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Ocean Water Cocktail Recipe

This Ocean Water Cocktail is a fruity and refreshing cocktail perfect for hot summer days. Popular for its pineapple and coconut flavors, made a beautiful blue from the blue curacao, and topped with some fun Swedish Fish, this cocktail is perfect for summer time and pool parties.

It doesn’t matter if you’re making this Ocean Water alcoholic drink for a party, or just for yourself, this tasty pineapple coconut drink is sure to be a winner. If you’re looking for more drinks that are fruity and can transport you to the beach with just one sip, try a Frozen Pina Colada, Peach Sangria, or a Caribbean Rum Punch, they’re sure to do the trick!

Blue ocean water cocktail in a wine glass with red candy fish sticking out of the top.

If this cocktail drink sounds like something you’d like, I bet you would also like my kid and family-friendly, Sonic Copycat Ocean Water.

Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Pineapple juice, Blue Curaco, Malibu, and coconut water.

Coconut water— you can use your favorite brand of coconut water, or a flavored coconut water, pineapple coconut water would be yummy
Pineapple juice— brings a sweet flavor
Blue Curacao— brings the blue color and a hint of sweet orange flavor
Coconut rum— use your favorite brand, I used Malibu.
Swedish fish— optional, but fun!

Supplies

Measuring cups or jigger
Cocktail mixing glass

How To Make an Ocean Water Cocktail

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1. Pour coconut water, pineapple juice, blue curacao, and coconut rum into a cocktail mixing glass.

Four image collage of ingredients being added to mixing glass: coconut water, pineapple juice, malibu and blue curaco.

Step 2. Stir to combine.

Stirring blue cocktail in large mixing glass.

Step 3. Serve over ice with Swedish fish or your favorite garnishes.

Garnish Ideas

Typically, this drink is garnished with Swedish Fish, but you can also add fresh pineapple chunks, cherries, or even an orange or lime slice.

If you want to elevate the summery blue cocktail further you can rim the glasses with coarse sugar, blue sanding sugar, or coconut flakes. Use a pineapple chunk to moisten the rim to keep with the flavor theme.

Hand holding ocean water cocktail with swedish fish.

Storage

If making a large batch for a party, store in a pitcher in the refrigerator. Don’t store it with ice cubes, as they’ll dilute the cocktail as they melt.

Wait to pour over ice until ready to serve.

Store leftover spiked ocean water in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Expert Tips and Tricks

Make ahead. You can make this drink ahead of time, earlier in the day before serving. Just make sure to store it properly. Best enjoyed the same day you make it.
Wait to garnish and ice. Adding ice too soon before serving and enjoying will water down the drink and the garnish will start to deteriorate.
Make popsicles. If you increase the Ocean Water Cocktail recipe and make enough to have extra, you can freeze it to make boozy popsicles. To make kid-friendly popsicles, use this kid-friendly Ocean Water recipe.
Use for a Shark Week party. Planning a Shark Week watching party with friends? Serve these cocktails with gummy sharks instead of Swedish Fish and add a squirt of grenadine to keep with the theme.

Ocean Water Cocktail: Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Ocean Water Cocktail made of?

Pineapple juice, coconut water, blue curacao, and coconut rum.

Do I have to use coconut rum?

You can substitute the coconut rum for regular white rum. However, I would recommend adding simple syrup because the coconut rum adds a sweetness that you’ll be missing otherwise.

Can I make a big pitcher to serve at a party?

Yes, you can easily double or even triple this recipe to make a larger batch.

Can I make this drink ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this easy Ocean Water alcohol cocktail up to 12 hours in advance. Be sure to store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve and enjoy.

More Pool Party Drink Ideas

Planning the perfect summer pool party? Whip up a batch of these Blue Hawaiian Jello Shots or Shark Attack Jello Shots and wow your guests with these Frozen Mermaid Margaritas or Blue Lagoon Margaritas!

Recipe

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