A Blue Hawaiian Colada is the kind of cocktail that instantly transports you to a tropical shore. It’s not about getting overly intoxicated, but about capturing the relaxed smile you wear when you arrive at the beach: a bright, carefree moment in a glass. This frozen, fruity drink blends coconut and citrus flavors with a striking electric blue color for an island-style escape at home.
Blue Hawaiian Colada Recipe
This cocktail is easy to mix, looks as fun as it tastes, and makes even budget spirits feel festive. The combination of coconut cream and bright blue curaçao gives it that classic tropical vibe. Garnish with a cherry or pineapple wedge and, if you like, a cocktail umbrella for a playful finishing touch.
Even without a pool or ocean waves, a Blue Hawaiian Colada delivers the scent and flavor of a warm beach afternoon.
Recipe Shopping List
Here are the items you’ll need. Quantities and exact measurements are listed with the recipe below.
- Blue curaçao
- Coconut rum
- Gin
- Vodka
- Silver tequila
- Lemon-lime soda or pineapple juice (use lemon-lime soda to preserve the bright blue color)
- Coconut cream
- Ice
How To Make This Recipe
The basic method is simple and quick. This overview gives you the main steps; follow the ingredient amounts below for the best results.
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frozen-crème texture forms.
- Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately with garnish.
Tip: if you’d like to keep the bright blue appearance, choose lemon-lime soda instead of pineapple juice. Pineapple will add tropical sweetness but will slightly alter the color.
Recipe FAQ
The Blue Hawaiian Colada does contain multiple spirits—rum, vodka, tequila, and gin—which adds up. The coconut cream and curaçao help mask the alcohol flavor, so the drink can go down easily. Enjoy responsibly and pace yourself; using mid-shelf or affordable spirits works well since the other ingredients blend the flavors.
Yes. Pineapple juice adds classic piña colada notes—sweet and tropical—but it will mute the electric blue hue, turning the color toward greenish tones when mixed with blue curaçao. If you want the vivid blue, use lemon-lime soda. If you still want pineapple flavor without affecting the color much, add a pineapple chunk as a garnish instead of substituting the liquid.
Tiki Bar Appetizer Recipes
Serve small, flavorful bites alongside Blue Hawaiian Coladas to keep the island mood and make sure guests don’t drink on an empty stomach. A mixed appetizer platter (a pupu platter) works perfectly.
Suggested appetizers:
- Panko shrimp – crispy, light, and popular in Hawaiian-inspired menus
- Coconut shrimp – pairs nicely with the coconut in the drink
- BBQ smoked sausage bites – a savory contrast to the fruity cocktail
- Grilled crab cakes – bring a seaside touch to the platter
- Fried wontons – a crunchy, shareable option
- Egg rolls – easy to make ahead and crowd-friendly
Blue Hawaiian Colada
Fruity frozen cocktail with coconut, blue curaçao, and a mix of spirits. Sweet, colorful, and best enjoyed in moderation on a warm day.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ ounce blue curaçao
- ½ ounce coconut rum
- ½ ounce gin
- ½ ounce vodka
- ½ ounce silver tequila
- 2 ounces lemon-lime soda or pineapple juice (use lemon-lime soda to preserve the electric blue color)
- 2 ounces coconut cream
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a cherry and pineapple wedge. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 1 • Serving Size: 1
Amount per serving (estimate):
- Calories: 482
- Total Fat: 10 g (Saturated Fat: 9 g)
- Carbohydrates: 71 g (Sugar: 63 g, Fiber: 1 g)
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.