Hawaiian Tropical Vacation Destination
Cracking Open the Kookiest Tropical Tipple: Blue Hawaii Cocktail Recipe
Yield:
1 whopper of a drink
Difficulty:
Chuckle-level easy-peasy
Timeframe:
Under 12 minutes, including simple syrup prep
Ingredients (7):
- 3/4 ounce vodka
- 3/4 ounce light rum
- 1/2 ounce blue curacao
- 3 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see preparation below)
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice (roughly 1 lime)
- Pineapple wedge or cubes (optional for garnish)
Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
- Simple Syrup Prep:
- Pop sugar and water into a small saucepan.
- Fire it up over medium heat until that sweet sugar dissolves and the water just starts boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Yank it off the heat, let it cool, and transfer it to an airtight container. Chuck it in the fridge for up to a month.
- Mix that Cocktail:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour in vodka, light rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Shake the living daylights out of it until it chills.
- Serve:
- Stack ice cubes into a serving glass.
- Strain the drink into the glass.
- Garnish with pineapple if you're feeling fruity.
Additional Bits ‘n’ Bobs:
- Due to blue curacao, the cocktail may turn a tad greenish thanks to pineapple juice.
- Store-bought juice might render a greener hue compared to fresh pineapple juice.
- This cocktail is a perfect fit for parties; simply Mix ingredients in a pitcher instead of shaking. Enjoy your Tiki-licious journey!
- The Blue Hawaii Cocktail recipe, while falling under the 'uncategorized' umbrella, is a unique tropical tipple that yields a whopper of a drink.
- The preparation of the simple syrup, an essential ingredient, involves heating sugar and water together, creating a base for the rum, vodka, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and lime juice in the recipe.
- The rum used in the recipe contributes to the Tiki-inspired flavor profile of the Blue Hawaii Cocktail, making it a delicious addition to any summer gathering or party.
- With nutritional information unspecified, it is recommended to consume this 5ca53a6c04587e0926c571e0df29fb4c Blue Hawaii Cocktail responsibly, enjoying its refreshing taste and tropical vibes.
