History & Heritage
“Popularized in the late 1950s and '60s as blue curaçao surged, the Blue Hawaiian bridged tiki aesthetics with resort‑bar appeal.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a hurricane glass
Garnish with pineapple wedge and cherry
Glassware
Served over ice in a hurricane glass
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Blend with crushed ice for a frosty version
Use cream of coconut, not coconut milk, for richness
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