When we think about Hawaiʻi and a cocktail, what comes to mind?
The Blue Hawaiʻi cocktail was created in 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was invented by Harry Yee, a legendary bartender at the resort.
The story goes that a sales representative from the Dutch distillery Bols approached Yee and asked him to create a drink that featured their new product, Blue Curaçao—a bright blue, orange-flavored liqueur. Yee crafted a tropical cocktail combining rum, vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix. He named it “Blue Hawaiʻi” after the 1937 Bing Crosby film – not the Elvis Presley movie, which came later in 1961.
Want to make one for yourself while you book your next trip to Hawaiʻi?
Don’t forget about to decorate with a flower, pineapple or umbrella.
*For mocktail – simply replace the rum and vodka and use non-alcoholic blue curacao syrup
Image credit: Hawaiian Tourism Authority (HTA) / John Hook
Want to order your Blue Hawaiʻi Cocktail poolside from your resort in Hawaiʻi? Talk to your personal travel manager about booking your Hawaiian Escape.
This cocktail recipe contains alcohol and is intended for use by adults aged 18 years and over. Please drink responsibly and only if you meet the legal drinking age in your jurisdiction.
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