Hawaiian cocktails: recipes, preparation methods, composition. Hawaiian party: script, competitions, costumes and music

Hawaii is one of the most favorite places for vacations and holidays. People from different cultures and countries flock to Hawaii to enjoy endless summers, clear waters and stunning scenery. Hawaii can satisfy not only aesthetic, but also gastronomic needs. Because here you can enjoy not only the calm atmosphere of the island, but also local cuisine, which over the years has evolved from simple food into exquisite dishes. Local dishes have absorbed all the best culinary traditions from all over the world. Hawaii is a place where you can not only have a great rest, but also get acquainted with the unique local cuisine.

History of Hawaiian cuisine

The art of cooking did not come to the Hawaiians overnight. Decades ago, a typical meal might have consisted of processed foods brought from the mainland and fruits grown on the islands. Although there are many different fruits grown in Hawaii, the most important was the pineapple, which was also the only edible one of all. That is, at that time you could count on pineapple or processed food (usually frozen pizza) for dinner.

But when tourists flocked to Hawaii, the situation changed. Gradually, new fruits and vegetables began to be grown here in order to constantly update the menu, and the cuisines of eastern countries (Philippines, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries) began to become increasingly popular. In addition, Hawaii's climate was ideal for growing the necessary products. Fish dishes became very popular. But these were not complete copies of dishes from other countries - the Hawaiians supplemented and changed them, creating their own dishes. If we talk about food in general, then the originality of Hawaii is not in the use of pineapples, but in the use of various herbs and spices and other ingredients. The names of these dishes may seem rather strange to visitors, but this has nothing to do with the taste, which is always excellent.

What is Hawaii without tarot?

Hawaii has transformed its cuisine through influences from various countries, but its staple foods have remained the same. Tarot has always been a staple product. Taro (kalo) is grown in different parts of Hawaii and, thanks to the islands' climate, it grows year-round.

Taro leaves and tubers are used as food. The taste of this plant to those who have never eaten it may seem bland and tasteless, but taro is the basis of Hawaiian cuisine not because of its special taste, but because of its availability and abundance. Due to interaction with other cultures (especially Asian countries), taro has spread beyond Hawaii.

Truly local food

If you want to enjoy authentic Hawaiian food, visit local eateries instead of expensive restaurants. One of the popular Hawaiian dishes is the “plate lunch” - a paper plate consisting of three compartments with fried fish in batter, some meat with teriyaki sauce, some salad and gravy. At first glance there is nothing special here, but this dish tastes excellent. The combination of teriyaki and gravy is surprisingly tasty and you will definitely ask for more. Another popular dish is a puree made from the tubers of the taro plant, which has a strange color - it is purple. This shouldn't surprise you since purple is the natural color of the plant's tubers. A simple but tasty dish, much sweeter than regular mashed potatoes. And one more thing: while relaxing in Hawaii, don’t forget to try the roast suckling pig!

Since coconut trees grow almost everywhere in Hawaii, it is not surprising that coconuts themselves (the Hawaiian name is haupia) are often used in the preparation of various types of products: gelatin, puddings, coconut-filled donuts and much more. You can consume coconut milk fresh or canned.

If you're watching your weight, you should be especially careful in Hawaii: most dishes are high in calories. There are also many foods high in starch.

There are also many places in Hawaii where you can enjoy cuisines from other countries (China, Japan and European countries).

Unique Hawaiian Lunch

Everything eaten on the islands can be easily found on land and in the water around the islands. Since Hawaii is a chain of islands, there are many fish dishes. Don't be afraid to try fish dishes you don't know the name of (such as mahi mahi, ahi and opakapaka), they all taste good. Vegetarians will enjoy the abundance of fruit and vegetable dishes that are extremely tasty.

But the pinnacle of culinary bliss in Hawaii is the luau - a traditional Hawaiian feast, a tribute to the joys of life. Here great food is combined with great music. A traditional luau feast is slightly different from tourist luaus: it can last several days because all the activities, even setting up the cooking area, are part of the ceremony. But even if the luau only lasts a few hours, it's okay because you'll still be treated to a friendly atmosphere, great local music, and island food.

The development of Hawaiian cuisine took a long time, and today the islands combine various cuisines from the world. The inhabitants of the island took a little from each culture and turned eating food not just into a process of satisfying hunger, but a whole wonderful ritual.

Summer, sea, islands, unbridled joy and overflowing love of life - this is what is associated with the intention to throw a party, the theme of which will be Hawaii. This is a reason to abandon the worries and realities of the modern world with its problems, the north wind and taxes, briefly plunging into the warm ocean of carefreeness, relaxation and fun.

For the party to be a success, you need to be well prepared for it. What do you need for a Hawaiian holiday? Where is the best place to host a reception? How to arrange invitations? What will help recreate the Hawaiian atmosphere? What are you going to treat your “islanders” to? And, finally, how to reincarnate in the spirit of a given theme? Our material will take you to the world of festive islands.

Summer... and not only summer!

A Hawaiian party by default includes sea, sun and beach. Therefore, the ideal format for holding it would be open-air near the water: the sea coast, the shore of a river or lake, a picturesque island, a platform near a pool. Any open area is quite suitable, and water can be provided in an inflatable pool, if desired.

But you don’t have to limit yourself to the most natural place for a holiday. A Hawaiian party can be organized, for example, in a sauna: why not a hot atmosphere? And what a magnificent holiday it will be on the deck of a ship or yacht! A holiday a la Hawaii is a great idea for guests of various hotels.

