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Hawaiian Tropical Drinks

Our picks for the best Hawaiian tropical drinks - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We include recipes for Hawaiian tropical drinks such as a Banana Mango Smoothie, Blue Hawaii, Hawaii Kai Swizzle, Mai Tai, Piña Colada, Pineapple Iced Tea and more.

Pina Colada Smoothie

A recipe for a delicious Pina Colada Smoothie

Traditional Mai Tai Recipe from the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel

This is the authentic traditional Mai Tai recipe from the "Mai Tai" Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The original Mai Tai was created by Victor J. Bergeron in 1944 and brought to Hawaii in 1953 at the Royal Hawaiian, Moana and Surfrider Hotels.

Pink Mai Tai Recipe from the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel

This is a popular variation of the traditional Mai Tai recipe from the "Mai Tai" Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The original Mai Tai was created by Victor J. Bergeron in 1944 and brought to Hawaii in 1953 at the Royal Hawaiian, Moana and Surfrider Hotels.

Blue Hawaii Cocktail Recipe as Invented by Harry Yee at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

Harry Yee was a bartender at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa when in 1957 he was asked by a representative of Bols to create a new drink using the company's new Blue Curacao liqueur. The Blue Hawaii was born. There are numerous variations of this recipe, many using Creme de Coconut, but this is the authentic recipe.

Piña Colada

A delicious blend of pineapple juice, rum and coconut cream.

Lava Flow Recipe - Hawaiian Tropical Drink Recipe

There are numerous variations for making a Lava Flow. This biggest difference is that some recipes use 1 oz. of light rum and 1 oz. of Malibu® coconut rum. When Malibu® coconut rum is unavilable you can use 1 1/2 oz. of light rum and 1/2 oz. of coconut cream.

Chi Chi

This delicious blend of fresh Hawaiian pineapple juice, tequilla, orange liqueur and grenadine is popular at many Waikiki bars.

Waikiki Champagne Punch

A fresh, delicious and refreshing drink for those who don't like hard liquor. Use fresh pineapple juice when possible.

Banana Mango Smoothie

A refreshing and flavorful non-alcoholic treat for the whole family made with fresh bananas and mangoes.

Hawaii Kai Swizzle

An island favorite made with two rums, fruit juice and the hard-to-find Falernum.

Hawaii Kai Treasure

A delicious blend of fruit juices, rum and green curacao served with a special gift for someone special.

Hawaiian Fruit Punch

A delicious fruit punch made from tropical juices, grenadine, ginger ale and rum.

Piña Passion

A romantic blend of light rums and lush tropical juices and spices, served in a fresh pineapple.

Pineapple Iced Tea

A non-alcoholic drink that will refresh you on a hot summer day.

Scorpion

A strong island treat with fruit juice, brandy, gin, rum, native nectar and a touch of almond flavor.

Aunty Leilani's Strawberry Punch

A non-alcoholic beverage garnished with fresh strawberries and mint from Island Weekly Recipes.

Lolo's Knock Out Punch

From Island Weekly Recipes, this one really knocks a punch.

Moʻo's Power Punch

A taste of lemonade, orange juice and a hint of almond from Island Weekly Recipes
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