This Green Hawaiian Cocktail is the perfect summer cocktail and a twist on the Blue Hawaiian. It’s refreshing, fruity, and has a beautiful green color that will transport you to a tropical paradise.
If you love the Blue Hawaiian cocktail, you’re going to enjoy this green version.
It’s made with a combination of coconut rum, pineapple juice, blue curaçao, and lemon lime soda, giving it a tropical flavor and a gorgeous green hue.
It’s perfect for sipping by the pool or enjoying at a summer barbecue.
Also try our Hawaiian Punch cocktail for a refreshing cocktail that can be made by the glass or pitcher.
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Why You’ll Love This Hawaiian Cocktail Recipe
- Refreshing tropical flavors perfect for summer sipping!
- Vibrant green color that’s visually appealing!
- Easy to make layered, frozen or on the rocks!
- Customizable with different types of alcohol!
- Perfect for parties and gatherings!
- Reminiscent of a Hawaiian vacation in a glass!
Green Hawaiian Cocktail Ingredients
- Rum: I used Malibu rum in this recipe for the coconut flavor. If you don’t have Malibu, you can substitute with any coconut-flavored rum.
- Pineapple Juice: You can use fresh or canned pineapple juice, whichever you prefer.
- Blue Curacao: This is used to give the cocktail its vibrant green color and orange flavor. If you don’t have blue curaçao, you can use triple sec or orange liqueur instead and blue food coloring.
- Sprite: Or any brand of lemon-lime soda can be used.
How to Make a Malibu & Pineapple Layered Cocktail
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in sprite, pineapple juice and Malibu rum.
- Using the back of a spoon, slowly pour in Blue Curacao.
- Cheers!
Helpful Tips & Variations
- You can also add some vodka to the mix if you’d like.
- Can shaken in a cocktail shaker for a thouroughly mixed cocktail.
- For layered cocktail, slowly pour each layer over the back of a spoon.
- Keep drink chilled with plenty of ice.
- Make it frozen by blending all ingredients in a blender.
- Taste as you go – adjust sweetness or tartness according to your preference before serving.
FAQs
Can I use regular rum instead of Malibu rum for this cocktail?
While Malibu rum adds a distinct coconut flavor to the Green Hawaiian Cocktail, you can substitute it with another coconut-flavored rum or even regular white rum for a different taste.
Can I make this cocktail in advance for a party?
It’s best to prepare the components separately and layer them just before serving to maintain the vibrant colors and flavors of the drink.
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Recipe
Green Hawaiian Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 Ounce Pineapple Juice
- 1 Ounce Sprite
- 2 Ounces Malibu
- 2 Ounces Blue Curacao
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in sprite, pineapple juice and Malibu rum.
- Using the back of a spoon, slowly pour in Blue Curacao.
- Cheers!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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