The Blue Hawaiian Shot is a creamy, fruity rum shot recipe. A tropical blue beach shot — coconut rum, blue curaçao and pineapple with a hint of cream. For more like it, browse our Rum shots, and always drink responsibly — Shot Chef is for adults 21+.
Blue Hawaiian Shot
About the Blue Hawaiian Shot
A tiki classic shrunk to a single electric-blue mouthful. Coconut rum and coconut cream give it a creamy pina-colada base, pineapple juice brings the tang, and blue curacao supplies both the orange-citrus note and that unmistakable lagoon color. It tastes like vacation and looks like a pool.
Tips
- Shake hard with plenty of ice. The coconut cream needs that agitation to emulsify, or it separates.
- Use real pineapple juice, not drink mix; the fresh acidity keeps it from turning cloying.
- Serve ice-cold and drink promptly, before the color and cream settle.
Variations
- Drop the blue curacao and add a splash of grenadine for a red, Bahama-Mama-style version.
- Blend it with crushed ice for a frozen mini-cocktail at a party.
Built for summer and the Fourth of July. For its creamy cousin, see the Pina Colada Shot.
Substitutions
- Light rum plus coconut syrup.
- Skip the cream for a clearer blue.
Batch version
For 12, batch and shake in rounds.
FAQ
Why the cream?
A touch of coconut cream softens it into a Blue Hawaiian; leave it out for a Blue Lagoon.
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At a glance
- Base liquor
- Rum
- Flavor
- Creamy · Fruity
- Strength
- Easy
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Method
- Shake
- Glassware
- 2 oz shot glass
- Best for
- Bachelorette, Fourth of July
- Est. cost/shot
- $2.40
Drink responsibly. For adults 21+. Never drink and drive.