If you are on vacation to Hawaii, you can be sure you will be tempted to try Hawaiian drinks. They are known to be tasty, colorful, and have different flavors served almost in all restaurants and Islands in Hawaii. It is said that the exotic colors were a result of inspiration from palette colors in the Hawaii sky and landscape. The five popular drinks are Mai tai, Kona coffee, Blue Hawaii, Lava Flow, and Mango Martini.
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Mai Tai
Some people have named it King of all tropical drinks as it consists of rum, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. The orgeat syrup, traditionally made from nuts, orange flower water, and almonds, gives the Mai tai a distinct flavor. It is of quality and unique, therefore, and there is no other syrup that can replace it. To make Mai tai, you need to have Orgeat, Orange Curacao, 11/2 ounces white rum, ½ ounce dark rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, crushed ice garnished lime wheel, and mint sprig.
Start by mixing the white rum, orange curacao, lime juice, and orgeat in a good shaker with crushed ice. Shake the products for a few seconds and pour them into a double rock glass. Afterward, float the dark rum over the top, then garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig and enjoy.
Kona Coffee
Some people have complimented this drink by saying it’s pleasant, delicious, and exceptional. You can find Kona coffee in a particular region in Hawaii. It is 100% pure and is processed carefully to meet the regulated quality standards. It is cultivated on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the big Islands of Hawaii, and that’s the North and South Kona District.
If you want quality Kona Coffee, it is recommended to shop in a reputable firm that roasts and does its selling in Hawaii. Doing this will prevent you from dealing with counterfeit and blended Kona coffee.
Blue Hawaii
Blue Hawaii was created in 1957 by Harry Yee, who is recognized as the head bartender at the Hilton hotel in Honolulu. The cocktail is not shaken but built, and this is because Yee used to put all needed ingredients into one hurricane glass filled with ice and then stir it. Once he was done, he would lift each glass one after the other to compare the shade of blue to the Pacific Ocean. To make Blue Hawaiian Cocktail on your own, you require white rum, vodka, Blue Curacao, Fresh Pineapple, and fresh sour mix.
For garnish, use Fresh Pineapple Wedge and Maraschino Cherry, while for the Fresh Sour Mix, use one cup of water, granulated sugar, fresh-squeezed lemon, and half a cup of fresh-squeezed lime juice. It is tempting to drink just one glass as its blue color is enticing.
Lava Flow
Coconut cream, fresh pineapple juice, slices of banana, light or golden rum, and strawberries are among the ingredients used to create the Lava flow. Its name precisely comes from the way it appears when it’s made. Due to the coconut mixture added as it flows into the drink, it looks like lava is flowing. The lava flow is always best enjoyed during hot seasons.
The beverage is made in two different ways where one is strawberry-based, consisting of rum, while the other consists of a thick coconut mixture found at the bottom of the glass.
Mango Martini
The drink is mainly served in a V-shaped glass and can be achieved in less than 5 minutes. Just from its name Mango Martini, you will need fresh mango juice, vodka, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and ice cubes.
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes, then shake them for about 30 seconds. Once you are done, you can strain the drink into your V-Shaped glass and enjoy. It is the easiest drink one can make compared to the rest.
Conclusion
Hawaii is known worldwide for offering the most unique and enjoyable beverages. Make sure you take these drinks using a straw, as it adds a different level of sweetness. You will go for more as one glass will never be enough for you and for every vacation you plan, you will always want to frequent Hawaii.
