The Blue Hawaiian Coffee Concoction At Aroma Joe's

A Blue Hawaiian is a tropical cocktail that was first created in 1957 at Honolulu's Kaiser Hawaiian Village (now the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort). The drink typically includes rum, vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple and sweet-and-sour mix. At Aroma Joe's, the Blue Hawaiian Rush is an energy drink that includes blue curaçao and pineapple syrup, along with their signature AJ's Rush energy drink.

Blue Hawaiian Rush ingredients

The Blue Hawaiian Rush is an energy drink sold at Aroma Joe's. It is Aroma Joe's version of a Red Bull, made with a specific syrup called Torani. The flavours that go into making a Blue Hawaiian Rush are Blue Curaçao and pineapple. Former employees of Aroma Joe's have revealed that the drink is made with three pumps of each flavour, ice, and one can of the Aroma Joe's signature energy drink.

The Torani syrup can be purchased on Amazon for a relatively cheap price and will last a long time. Aroma Joe's also sells bottles of Torani syrup for around $12-15.

For those who want to make a larger quantity of the drink, Aroma Joe's offers their energy drink in 24 oz and 32 oz sizes. The 24 oz size is available in most of their signature flavours, while the 32 oz size is the largest and is ideal for those who need an extra boost or want to savour their drink a little longer.

The Blue Hawaiian Rush can also be customised with different flavours or toppings, and the nutrition information can be calculated using the Nutrition Calculator on the Aroma Joe's website.

Blue Hawaiian vs Blue Hawaii

The Blue Hawaiian and Blue Hawaii are two distinct variations of a popular blue cocktail. Both drinks have blue curaçao, light rum, and pineapple juice in common. However, the Blue Hawaii also contains vodka and sweet and sour mix, while the Blue Hawaiian contains cream of coconut.

The Blue Hawaii was created in 1957 by Harry Yee, the head bartender at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, Hawaii. The name of the cocktail was inspired by the 1937 Bing Crosby film "Waikiki Wedding" and its title song, which was also used in the 1961 Elvis Presley film of the same name. The drink was designed to showcase the blue colour of the Curaçao liqueur manufactured by Dutch distiller Bols.

The Blue Hawaiian is a simpler cocktail that is less sour than the Blue Hawaii. It typically includes pineapple juice, 7-Up or Sprite, blue curaçao, and rum. The cream of coconut in the Blue Hawaiian can be replaced with a flavoured rum or vodka such as Malibu Rum.

Both drinks have numerous variations and can be blended with ice or served on the rocks. They are often served in whimsical glassware such as tiki mugs, cocktail glasses, or carved-out coconuts or pineapples.

Blue Curaçao

The exact origin of the liqueur is unknown, but it is believed to have been developed in the 19th century, possibly in Flanders. The Bols distillery, founded in 1575 in Amsterdam, had access to the necessary spices and peels through its shares in the West and East India Companies. According to the Bols company, Lucas Bols (1652–1719) created a laraha-based liqueur after discovering that an aromatic oil could be extracted from the unripe peel of bitter oranges. This oil was then exported back to Amsterdam to produce a liqueur similar to the ones available today. In 1912, Bols sold blue curaçao as Crème de Ciel ("cream of the sky").

Pineapple

The Blue Hawaiian is a variation on the Blue Hawaii, which was invented in 1957 by bartender Harry Yee at Honolulu's Kaiser Hawaiian Village (now the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort). The Blue Hawaii is made with sweet and sour mix, while the Blue Hawaiian swaps this for cream of coconut, giving it a stronger coconut flavour.

The Blue Hawaiian is incredibly simple to make at home. To make one serving, you'll need: 2 fluid ounces of pineapple juice, 1 fluid ounce of light rum, 1 fluid ounce of blue curaçao liqueur, and 1 fluid ounce of cream of coconut. Combine these ingredients in a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a chilled glass and garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry.

If you're making this drink for a crowd, you can multiply the ingredients by the number of people you're serving. For example, to serve 10 people, you'll need: 10 ounces of coconut rum, 10 ounces of blue curaçao, and 20 ounces of pineapple juice. Serve the drink in a pitcher or punch bowl and garnish with fruit if desired.

How to make a Blue Hawaiian at home

The Blue Hawaiian is a tropical cocktail that was first created in 1957 at Honolulu's Kaiser Hawaiian Village (now the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort). It is known for its signature blue colour, pineapple wedge garnish, and the cocktail umbrella that often accompanies it.

To make a Blue Hawaiian at home, you will need the following ingredients:

• Blue Curaçao
• Pineapple juice
• Vodka
• Light rum
• Sweet-and-sour mix (or simple syrup and lime juice)

The sweet-and-sour mix can be purchased at liquor or grocery stores, or you can make your own by combining equal parts simple syrup and lime juice.

• Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
• Pour in 1/2 ounce of blue curaçao, 3 ounces of pineapple juice, 1 ounce of sweet-and-sour mix, 1 ounce of vodka, and 1 ounce of light rum.
• Shake well until the drink is chilled.
• Strain the cocktail into a hurricane glass filled with crushed or pebble ice.
• Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cocktail umbrella.

Alternatively, you can blend all the ingredients with ice in a blender for a frozen version, which is perfect for a hot day.

The Blue Hawaiian is a fun and colourful cocktail that is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy!

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