Servings: 2 | Total Time: 5 minutes
A Beach Party in a Glass 🌊🍍
This Blue Lagoon Colada is what I reach for when I want something tropical, colorful, and just plain fun.
It’s bright blue, creamy, coconutty, and has a splash of pineapple that keeps it fresh. Honestly, it tastes like a sunny beach day in a cup—no passport needed.
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 2 oz cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
- 3 oz pineapple juice (cold)
- 1 cup ice
- Garnish: pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, paper umbrella (optional)
🧡 Why I Love This Recipe
This drink takes me back to sitting at a pool bar in the Caribbean. The color alone is enough to make you smile, but the taste is even better. It’s tropical, creamy, and just a little citrusy from the blue curaçao.
- It’s a stunner—people always ask what it is
- No blender drama—just toss it in and go
- Blue curaçao adds citrusy flavor and that gorgeous color
- Coconut and pineapple = classic colada combo
- Great for parties or chill nights on the patio
🔬 Why This Recipe Works (Quick Science)
- Cream of coconut adds rich texture and sweetness
- Pineapple juice brightens the drink and adds acidity to balance the cream
- Blue curaçao is an orange liqueur—its citrus note cuts through the richness
- Rum is the boozy backbone that ties it all together
- Ice chills and smooths it all into one dreamy sip
🚫 Common Mistakes
- Using coconut milk instead of cream of coconut – Cream of coconut is thick and sweet. Coconut milk is not the same.
- Not chilling your ingredients – Warm juice and cream make it harder to blend smoothly.
- Over-blending – It can turn watery. Just blend until creamy and cold.
- Skipping the garnish – It’s optional, but it really sells the beachy vibe.
🛠 Tools You’ll Need
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall glasses
- Knife and cutting board (for garnish)
🔁 Substitutions & Variations
- Skip the rum for a fun mocktail
- Use light coconut milk + sugar if you don’t have cream of coconut (not as creamy though)
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a frozen dessert-style version
- Use lemonade instead of pineapple juice for a twist
⏲️ Make-Ahead Tips
- You can pre-mix the rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and coconut cream and keep it in the fridge.
- Just blend with ice when you’re ready to serve.
👩🍳 How to Make Blue Lagoon Colada
Step 1: Add Ingredients to Blender
Add to a blender:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 2 oz cream of coconut
- 3 oz cold pineapple juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
This combo creates that gorgeous creamy blue drink.
Step 2: Blend Until Smooth
Blend everything on high for 20–30 seconds, just until smooth and frothy. Don’t over-blend or it’ll melt too fast.
Step 3: Pour and Garnish
Pour the colada into two tall glasses. Garnish with:
- A pineapple wedge
- A maraschino cherry
- A little umbrella if you’re feeling festive
Serve right away with a straw!
🧊 Leftovers & Storage
- Best fresh, but you can freeze leftover colada in an ice cube tray.
- Re-blend cubes with a splash of juice or rum later for a quick slush.
- Avoid storing in the fridge—it’ll separate and lose texture.
🍽 What to Serve With It
- Grilled shrimp skewers
- Pineapple salsa and tortilla chips
- Fish tacos with slaw
- Coconut rice with grilled chicken
- Mini tropical fruit skewers for snacking
❓ FAQ
Can I make this without alcohol?
Yes! Just skip the rum and blue curaçao. Add a splash of orange juice and a drop of blue food coloring if you still want the color.
Is blue curaçao very strong?
Nope—it’s pretty mild. It’s an orange liqueur with about the same alcohol as triple sec.
Can I use frozen pineapple instead of juice?
Sure! It’ll make it thicker—more like a smoothie or frozen slush. You may need to add a splash of water or juice to blend.
Do I need a fancy blender?
Nope! Any basic blender can handle this—just give it a few extra seconds if your ice is extra chunky.
🏖️ Wrap-Up
If you’re looking for a drink that looks as good as it tastes, this Blue Lagoon Colada is it. It’s tropical, creamy, bright, and just really fun to sip. Try it out, take a photo (trust me, it’s that pretty), and leave a comment to let me know how it went. Or share your own twist—I’m always up for new beachy drink ideas!
