Ingredients
These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:
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🧊 Ice cubes
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🍍 4 oz pineapple juice
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🥥 2 oz coconut rum (Malibu works perfectly)
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🍊 1 oz blue curaçao
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🍋 1 oz lemon-lime soda or club soda (for fizz)
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🍒 Maraschino cherry, for garnish
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🍍 Pineapple wedge, for garnish
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🌴 Optional: splash of cream of coconut for a creamier texture
Instructions
Add plenty of ice cubes to your cocktail shaker. If you don’t have a shaker, use a large mason jar or any container with a lid that seals well.
Add the pineapple juice and coconut rum to the shaker. This duo creates a classic tropical foundation—sweet, tangy, and totally beachy.
Pour in the blue curaçao. This liqueur not only provides a hint of citrus flavor, but it also gives the cocktail its signature electric-blue hue reminiscent of clear Caribbean waters.
Seal your shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds. This helps chill and combine all the ingredients evenly.
Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. Top off with a splash of lemon-lime soda or club soda for a touch of sparkle.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry for that beachside bar aesthetic. Add a cute cocktail umbrella if you’re feeling festive!
Notes
These tropical drinks are incredibly easy to make, but here are a few key notes for consistent flavor and presentation:
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🧊 Always use fresh ice to avoid watering down the drink.
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🍍 Chilled pineapple juice keeps the drink extra refreshing and balanced.
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💙 Use quality blue curaçao—cheap versions can taste overly artificial.
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🍒 Layering tip: Pour soda slowly to keep the ombré effect if you want to layer the look.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g