There’s nothing like a Hawaiian cocktail to set the mood for relaxation. These 12 island-inspired recipes mix fresh fruit, rum, and beachy charm into every sip. Grab a glass and transport yourself to the tropics—no plane ticket needed.
Hawaiian Cocktails
Hawaiian cocktails bring a tropical twist with unique flavors. From the legendary Mai Tai to the refreshing Blue Hawaiian, let’s explore these delightful concoctions.
Mai Tai
The Mai Tai is a classic tiki cocktail. It combines rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat syrup. The layers of flavor from aged rum to the sweetness of orgeat make for a balanced drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz light rum
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz orange curaçao
- 1/4 oz orgeat syrup
- Crushed ice
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with all ingredients.
- Shake well and pour into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with lime and mint.
Blue Hawaiian
The Blue Hawaiian blends coconut rum, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice. It’s visually captivating and perfect for a tropical escape.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz sweet and sour mix
- Ice
Instructions:
- Add ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.
Hawaiian Margarita
The Hawaiian Margarita puts a fruity spin on the classic. It features tequila, lime juice, and pineapple juice.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- Salt for rim (optional)
- Ice
Instructions:
- Rim the glass with salt (if desired).
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into the glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Lava Flow
The Lava Flow cocktail is a visual treat. It starts with a strawberry slushie and is topped with a creamy coconut blend.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 1 banana
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz coconut milk
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- Ice
Instructions:
- Blend strawberries and rum with ice for the bottom layer.
- Blend banana, coconut rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk with ice for the top layer.
- Pour strawberry mix into a glass and top with the creamy mixture.
Pina Colada
The Pina Colada is creamy and refreshing. Made with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, it’s a tropical classic.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- Ice
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.
Hawaiian Sunset
The Hawaiian Sunset offers layers of flavor and vibrant colors. Key ingredients include vodka, pineapple juice, and orange juice.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Ice
Instructions:
- Combine vodka, pineapple juice, and orange juice in a shaker with ice.
- Strain into a glass.
- Add grenadine slowly to create a layered effect.
Scorpion
The Scorpion is a potent tropical cocktail combining rum, brandy, and lemon juice.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz brandy
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
Chi Chi
The Chi Chi is a tropical cocktail made with vodka, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- Ice
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.
Plantation Punch
Plantation Punch combines dark rum, lemon juice, orange juice, and grenadine for a zesty and refreshing drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
Hawaiian Punch
Hawaiian Punch is a vibrant mix of fruit juices and rum. It’s perfect for a party.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Ice
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.
Hawaiian Martini
The Hawaiian Martini combines vodka, pineapple juice, and orange liqueur.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice.
Painkiller
The Painkiller is a rich tropical drink with dark rum, coconut cream, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- Nutmeg (for garnish)
- Ice
Instructions:
- Shake ingredients with ice.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
