Blue Hawaii Mocktail
A vibrant azure mocktail blending tropical pineapple, fresh lime, and coconut with either blue curaçao syrup or antioxidant-rich spirulina. The perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy—ready in 5 minutes and requiring only basic barware. The ultimate showstopping non-alcoholic tropical escape, equally stunning in appearance as in taste.
Ingredients
For the Classic Blue Hawaii Mocktail:
- ½ oz 15ml Blue Curaçao Syrup: Provides the signature blue color and citrus undertones (Monin brand recommended for best color and flavor)
- 1 oz 30ml Fresh Lime Juice: Balances sweetness with brightness (can reduce to ½ oz if you prefer sweeter drinks)
- 2 oz 60ml Pineapple Juice: Adds tropical sweetness (fresh is best, but high-quality canned works well)
- 2 oz 60ml Coconut Water: Provides subtle sweetness and hydration without added sugars
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Milk or Cream of Coconut: Creates creaminess and richness coconut milk for lighter drinks, cream of coconut for sweeter, richer versions
- 1 oz 30ml Non-Alcoholic Rum (optional): Adds complexity and authentic flavor (Ritual, Lyre's, or Seedlip work well)
- Ice: Both for shaking and serving
- Garnishes: Pineapple wedges maraschino cherries, edible flowers, fresh mint
For the Nutritious Blue Spirulina Version:
- ¼ teaspoon Blue Spirulina Powder: A superfood alternative that provides stunning color plus antioxidants
- 1-2 teaspoons Hot Water: For dissolving the spirulina
- 1 oz 30ml Fresh Lime Juice: Balances the drinks with citrus brightness
- 2 oz 60ml Pineapple Juice: For tropical sweetness
- 2 oz 60ml Coconut Water: For hydration and subtle sweetness
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Milk: For creaminess without excessive sweetness
- 1 oz 30ml Non-Alcoholic Rum (optional): For authentic flavor complexity
Instructions
Classic Blue Curaçao Version:
- Pour the blue curaçao syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice, coconut water, coconut milk or cream of coconut, and non-alcoholic rum (if using) into a cocktail shaker.
- Add 3-4 ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Fill your serving glass with fresh ice, then strain the blue mixture into the glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge, edible flower, or maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately while perfectly chilled.
Blue Spirulina Version:
- In a small bowl, mix the blue spirulina powder with 1-2 teaspoons of hot water until mostly dissolved.
- Pour this blue mixture into a cocktail shaker along with the lime juice, pineapple juice, coconut water, coconut milk, and non-alcoholic rum (if using).
- Add 3-4 ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until everything is well-mixed and chilled.
- Fill your serving glass with fresh ice, strain the mocktail into the glass.
- Add your favorite tropical garnishes and serve right away for the best flavor and color.
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