Strawberry Blue Hawaiian Cocktail with Tropical Flavor (Print version)

A bright layered Strawberry Blue Hawaiian with berry puree, pineapple, coconut, blue curacao, and rum.

# Ingredients:

For the strawberry layer

01 - 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

02 - 1 tablespoon simple syrup, more if berries are tart

03 - 1/2 ounce (15 ml) fresh lime juice

For the blue cocktail

04 - 1 1/2 ounces (45 ml) white rum

05 - 1 ounce (30 ml) blue curacao

06 - 2 ounces (60 ml) pineapple juice, chilled

07 - 1 ounce (30 ml) cream of coconut, well stirred

08 - 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for the glass

For garnish

09 - 1 pineapple wedge

10 - 1 fresh strawberry

11 - 1 mint sprig, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Blend or mash the strawberries with simple syrup and lime juice until saucy. Strain through a fine sieve if you want a smoother layer.

02 - Spoon 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree into the bottom of a chilled hurricane or tall glass. Add fresh ice gently.

03 - Add rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and 1 cup ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake hard for 12-15 seconds until very cold.

04 - Strain the blue mixture slowly over the ice so it sits above the strawberry puree. Pour over the back of a spoon for a more defined layer.

05 - Garnish with a pineapple wedge, strawberry, and mint if using. Serve right away and stir before drinking if you want the berry flavor mixed through.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served immediately after shaking.

02 - Chill the glass for 5-10 minutes for a colder drink.

03 - For a sweeter cocktail, add 1/2 ounce more cream of coconut.

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