When you really want to go to the sea, but you don’t have the opportunity, when the next holiday is on the nose, and all the party ideas got bored, it's time to remember the distant Hawaiian islands. A birthday or New Year's Eve in the style of "Aloha State" is quite simple to organize, and such a celebration will bring a lot of pleasure. And, of course, one of the main points of such a holiday is Hawaiian cocktails. Their composition and methods of preparation will be discussed below.
A place
An ideal Hawaiian-style outdoor party. A great place for this is the beach. However, a cheerful holiday will succeed in the country, and even in the apartment. In the latter case, guests can only swim or make a fire, and the rest of the pleasures and entertainments of the impromptu Hawaii are at their service (of course, if the owner takes care of this). The cottage is still more fun, especially if there is a pool or a river flows nearby. Here you can cook a barbecue, and water each other from a hose or water pistols.
In a word, the main thing for a Hawaiian party is not a place, but a mood and surroundings. Garlands of flowers, exotic fruits, shells - everything that reminds of the sea and the sun are suitable for decorating the room. And do not forget about the music! Properly selected compositions will create the atmosphere of sunny islands even in the middle of an apartment in a snowy city. And maybe among friends there is a master of playing ukulele? Then he will surely become the soul of the party.
A few words about the menu
Hawaiian cocktails, the recipes of which are offered below, will not do without a "company". The principle of making the menu - the food should be light. Fruits, vegetables and seafood are the main ingredients for the table. Of course, you can cook traditional salads, but “disguised” as Hawaiian food. However, it is better to abandon mayonnaise and heavy dishes, after which it is very difficult to dance.
Fruit salads, a variety of canapes fit perfectly into a Hawaiian-style party. Grilled cheese, vegetable skewers, barbecue, ice cream - great choices for the holiday. Food should please not only the tongue, but also the eyes. Bunches of bananas, weighty pineapples can be both food and decoration.
Hawaiian alcoholic cocktails
No adult party can do without alcohol. However, it’s not enough just to buy the usual alcoholic drinks and to arrange glasses. Not every alcohol is suitable for every case. And at a Hawaiian party, strong drinks are not only a means to relax and have fun, but also part of the surroundings.
Party cocktails mix liquors, fruit juices and various syrups. Glasses are often decorated with slices of pineapple or oranges. Cocktails for a 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 Blue Hawaii cocktail. The basis of it is the Blue Curacao liquor. Its unique aroma is created by notes of orange zest, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. With the change in the remaining 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 Blue Curosao liquor;
- half a glass of light rum;
- half a glass of coconut milk;
- ice - about 4 glasses.
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.
Options and History
Often in "Blue Hawaii" add vodka. Perfectly combined with "Blue Curosao" and rum. Coconut milk can be replaced with liquor or even cream. In the vast network there are many variations of the recipe.
The cocktail author is Harry Yee, a Hawaiian bartender. The drink was first mixed in the distant now 1957. In fact, the popularity of the island of Hawaii and the culture of Tiki began with it. Before the invention of the cocktail, the resort was considered accessible only to very rich people.
May Tai
Another Hawaiian-loved cocktail is called My Tai. He leads his story in 1944. Place of invention - Auckland (California). The drink got an unusual name, as they say, thanks to guests from the island of Tahiti. “Mai tai roa ae,” they said, tasting the cocktail. This expression is translated as "not of this world." Since then, the name has become fixed.
For cooking you will need:
- dark rum - 40 ml;
- light rum - 20 ml;
- orange liquor - 15 ml;
- almond syrup - 15 ml;
- lime juice - 10 ml.
The ingredients are mixed using a shaker and poured into tall glasses, decorated with lime peel, mint and a slice of pineapple. The drink is best served with a straw.
Hula Hula
Two types of rum are present in another recipe. The Hula-Hula cocktail has a bright greenish-yellow color - it will make an excellent company for Blue Hawaii.
Ingredients for two servings:
- rum, light and dark, 30 ml each;
- lemon juice - 30 ml;
- sugar syrup - 30 ml;
- passion fruit juice - 50 ml;
- ice;
- Kiwi and carambola to taste.
The shaker mixes rum, juices and syrup. At the bottom of the glass lay ice, mashed pieces of kiwi, all this is poured with liquid. The drink is decorated with slices of kiwi and carambola, served with a straw.
“Lava flow”
The vibrant Hawaiian cocktails described above will only benefit from the neighborhood with yet another “companion”. A drink with the name "Lava Flow" fits perfectly into the company.
For cooking you need:
- rum - 45 ml;
- coconut syrup - 30 ml;
- pineapple juice - 60 ml;
- strawberry puree - 45 ml;
- some ice cream or vanilla milk;
- ice - 0.5 cups.
The shaker mixes all the ingredients except mashed potatoes. The cocktail is poured into glasses and decorated with a strawberry mass.
Drinks at a children's party
If the holiday is held for children, alcohol is excluded. However, this does not prevent guests from fully enjoying the spirit of Hawaii. Replacing alcohol is easy enough. One option is Hawaiian Cocktail tea, which includes hibiscus, orange zest, rosehip, apple, sliced ​​strawberries and other ingredients. Unusual taste is just right for such a holiday. Serve it in tall glasses, decorated with pieces of fruit.
A variety of smoothies will do. Bright and aromatic mixes and juices from fresh fruits will bring a lot of pleasure to both children and adults. And it’s not worth talking about the health benefits. If you connect the imagination, you can find a replacement, even the “Blue Hawaii”.
In short, it’s easy to organize a party in the style of “Aloha State”. You don’t have to work on costumes for a long time: hula skirt or shorts, bikinis, colorful T-shirts for children. Drinks, whether it is 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. Hawaiian cocktails are mixed in a container, and then gently, so that ice and large pieces of pulp do not get in, pour over into glasses. The main thing is not to replace the shaker with a blender or mixer: these devices will create completely different drinks in consistency and taste. In them, ice is crushed and dilutes the basic composition, the cocktail becomes less saturated. However, fascinating contests and games, dances and an atmosphere of unrestrained fun are unlikely to allow such a trifle to be noticed.