Blue Hawaii

Tropical & Tiki Drinks May 07, 2026

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A photo of the Blue Hawaii cocktail containing Giffard Blue Curaçao, Fresh pressed pineapple juice, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne), Planteray 3 Stars White Rum in a Collins.

Other Ingredients

  • 3.00 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
  • 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)

Directions

  • Fill Collins glass with ice
  • Pour blue curaçao into ice-filled glass
  • Add sugar syrup, pineapple juice, and lime juice to shaker with ice
  • Shake well
  • Carefully strain mixture into glass to create a layer floating on the blue curaçao
  • Gently float rum on top of the drink
  • Garnish with pineapple wedge, Luxardo Maraschino cherry, and paper parasol

Cocktail Description

This isn't your typical tiki drink—it's a showstopper that looks like a tropical sunset trapped in a glass.

Bluebeard's Buried Treasure combines white rum with fresh pineapple juice, lime juice, blue curaçao, and cane syrup, layered carefully to create a gradient of colors from deep blue to golden yellow. The taste starts bright and citrusy from the lime, transitions into sweet tropical pineapple, and finishes with the orange-kissed complexity of curaçao and the clean bite of rum floating on top. It's easier to make than it looks—the layering technique just requires a steady hand and a bar spoon—making it perfect for impressing guests at summer parties or beachside gatherings. The drink pairs beautifully with Caribbean jerk chicken, coconut shrimp, or fish tacos, where its acidity cuts through rich, spicy flavors. This Collins glass creation is all about fun, complete with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and paper parasol that practically demand you're sitting poolside. Whether you're hosting a luau or just want to feel like you've escaped to an island for the afternoon, this colorful sipper delivers both visual drama and balanced, refreshing flavor.