Hawaiian cocktails: recipes, methods of preparation, composition

When I'm terribly hungry for the sea, but there is no possibility, when the next holiday is on the nose, and all ideas for parties have become boring, it's time to remember the distant Hawaiian Islands. Birthday or New Year in the style of "the State of Aloha" is quite simple to organize, and so much pleasure will bring such a celebration. And, of course, one of the main moments of this holiday is Hawaiian cocktails. Their composition and methods of preparation will be discussed below.

A place

Ideally, a Hawaiian style party is organized in the fresh air. A great place for this is the beach. However, a fervent holiday will be at the dacha, and even in the apartment. In the latter case, guests can not just swim or light a fire, and the rest of the pleasures and entertainment of the impromptu Hawaii to their services (of course, if the owner takes care of it). At the cottage is still more fun, especially if there is a swimming pool or a nearby river flows. Here you can cook a barbecue, and pour water on each other from a hose or water pistols .

In short, for the Hawaiian party, the main thing is not the place, but the mood and entourage. To decorate the room, garlands of flowers, exotic fruits, shells - everything that reminds of the sea and sun will do. And do not forget about the music! Correctly selected compositions will create an atmosphere of sunny islands even in the middle of an apartment in a snow-capped city. And, maybe, among friends there will be a master of the game on ukulele? Then he will definitely become the soul of the party.

A few words about the menu

Hawaiian cocktails, recipes of which are offered below, will not do without the "company". The principle of making a menu - food should be easy. Fruits, vegetables and seafood are the main ingredients for the table. Of course, you can prepare and traditional salads, but "disguised" under Hawaiian food. However, it is better to give up mayonnaise and heavy meals, after which it is very difficult to dance.

Fruit salads, a variety of canapes perfectly fit into a Hawaiian style party. Fried cheese, vegetable kebabs, barbecue, ice cream are great options for a holiday. Food should please not only the language, but the eyes. Bundles of bananas, heavy pineapples can become both food and decoration.

Hawaiian Alcoholic Cocktails

No party for adults can do without alcohol. However, it is not enough just to buy the usual alcoholic beverages and arrange glasses. Not every alcohol is suitable for every case. And at the Hawaiian party, hot drinks are not only a means to relax and cheer, but also part of the entourage.

In cocktails suitable for a party, mix liqueurs, fruit juices and various syrups. Glasses are often decorated with pieces of pineapples or oranges. Cocktails for the Hawaiian party can easily become a permanent part of the festive cuisine.

Blue Hawaii

The main drink at such a party is without a doubt the cocktail "Blue Hawaii". The basis of it is the liquor "Blue Curacao". Its unique aroma creates notes of orange peel, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. With the change of other ingredients, new Hawaiian cocktails are obtained. Here is the composition of the drink, close to the original, based on 4 servings:

• A glass of cold orange juice;
• Half a glass of liquor "Blue Curacao";
• Half a glass of light rum;
• Half a glass of coconut milk;
• Ice - about 4 cups.

All ingredients are mixed in a shaker, and the finished cocktail is poured into glasses. When serving, the drink should be decorated with pieces of pineapple.

Variants and history

Often in the "Blue Hawaii" add vodka. Excellent with "Blue Curacao" is combined and rum. Coconut milk can be replaced with liqueur or even cream. On the open spaces of the network there are many variations of the recipe.

The author of the cocktail is Harry Yee, a Hawaiian bartender. The drink was first mixed in the now distant 1957. In fact, the popularity of the island of Hawaii and the culture of Tiki began with him. Before the invention of the cocktail, the resort was considered accessible only to very rich people.

«Mai Tai»

Another favorite Hawaiian cocktail is called "Mai Tai". His history he leads in 1944. The place of invention is Oakland (California). An unusual name for the drink was, as they say, thanks to guests from the island of Tahiti. "Mai tai roa ae", - they said, having tasted the cocktail. Translated this expression as "not of this world." Since then the name has become fixed.

To prepare you need:

• Dark rum - 40 ml;
• Light rum - 20 ml;
• Orange liqueur - 15 ml;
• Almond syrup - 15 ml;
• Lime juice - 10 ml.

The ingredients are mixed with a shaker and poured into tall glasses decorated with lime peel, mint and pineapple slice. It is better to serve a drink with a straw.

Hula Hula

Two kinds of rum are present in another recipe. Cocktail "Hula-Hula" is a bright greenish-yellow color - it will make a great company "Blue Hawaii".

Ingredients for two servings:

• Rum, light and dark, 30 ml each;
• Lemon juice - 30 ml;
• Sugar syrup - 30 ml;
• Juice of passion fruit - 50 ml;
• ice;
• Kiwi and carambola to taste.

In the shaker mix rum, juices and syrup. At the bottom of the glass lay ice, mashed kiwi slices, all this is filled with liquid. The drink is decorated with pieces of kiwi and carambola, served with a straw.

"The flow of lava"

The bright Hawaiian cocktails described above will only benefit from the neighborhood with another "companion". A drink called Lava Flow will fit perfectly into the company.
For cooking you need:

• Rum - 45 ml;
• Coconut syrup - 30 ml;
• Pineapple juice - 60 ml;
• Strawberry puree - 45 ml;
• A little ice cream or vanilla milk;
• Ice - 0.5 cup.

In the shaker all the ingredients are mixed except for mashed potatoes. The cocktail is poured over glasses and is decorated with strawberry mass.

Drinks at a children's party

If the party is held for children, alcohol is excluded. However, this will not prevent guests from fully enjoying the spirit of Hawaii. It is quite easy to replace alcoholic beverages. One of the options - tea "Hawaiian cocktail", which includes hibiscus, orange peel, dog rose, apple, strawberries and other ingredients. An unusual taste is suitable for such a holiday. You can place it in tall glasses decorated with pieces of fruit.

Suitable and a variety of smoothies. Bright and fragrant mixes and juices from fresh fruits will bring a lot of pleasure to both children and adults. And it's not worth talking about health benefits. If you connect the fantasy, you can find a replacement, even the "Blue Hawaii".

In short, it is not difficult to organize a party in the style of "Aloha State". Even over the costumes you will not have to work long: a hula skirt or shorts, bikinis, colorful T-shirts for children. Drinks, whether it's fruit tea, a Hawaiian cocktail with alcohol or freshly squeezed juices, as well as the menu as a whole, consist of fairly simple ingredients. By the way, if there was no shaker at hand, do not despair. It can be replaced with a plastic bottle or glass jar. In a container Hawaiian cocktails are mixed, and then gently, so that ice does not hit and large pieces of pulp, poured into glasses. The main thing is not to replace the shaker with a blender or a mixer: these devices will create very different beverages in consistency and taste. In them, ice is crushed and dilutes the basic composition, the cocktail becomes less saturated. However, fascinating contests and games, dancing and an atmosphere of unrestrained fun is unlikely to allow such a trifle to be noticed.