Island Cocktail/Mocktail

Refreshing & easy, this Blue Island Cocktail/Mocktail is made with pineapple juice, limeade, pina colada mixer, and lime juice. You can also add rum for the adults.

My adventures inspired these Island Cocktail and Mocktail recipes with Princess Cruises. This year, I was blessed to sail away with Princess Cruises to exotic locations, including Costa Rica, Aruba, Colombia, Mexico, and, most recently, Alaska.

On every cruise, they have this Blue Cocktail that you can easily get made into a blue mocktail. So while I had this drink before my Alaskan trip, I decided to share it today because the color reminds me of the Alaskan sea and the glacial peaks. So let’s talk about the luxury of cruising to Alaska.

Visit the Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary is literally what it sounds like. I could spend all day here being served hot chocolate, coffee, pastries, appetizers, and any drink or food I desire. Now, this isn’t the only reason I love the Sanctuary.

For each chair and area in the Sanctuary, there is a host. This person waits on you hand and foot – even bringing you warm blankets or an umbrella to take with you in case it rains or snows. They check on you, ask how you are doing, bring you anything you need, and if you have a question, they’ll answer it.

You can also lounge in a Sanctuary cabana, which you must reserve in advance. I highly recommend doing this before or immediately after boarding, as this is a popular place.

The biggest draw for me is that you can get a massage. The scenic views in the sanctuary are hands down the best. To get a massage in an area like that would be the ultimate piece of paradise.

Visit the Lotus Spa.

Besides the Sanctuary, this is my favorite place to be. I honestly would get a different massage every day if I could, but with the excursions at the ports, I couldn’t swing it.

This time, my sister and I took full advantage of the spa when we could.

I loved seeing my sister pampered. However, we hit the spa very differently. I love to sit and relax, close my eyes or gaze out the windows at the majestic views. My sister, on the other hand, loves to talk! She chatted her nail technicians’ ears off and laughed at least 20% of the time. While at first, I wanted to shoosh her, I loved hearing her so happy.

For the rest of the trip, we booked two massages each.

We both got deep tissue massages with hot stones – a must! I have never felt so relaxed after a massage. For our other massages, we decided to try two others.

Room Service Attendant.

Every stateroom has a personal attendant who comes in the morning and evening to service your room. What does this mean? They tidy up if you want, turn down your bed at night and even leave chocolate. They tend to your needs. If it’s more towels, they have you covered. Tell them about an issue with your room, and they’ll help you out.

They keep you informed and make sure you’re fully stocked.

It was so friendly upon our arrival; they had chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne. I don’t drink, so my sister Nicole was left to enjoy it all. And oh, she did. We instantly felt taken care of. Every day, we were left with an itinerary and things coming up or happening around the ship. I loved feeling in the know but not having any pressure to join in.

The one activity we did take part in was trivia. This was so fun! And we are a little competitive, so this made it fun for our whole group.

Along with impeccable service, the food and drinks are just as high quality.

I am not sure what it is about fancy drinks, but I always feel special with them.

This recipe for the Island Cocktail or Mocktail reminds me of the crisp blue Alaskan skies, glacier mountain tops and of course, the ocean. It seems that every Princess Cruise I go on I get inspired by a drink. And this ranks as my #1 favorite.

My second favorite drink is the Nojito – it is a beautiful and fun twist on a Mojito. I love making both of these drinks for family and friends.

Sharing an island drink for an Alaskan post may be odd, but island life is all about relaxation, which is exactly why I loved this cruise. I relaxed, and doing this with my sister was so fun.

What I love about this combination of flavors is that it tastes like the tropics. With coconut, lime, pineapple, and Hawaiian Punch, this drink is something our entire family loves.

This drink is perfect for summer because of the ice – made like a slushy; you’ll love this blended drink. Kids and parents can enjoy the same fun fruity drink, creating lots of smiles.

Ingredients for Island Cocktail

• 2 ounces light rum
• 2 ounces blue curacao
• 3 ounces pineapple juice
• 2 ounces limeade
• 2 ounces frozen pina colada mixer
• 1/2 teaspoon sweetened lime juice splash
• 2 cups ice
• Salt-to-rim glasses optional
• Pineapple slices garnish

Island Mocktail Ingredients

• Polar Blast Hawaiian Punch
• Frozen limeade
• Pina colada mixer
• Pineapple juice
• Sweetened lime juice
• Ice
• Pineapple slices garnish

How to make an island cocktail?

Wet the rim of each glass with lime juice and dip into salt.

Add all ingredients into a blender and mix until blended.

Pour into each glass and serve chilled with a pineapple slice.

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