Pineapple Under the Sea: Favorite Blue Curacao Tiki Drinks

If you want a show stopping passion fruit pineapple cocktail, this one brings the whole parade. Pineapple Under the Sea is bright, juicy, and downright gorgeous with that brilliant blue splash from Blue Curaçao. The Sauceress dreamed it up and we have been smitten ever since.

It is a tropical escape served in a glass. A layered tiki style cocktail that brings sweet and tart together with real finesse.

The Ultimate Pineapple Under The Sea Cocktail

This recipe blends classic tiki ingredients with a fresh, modern twist. Pineapple and passion fruit set the tone while a mix of liqueurs and bitters adds depth. The result is bold, balanced, and fun.

Ingredients

x The Sauceress

Makes one cocktail

• 1 oz Hendrick's Amazonia Gin
• 1 oz White Rum
• 0.5 oz Blue Curaçao (she used @giffardusa)
• 2 oz Prosecco
• 1 oz Passion Fruit Pulp
• 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice
• 0.5 oz El Guapo™ Falernum
• 0.5 oz Yuzu Liqueur (she used @choya_usa)
• 5 dashes El Guapo™ Fuego Bitters

Garnish: Ginger slice, Pineapple fronds & dehydrated lime

Instructions

1. Add Blue Curaçao and passion fruit pulp to your serving glass.
   
2. Fill the glass with crushed or nugget ice. Leave a little room at the top.
   
3. Add gin, rum, pineapple juice, Falernum, yuzu liqueur, and Fuego Bitters to a shaker.
   
4. Add ice and shake quickly to chill without watering it down.
   
5. Strain over the ice in your glass and pour slowly for clean layers.
   
6. Top with Prosecco.
   
7. Garnish with pineapple fronds, ginger, and a dehydrated lime wheel. Serve right away.

Pro tip: Choose paper, metal, or glass straws. This stunning jade green glass straw came from Surfsidesips.

The Magic Behind the Blue: What Makes it a Tiki Drink?

Blue Curaçao gives the cocktail its playful color but it also brings citrus that brightens the pineapple and passion fruit. Tiki drinks balance fruit, spice, and spirits with a bit of theater. This one checks every box with tropical juice, layered liqueurs, bold bitters, and a garnish that makes you feel like you are on vacation.

Looking for more cocktail inspiration? Explore our complete collection of recipes and discover your next favorite drink. Have a question? Contact us for assistance, or visit El Guapo's homepage to explore everything we offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute fresh passion fruit for the pulp?

Yes. Use the pulp of one or two fresh passion fruits for every ounce of packaged pulp.

What kind of rum works best?

A clean white rum keeps the flavors bright. A lightly aged rum adds depth if you want to experiment.

Can I make a non alcoholic version?

Yes. Swap the gin and rum for a non alcoholic spirit alternative or a splash of sparkling water. Replace the liqueurs with flavored syrups and use a non alcoholic sparkling wine on top.

Why is the garnish so important in a tiki drink?

Tiki is about flavor and spectacle. The garnish sets the mood and turns a great drink into an experience.