Sep 02 2026

Mar Azul Recipe

Time8m
Serves1

Pina colada, rum, blue curacao

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Prepare shaker and ice

    Fill a cocktail shaker or blender with the measured crushed ice (about 1 cup). If you prefer a smoother, slushy texture, use a blender; for a shaken chilled cocktail, use a shaker with cubed ice.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    Pour 2 oz white rum, 3 oz pineapple juice, 1.5 oz cream of coconut, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice into the shaker or blender over the ice.

  3. 3

    Shake or blend

    If using a shaker: secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy. If using a blender: blend on medium-high for 6–12 seconds until the mixture is smooth and slushy.

  4. 4

    Add blue curaçao

    Strain the shaken cocktail into a chilled hurricane or tall glass filled with fresh crushed ice. Slowly pour 0.75 oz blue curaçao over the top so it sinks and creates a layered blue-on-white 'Mar Azul' effect. Alternatively, gently stir once for a uniform turquoise color.

  5. 5

    Adjust and serve

    Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if desired: add a small splash (0.25 oz) pineapple juice to sweeten, or 0.25 oz lime juice to brighten. Serve immediately.

Garnish

  1. 6

    Skewer a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry on the toothpick or cocktail pick and rest it on the glass rim. Add an optional mint sprig tucked beside the garnish for aroma.

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