On The Rocks Blue Hawaiian

On The Rocks Blue Hawaiian is a canned cocktail built on the tropical template the name points to: rum, pineapple, coconut and blue curaçao, finished in the bright blue of the original. The details supplied don't include a tasting profile, so what follows is what a Blue Hawaiian of this type typically delivers. Expect a pineapple-forward sweetness with creamy coconut underneath and a light orange-citrus note from the curaçao. At 20% ABV, it is a strong canned cocktail and is closer to a mixed drink in a bottle than to a hard seltzer. It is made in Texas, which is the only origin detail we have. The can is already mixed and ready to pour. There is no rum to measure, no juice to buy and no shaker to wash, and you don't need to add anything else. Because the spirit is built into the formula, the drink holds up better to dilution than lower-proof RTDs do. That makes ice a good fit rather than a compromise. Chill it thoroughly before opening. Colder temperatures keep the pineapple and coconut sweetness from turning syrupy. For the best result, pour it over plenty of ice in a rocks glass or a tall highball. As the ice melts it softens the sweetness a little and stretches the drink out. A wedge of fresh pineapple or lime on the rim adds a sharper counterpoint if you want one. Drinking straight from the can works for the cooler, the beach bag or the tailgate. In that case the can should be cold from the start, since there is no ice to rescue it. The tropical sweetness pairs well with salty, spicy and smoky food. Think grilled shrimp, jerk chicken, pulled pork sliders, fish tacos, or chips with a pineapple or mango salsa. The sweetness balances heat and char instead of competing with them. It also suits poolside afternoons, backyard cookouts, luau-style gatherings and camping trips, where you want a drink that needs no preparation. Because the can is stronger than a typical canned cocktail, it is best poured slowly over ice and sipped as a single drink.