Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail Recipe

Name: Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 55 g Vodka; 55 g Malibu white rum; 20 g Blue Curacao; 55 g coconut water; 1/4 cup ice; 55 g coconut cream; melted white chocolate (optional - for decoration); desiccated coconut (optional - for decoration)

This Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail is the easiest showstopper drink you'll ever make.

Blitz it up in the blender and it's ready in under 2 minutes flat - if you're after something a little different for your next get-together, try my Strawberry Colada or Vodka Sunrise too.

A blue creamy cocktail in a glass topped with a coconut rim.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

🍹 Recipe: Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail
⏰ Ready In: 2 minutes
🥂 Serves: 1
🔥 Calories: 497 per serve
🥥 Main Ingredients: vodka, Malibu, blue curaçao, coconut water, coconut cream
🌱 Dietary Info: Gluten-free • blender or Thermomix method
💙 Why You'll Love It: creamy, tropical, and on the table in the time it takes to blend it

SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON

"Love cocktails!"
Cindy Farrington

This one's a genuine crowd-pleaser - it looks like a lot more effort than it actually is.

Whether you're after something for a summer BBQ or a Christmas Eve catch-up, it sits nicely alongside my Miami Vice Cocktail, Strawberry Mojito or Fruit Tingle Cocktail on the drinks table.

Jump to:

A Quick Look At The Recipe
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Rum Cocktail Ingredients
Variations
How To Make A Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail
Recipe Tips
Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail FAQs
More Fresh Summer Cocktails
Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

Just 5 ingredients and 2 minutes in the blender
That gorgeous tropical blue colour, no food dye needed
Creamy and coconut-forward, not sickly sweet
Easy to make alcohol-free too - see the Variations below

Rum Cocktail Ingredients

55g vodka
55g Malibu white rum
20g blue curaçao
55g coconut water
¼ cup ice
55g coconut cream
Melted white chocolate and desiccated coconut, for the glass rim (optional)

Coconut cream is what gives this its signature thick, creamy texture - it's much richer than coconut milk, so don't swap it out if you can help it.

Variations

Alcohol-free: swap the vodka and Malibu for extra coconut water and a splash of pineapple juice.
Stronger: add an extra splash of white rum.
Frozen: add extra ice and blend until slushy for a proper frozen cocktail.
No blender: shake everything (minus the ice, add it after) in a cocktail shaker - it won't be quite as smooth and creamy, but it still works.

How To Make A Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail

Step 1: Prepare the glass. Dip the rim of a martini or hurricane glass in melted white chocolate, then in desiccated coconut, and pop it in the fridge to set.

Step 2: Blend the base. Add the vodka, Malibu, blue curaçao, coconut water and ice to a blender. Blend on high for around 20 seconds, until the ice is completely crushed.

Step 3: Add the coconut cream. Pour in the coconut cream and blend briefly on low, just until it's combined - you don't want to overblend it.

Step 4: Serve. Pour into your prepared glass and serve immediately, while it's still cold and creamy.

Team Thermomix? Add the vodka, Malibu, blue curaçao, coconut water and ice and mix for 20 seconds on Speed 10. Add the coconut cream and mix a further 10 seconds on Speed 4, then pour and serve.

Recipe Tips

Chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes beforehand if you want it extra frosty.
Don't skip crushing the ice properly - a smooth blend is what gives this its signature creamy texture.
Storage: this one's best made fresh and served straight away - the texture won't hold once it's sat for a while. If you need to prep ahead, measure out the liquid ingredients and keep chilled, then blend with ice just before serving.

A close up shot of a blue cocktail in a glass with a coconut rim.

Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail FAQs

How is this different to a Blue Hawaiian?

They're cousins, not twins. A classic Blue Hawaiian is shaken with pineapple juice and cream of coconut. This one skips the pineapple juice altogether and gets blended with coconut water and coconut cream instead, which gives it a smoother, more coconut-forward flavour and that thick, frozen-drink texture.

What does a Blue Coconut Rum Cocktail taste like?

Creamy, lightly sweet and tropical, with coconut as the main flavour and a subtle citrus note from the blue curaçao.

Can I make this without a blender?

Yes - shake it in a cocktail shaker with ice instead. It just won't be quite as smooth and creamy as the blended version.

What's the difference between coconut cream and coconut milk?

Coconut cream is thicker and richer than coconut milk - it's what gives this cocktail its signature creamy texture, so it's worth using the right one.

Is blue curaçao alcoholic?

Yes - it's a citrus-flavoured liqueur that also gives this cocktail its bright blue colour.

More Fresh Summer Cocktails

Here are a few more easy cocktails perfect for your next summer get-together.