This easy Rum Blue Island Cocktail is like a taste of the tropics! Made with coconut, citrus, fruity flavors and rum, this libation is smooth and fabulously refreshing!
“So what if nobody came?
I’ll have all the ice cream and tea,
And I’ll laugh with myself,
And I’ll dance with myself,
And I’ll sing, “Happy Birthday to me!”
-Shel Silverstein
Shel totally forgot to add this line – “And I would gulp up ALL the Rum Blue Island Cocktail!”
Because, duh!
How was everyone’s 4th of July weekend? Did you celebrate and have a good ‘ole time? Did you:
Grill?
Chill?
Indulge in food that made your mouth go #Boom?
Set off pretty fireworks that actually went boom?
Spend quality time with friends and family?
Whatever you did, I hope it was fantastically fun. But, I hope you have a little bit more chutzpah to party like its 1999, because today is my birthday!
Normally, I wouldn’t be all that thrilled about being a year older, but I’m pretty sure I am aging backwards.
Okay, no I’m not. I wish.
However, some super sweet older gentleman (with perfect 20/20 vision I might add) stopped me in the middle of the produce isle the other day to comment on my hat (he liked it, so he had good taste as well).
We proceeded to chit chat a bit and he asked me how old I was… as he was confused and looking around for my parents or chaperone because he didn’t want to leave me roaming the place unattended.
When I told him my age, he looked like he was going to have a heart attack. He said he couldn’t believe it! He thought I was 18-ish. Lol.
Obviously, I immediately wanted to hug him and make him my bestie for life. 🙂
Moral of the story: Age is like beauty, it is in the eye of the beholder, and you really are only as old as you feel.
Anyways, so today, on the start of my 32nd year of life, we are going to celebrate me, my supa’ youthful appearance and all around awesomeness with a cocktail.
A pretty blue one with a cherry on top, to be exact –
Easy Rum Blue Island Cocktail
This easy island cocktail is a tropical paradise for your palate.
And, since I can’t be on a remote island, soaking up the sun, I figured I can at least use my imagination as I sip this pretty concoction (and force Boy to massage my feet).
This libation is boozy (thanks to the rum), coconut-y, citrusy, fruity, and refreshing.
The color of this rum blue island cocktail is also pretty and appropriately garnished with a tropical umbrella, making it the perfect way to imbibe and celebrate the one day of the year where it is all about me! 🙂
So, if today being Monday isn’t reason enough to partake in happy hour, hopefully celebrating life is (mine specifically, wink wink).
Join me in the occasion and stir together an easy Blue Island Cocktail.
Cheers, friends!
Thank you for all your support, love and making this a wonderful year to celebrate.
-xoxo-
Cheyanne
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How to make Easy Rum Blue Island Cocktail Recipe 👇
Blue Island Splash
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Malibu Coconut Rum
- 1 ½ Oz White Rum
- 1 Oz Blue Curacao
- 1 ½ oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 Oz Sprite (or coconut water)
- Maraschino Cherries – for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the sprite in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice. Shake to combine. Fill two small glasses with ice. Use strainer to divide cocktail among two glasses. Top each with half shot of sprite. Garnish with cherries.
- Enjoy!
I want to try making this! However, just a question: what white rum did you use? Barcardi has a white rum, but they also have a coconut rum, I’m not sure what to get! Thanks!
Hi Elijah,
I’m thrilled to hear you want to try this cocktail! You can use any white rum you like! I always use whichever white rum I have on hand, which is normally Flor De Cana 4 (it’s light with notes of vanilla and coconut and a toasty sugar finish) or Papa’s Pilar Blonde (light and slightly sweet with notes of citrus). However, you can use Bacardi Superior if you prefer!
When it comes to coconut rum, I prefer Malibu over Bacardi Coconut for this cocktail, simply because it is slightly sweeter. But, if you don’t like a sweet drink, by all means, use Bacardi!
I really encourage you to use whatever brands you personally love and always make your cocktails to your specific taste. 🙂 Let me know if you have any other questions – I’m always happy to help! Cheers!
You’re so sweet, thank you for reaching out, I truly appreciate it!
I will definitely use your suggestions; this cocktail looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks again for your advice!
My pleasure!! I hope you enjoy the cocktail! Cheers!
Hi! If I were to make a large batch of this, minus the Sprite. How long in the refrigerator could it last?
I’m worried about the Pineapple juice. I planned on using Dole canned.
Thank you!
Hi Peter,
I normally use fresh pineapple juice, so I’m not 100% certain. However, there should be instructions on the can about how long the juice will keep in the refrigerator once opened. I would follow those.
Cheers and Happy New Year!
I love to cook and I’m always looking for new recipes for my menu, which makes me always interested in my work. Today’s my lucky day, Rum Blue Island Cocktail is great, just follow the instructions and everything is easy, I like it. Thanks for your sharing
I want to make a gallon batch anyone have a succesful converted recipe? Thanks
Hi Gina,
If you go to the recipe card and hover your mouse over the serving number you can actually scale the recipe up or down – that in turn will adjust the measurements of the ingredients. Hope that helps! Cheers!
Oh such an interesting drink, suitable for a pool party, thanks for sharing this
Hi there,
Could you help with a recipe for making this for a crowd, I’d like to make it for my daughters 21st birthday as a punch and served in a glass dispenser.
I hope you can help.
Thanks Adair
Hi Adair,
Happy early birthday to your daughter! I’m honored you want to make this for her celebration! If you go to the recipe card and hoover your mouse over the number of servings you can adjust it up and down, which will in turn adjust the amount of the ingredients. So, you will simply need to adjust the servings to the number of cocktails you are wanting to make. Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers!!
Enjoy the 30s girlfriends!! Soon you will wake up and you’ll be 50!
I’ll be 56 in a few days and blue ocean splash is my cocktail of choice!! Going to Jamaica in 25 days, 2nd time there and can hardly wait!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friends! ENJOY!
Hi! If I were to make a large batch of this, minus the Sprite. How long in the refrigerator could it last?
I’m worried about the Pineapple juice. I planned on using Dole canned.
Thank you!
Hi Tori,
While I have never made this cocktail in advance, I can say opened pineapple juice will keep in the refrigerator for 7 days. Therefore, I’d assume you can make this (without the sprite) up to 7 days in advance. However, it is important to note that the quality and the taste of the cocktail will always be best when it’s freshly prepared. Therefore, I would use your best judgement if preparing this in advance. Cheers and thank you for stopping by!!!
I like the blue, cool and harmonious nature. I will definitely try this drink. Thank you for sharing
GIRL! I can’t believe I missed your birthday. Is it too late to wish you a happy birthday? Maybe… But it’s never to late to send you positive wishes on this new year of life. Also, I’ll turn 32 this year as well. I’m impressed with how much with have in common! 🙂 I hope you had a lovely birthday. I mean… how bad could it be, if this awesome drink was involved?? CHEERS!
Olivia, It is NEVER too late to wish me a happy birthday! So, thank you!!! I hope 32 brings us both lots and lots of happiness! Cheers, girlfriend!!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! So loving this stunning, gorgeous and awesome cocktail! What a lovely story! I will have to make ASAP! Happy birthday! 🙂
Thank you, Anu!! I know you have your hands full with your little one, but if you get a second to yourself, you should try this… you DEF. deserve a drink! lol 😉 Cheers, pretty! xo
I love the pictures, they have a retro feeling, which I like.
Happy birthday!! Hope you had a great day doing all the things you like. Any special present at all??