Tropic Blue Cocktail (Pineapple Coconut Rum Drink)
This tropical Blue Cocktail is a vibrant rum drink made with pineapple coconut juice, fresh lime and blue spirulina for a naturally ocean-blue finish. Refreshing and not overly sweet, it’s ready in just 5 minutes, making it perfect for summer entertaining and poolside sipping.
If you love tropical rum drinks, try my Easy Jungle Bird Cocktail, a Mango Rum Swizzle or Tropical Aperol Margarita (with Coconut and Pineapple).
I partnered with Fenty Beauty to mix up this Tropic Blue Cocktail recipe inspired by the scent of Tropic Trip Body Mist! Recipe and ideas are my own.
Quick Look: Tropic Blue Cocktail
- ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 1
- 🍍 Flavor Profile: Tropical, citrusy, lightly floral, refreshing
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy, perfect for parties and special occasions
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What sets this cocktail apart is its naturally vibrant blue color from spirulina, no artificial dyes needed. The combination of pineapple, coconut, lime, and rum creates a refreshing and elevated drink.
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- Quick Look: Tropic Blue Cocktail
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make Tropic Blue Cocktail
- Watch How to Make this Recipe
- Carolyn’s Tips for Making Tropic Blue Cocktail
- Tropic Blue Cocktail FAQs
- More Blue Cocktails & Mocktails to Try
- Tropic Blue Cocktail (Pineapple Coconut Rum Drink)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Natural color: Blue spirulina gives a bright hue without artificial dyes.
- Balanced tropical flavor: Pineapple, coconut, lime, and rum create a fresh, not-too-sweet sip.
- Quick and easy: Ready in 5 minutes with simple ingredients
- Perfect for entertaining: A showstopping cocktail for summer parties and gatherings
Key Ingredients
See the recipe card for quantities.
- Barbados rum: Smooth and slightly caramel-like adds warmth and depth. I used Planteray Barbados Rum.
- Fresh lime juice: Brightens the drink and balances the sweetness beautifully.
- Simple syrup: Use bottled or equal parts water and sugar.
- Orange Blossom Water: It’s optional, but adds a delicate floral note. I like this orange blossom water.
- Blue spirulina: Gives the drink its stunning natural blue hue. I use this one.
- Pineapple coconut juice: Look for 100% juice! Langers pineapple coconut juice is so good!
Substitutions & Variations
- Rum swap: Swap Barbados rum for white rum, coconut rum or dark rum.
- Pineapple coconut alternative: Use pineapple juice + a splash of coconut milk or coconut water
- Juice Swap: Swap pineapple coconut for plain pineapple juice or mango juice.
- Mocktail version: Leave out the rum and replace with coconut water or top with a splash of sparkling water. Or try my Easy Blue Hawaiian Mocktail.
How to Make Tropic Blue Cocktail
Step 1: Add salt, sugar and dried edible flowers to a shallow dish. Coat the rim of your glass with citrus juice or honey, then dip in the salt mix until coated.
Step 2: Add all cocktail ingredients and ice to a shaker. Shake well until chilled and combined.
Step 3: Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice and garnish with pineapple and an edible flower.
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Carolyn’s Tips for Making Tropic Blue Cocktail
- Shake thoroughly: Shake vigorously to evenly mix in the blue spirulina. This prevents clumping and gives you that smooth, vibrant color.
- Balance before you pour: Taste your mixture before straining and adjust lime or simple syrup if needed. Pineapple juices can vary in sweetness.
- For a mocktail version: Skip the rum and use coconut water or top with sparkling water.
Tropic Blue Cocktail FAQs
If you can’t find pineapple coconut juice, use pineapple juice with a splash of coconut milk or cream of coconut. This keeps the tropical flavor while maintaining the same light, creamy balance.
Yes! Simply leave out the rum and replace it with coconut water or top with sparkling water.
Yes! Combine the pineapple coconut juice, lime juice, rum, simple syrup, orange blossom water, and spirulina ahead of time and refrigerate. When ready to serve, shake with ice or pour over ice for individual glasses.
For a similar blue color, you can use butterfly pea tea (non-alcoholic) or blue curaçao (alcoholic). Keep in mind this will slightly change the flavor.
More Blue Cocktails & Mocktails to Try
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Tropic Blue Cocktail (Pineapple Coconut Rum Drink)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Barbados rum
- 1 1/2 oz pineapple coconut juice
- 3/4 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Dash of orange blossom water
- Dash of blue spirulina
- Dried edible flowers and sugar, for rim
- Pineapple slice and edible flower, for garnish
Instructions
- Add sugar and edible flowers to a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with citrus juice or honey, then dip in the sugar mix until coated.
- To a cocktail shaker, add rum, pineapple coconut juice, lime juice, simple syrup, orange blossom water, blue spirulina and ice. Shake until well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice. If desired, garnish with a pineapple slice and edible flower.
Notes
- Shake thoroughly: Shake vigorously to evenly mix in the blue spirulina. This prevents clumping and gives you that smooth, vibrant color.
- Balance before you pour: Taste your mixture before straining and adjust lime or simple syrup if needed. Pineapple juices can vary in sweetness.
- For a mocktail version: Skip the rum and use coconut water or top with sparkling water.
