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Blue Pina Colada Recipe

Published: Jul 13, 2023 by Eileen xo

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This Blue Pina Colada is a delicious frozen cocktail made with pineapple juice, blue curaçao, and light rum. The creamy, tropical flavor of this drink will have you dreaming of summer days on the beach! Not to mention the beautiful blue color that adds a touch of class to any gathering.

Blue frozen pina colada in a clear glass.

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🔪 Ingredients
  • 🍲 Equipment
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 💭 Eileen's Tips for Success
  • 📋 Frequently Asked Questions
  • 📖 Variations
  • ⭐ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
  • 🥗 Serving Suggestions
  • 🍽 Similar recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • The delicious pina colada flavor will have you thinking you are on vacation.
  • The addition of blue curaçao gives this classic drink a special twist that will make it the talk of the party!
  • Your friends and family will love this frozen cocktail!
  • Our blue pina colada is perfect for summer parties, luaus, baby showers, and any festive parties.

🔪 Ingredients

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Blue Layer

  • Blue curaçao Liqueur
  • Pineapple Rum
  • Pina Colada Mix
  • pineapple juice
  • ice

White Layer

  • white rum
  • pina colada mix
  • ice

Garnish

  • maraschino cherries
  • pineapple wedges

🍲 Equipment

  • Blender/Food Processor
  • Ice Cream Scoop
  • hurricane glass for serving

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

Blue Layer

  1. Add the blue curaçao, pineapple rum, pina colada mix, pineapple juice, and ice to a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend on high until smooth.
  3. Pour into a pitcher and then set to the side while you make the white layer.

White Layer

  1. Add the white rum, pina colada mix, and ice to the blender or food processor.
  2. Blend on high until smooth and then add to a small pitcher and set it to the side.

Create the cocktail

  1. Scoop out one scoop of the blue cocktail mixture with an ice cream scoop and add to your serving glass.
  2. Next, add a scoop of the white layer to the glass.
  3. Repeat another blue colada and white colada layer until the glass is full.
  4. Lightly tap the glass to allow the mixtures to combine and settle.
  5. With a tall straw gently swirl or stir your cocktail.
  6. Garnish the glass with maraschino cherries and a pineapple wedge.
A large clear glass with frozen blue pina colada.

💭 Eileen's Tips for Success

  • Try adding an umbrella for a fun garnish and presentation!
  • Don't skip the blue curcaco as that is what gives this cocktail its beautiful color.
  • I like to use a high powdered blender like a Ninja or Vitamix because they make quick work of crushing the ice.
  • If you have an older or smaller blender you will need to blend for several minutes in order to get the ice completely crushed.

📋 Frequently Asked Questions

What is a blue Hawaiian?

A blue Hawaiian is a frozen cocktail made with pineapple juice, coconut milk, and blue curacao. It is similar to a pina colada but with an added blue color from the curacao liqueur.

What type of rum should I use for this recipe?

I like to use coconut rum and light rum for this recipe.

Does this cocktail have to be served in a hurricane glass?

No, you can serve this cocktail in any type of tall glass you like. I prefer the look of a hurricane glass but it is not necessary.

📖 Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

  • For a stronger drink, add more rum in both layers.
  • For additional flavor pina colada flavor, add a splash of coconut milk to the white layer.
  • You can use the coconut rum in both layers if you prefer, though it may change the color of your white layer slightly.
  • Cream of coconut can be added to make this a Blue Hawaiian cocktail.

⭐ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips

Because this is a frozen cocktail, it is best served immediately, I do not recommend making this cocktail ahead or storing it.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

I love to serve this summer cocktail with a simple meal like this Grilled Dijon Lime Chicken. It's hearty yet light and always a crowd favorite.

There is no better summer side dish than fresh corn on the cob. And, this Instant Pot Corn on the Cob turns out perfectly crisp every time.

Are you looking for a homemade bread side to serve with this meal? These Sweet Hawaiian Rolls are a great side dish to pair with any meal!

🍽 Similar recipes

Strawberry Vodka Slush is an easy and delicious frozen cocktail that can be served year-round.

If you are not a fan of frozen cocktails but still want to sip on something summer give this Tequila Sunrise Cocktail a try.

Strawberry Paloma Cocktail is a great combination of flavors and is perfect for summer gatherings.

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Eileen  xo

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📖 Recipe

Frozen pina colada made with blue curacao and a flower and pineapple in the glass.

Blue Pina Colada

Enjoy a festive pina colada with blue Curacao that is refreshing a a gorgeous cocktail Hawaiian cocktail for all the over 21's can enjoy.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keyword: blue colada, blue Hawaii, blue pina colada, pina colada with blue curacao
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
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Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

  • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
  • Blender/Food Processor
  • Ice Cream Scoop
  • shot glass

Ingredients

Blue Layer

  • 4 ounces Blue Curacao Liqueur
  • 3 ounces Pineapple Rum
  • 2 ounces Pina Colada Mix
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 2 cups ice

White Layer

  • 4 ounce white rum
  • 4 ounce pina colada mix
  • 2 cups ice

Garnish

  • maraschino cherries
  • pineapple wedges

Instructions

Blue Layer

  • To a blender add all of your cocktail ingredients, blue curacao, pineapple rum, pina colada mix, pineapple juice and ice.
  • Blend on high until smooth. Pour into a small container or pitcher.
  • Set to the side.

White Layer

  • Add to a blender all of your cocktail ingredients, white rum, pina colada mix, and ice.
  • Blend on high until smooth. Pour into a small container or pitcher.
  • Set to the side.

Create the cocktail

  • Using a small cookie cutter ice cream scoop, scoop out the blue cocktail mixture and add to the glass
  • Scoop out the white rum mixture and add to the glass.
  • Scoop out another blue mixture and add to the glass.
  • Scoop out another portion of the white rum mixture and add to the glass.
  • Repeat until the glass is full.
  • Lightly tap the glass on the counter to allow the cocktail mixtures to combine and settle to the bottom.
  • Take a tall straw and insert it into the glass and stir to mix.
  • Garnish with maraschino cherries and pineapple wedges. Enjoy.

Notes

Be sure to check Variations, Expert Tips, and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. 
Servings are 4 - 8 ounce servings. 
 
  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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