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

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Blue Hawaii

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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.
Prep Time: 01 minute
Ingredients:
  • 3/4 oz. Light Rum
  • 3/4 oz. Vodka
  • 1/2 oz. Blue Caracao
  • 3 oz. Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and mix well. If using ice, mix the ingredients in a blender. Serve in a tall glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.
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