adult beverages, I’ve discovered that Coco López is truly the best choice for this and other recipes that require cream of coconut. The texture, consistency and taste help to craft some of the best beverages out there, and it’s a good friend to many a seasoned bartender.
Blue Hawaiian Punch variations worth trying
Are you curious about the blue-looking cocktails that hail from or were inspired by Hawaiian shores? Or perhaps you’re a little confused about the subtle differences in each of these drinks. Whatever it may be, let Twist & Toast offer up some easy-to-make libations that will inspire your next trip to the beach.
- Blue Hawaii – Here’s the classic sweet & sour cocktail that’ll bring Polynesian pleasures to your home bar.
- Blue Hawaiian – This one doesn’t feature sweet n’ sour notes, but keeps things creamy with coconut.
- Sparkling Blue Hawaii – A bubbly and bright beverage, perfect for those hours in the hammock.
- Frozen Blue Hawaiian – It wouldn’t be a proper summertime cocktail if there wasn’t a frozen version.
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