- 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!
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!
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!
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.
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 👇
This Blue Island Splash is like a taste of the tropics! Filled with coconut, citrus and fruity flavors, this libation is fabulously refreshing!
- 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)
- 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!
Peter Crouch says
January 6, 2020 at 6:06 amHi! 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!
Cheyanne says
January 6, 2020 at 11:02 amHi 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!
Williams says
October 10, 2019 at 10:54 pmI 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
gina mcgovern says
September 1, 2019 at 12:53 pmI want to make a gallon batch anyone have a succesful converted recipe? Thanks
Cheyanne says
September 1, 2019 at 5:07 pmHi 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!
beefsteak says
July 20, 2019 at 11:54 pmOh such an interesting drink, suitable for a pool party, thanks for sharing this
Adair Good says
June 19, 2019 at 8:40 amHi 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
Cheyanne says
June 19, 2019 at 9:56 amHi 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!!
Dina says
May 29, 2019 at 12:11 amEnjoy 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!
Tori Ann Hawkins says
May 16, 2019 at 2:25 pmHi! 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!
Cheyanne says
May 16, 2019 at 5:42 pmHi 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!!!
[email protected] says
April 7, 2019 at 1:03 pmI like the blue, cool and harmonious nature. I will definitely try this drink. Thank you for sharing
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
July 14, 2015 at 1:17 amGIRL! 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!
Cheyanne Bany says
July 20, 2015 at 8:36 amOlivia, 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!!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
July 9, 2015 at 12:38 pmBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful! So loving this stunning, gorgeous and awesome cocktail! What a lovely story! I will have to make ASAP! Happy birthday! 🙂
Cheyanne Bany says
July 9, 2015 at 5:01 pmThank 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
Emanuele @ guyslovecooking says
July 9, 2015 at 8:41 amI 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??