Of course, the Hawaiian theme is mainly a summer prerogative. But who can stop you from letting in a little sun and hot energy during the winter cold or autumn slush? For such a holiday, of course, open areas are no longer suitable, but any room can be decorated accordingly. But how nice it will be to plunge into summer at least for a few hours!

In short, there are few occasions and accommodation options that would not allow you to organize a great Hawaiian party!

We invite you to Hawaii!

Your friends should be looking forward to the holiday you are preparing for them from the very minute they hear about it. How will it be? Will you inform them about this in person, by phone, by email, Viber or SMS? Or maybe they will pick up an unusual invitation card, which is not so difficult to make?

It's up to you to decide, and we'll give you ideas for an invitation card:

• printout of the finished version from the Internet;
• an invitation in any form associated with Hawaii: pineapple, coconut, orchid, surfboard, Hawaiian shirt, fluffy straw hula skirt, ukulele, shell or even beach flip-flops;
• a “ticket” for a plane to Hawaii or a travel package form;
• invitation in a bottle sealed with wax;
• applique made of straw, shells, colored sand and images of any of the listed accessories.

In the text of the invitation, be sure to specify the “Hawaiian” dress code and use the traditional word “Aloha,” which means not just a greeting, but also a wish for goodness, peace and joy, as well as “I love you.” The literal translation of this word from the Hawaiian dialect is “breath of life.”

Welcome to the islands!

To transform your space to match the atmosphere of these fabulous islands, try to get inspired by watching films glorifying Hawaii, because you can pick up many interesting finds!

For your inspiration, the most “Hawaiian” examples of cinema:

• "Hawaii 5-0";
• "Blue Hawaii";
• "The Perfect Escape"
• "In flight";
• “50 First Dates;
• cartoon "Lilo and Stitch".

Before we begin preparations, we must first analyze which specific features of the venue will be important to us. Let's consider the main options: ideas can be combined!

Preparing the open area

In the open-air format, it is important to take into account the following points:

The simplest solution to many of these issues may be renting. Under the canopy you can place not only tables, but also lay blankets and scatter pillows for relaxation. In the midday heat, the tent will not allow guests to overheat. Well, the modern choice allows you to choose any shape of the tent, its size and color, however, traditional white will be an excellent background for any decor.

You can opt not for a tent, but for beach umbrellas and tables under them.

Palm trees will add a Hawaiian atmosphere to the landscape. If you don’t have live plants in tubs, it doesn’t matter – you can order impressive balloon designs.

If space and materials allow, you can build an interesting composition in the Hawaiian style from tied logs, bamboo sticks (you can buy them in hardware stores), and cobblestones. Against its background you will get wonderful photo frames as a keepsake!

If you lay out large letters “Hawaii” or “Aloha” from shells, stones, branches and other natural materials, this will maximally complement the atmosphere and create another interesting photo zone. Place large cardboard or plastic letters on the stage or simply write them directly in the sand: let them rub off under the soles of the dancers, reminding them to cherish moments of joy!

Sunset will not signal the end of the holiday: after all, on the islands the night is as beautiful as the day. Make sure your guests can see in the dark. You can, of course, provide lanterns and portable spotlights, but it will be much more effective, and most importantly, more “Hawaiian-style,” to light a pre-prepared fire, from which the torches will ignite (they must be prepared in advance).

You can prepare stationary stands for torches.

Decorating a room for a party in Hawaiian style

You can also create a completely Hawaiian atmosphere indoors. More flowers, real and artificial! Decorate the room with greenery (even if it’s grandma’s ficus and asparagus). Branches of any plants are suitable - willow, fern, acacia, as well as any spectacular leaves and stems - chestnut, corn, sunflower.

You can use decorative ribbons in the form of leafy garlands, sold in craft stores.

Decorate windows and doorways with traditional Hawaiian leis. Of course, you won’t find as many fresh flowers as in Hawaii, especially in the cold season. No problem: It’s quite possible to make lei yourself from corrugated colored paper or bright napkins.

You will need so many of them, because leis are needed not only for decoration. According to the traditions of Hawaiian holidays, every guest receives lei beads around their neck, regardless of gender.

• You can hang posters with views of Hawaii, maps of the islands on the walls...
• Decorate tulle curtains with flowers.
• Don't skimp on balloons and various garlands.
• Fishing nets, ropes, and intertwined ropes decorated with flowers, butterflies and fish will look good - by the way, this is a good background for a photo!
• If you find traditional wooden masks, you can also hang them, as well as models of ukuleles - tiny ukuleles. An ordinary guitar will also work.
• Along the walls you can place surfboards, drums, and wooden figurines.
• Sun loungers, canvas folding chairs or wicker furniture would be appropriate.

The space under the ceiling will be decorated with multi-colored balls. Beach umbrellas and summer hats can be placed as decorative additions.

Look at a few photos of the decoration of the room for a Hawaiian party, including one with a swimming pool. They will help you decide on your party decoration elements.

Fruits should also take their rightful place in the festive atmosphere. Not all of them have to be edible. If you stock up on enough dummies, you can use them to build a colorful composition or string them on jute rope in the form of garlands. Bunches of bananas look especially impressive in combination with large green leaves that imitate banana leaves. Place vases with different fruit sets here and there.

A beautiful and simple accessory that will decorate any interior - a glass, pot-bellied bottle, vase or glass container filled with water in which large flowers and candles float: at dusk they can be lit. It would be appropriate to place shells and shells at the bottom of such containers.

Another beautiful and simple option is jars with multi-colored sand in a wide variety of variations. For such decorations, you can purchase kinetic colored sand, and at the end of the holiday give it to your little guests. An alternative would be a motley mixture of regular salt and broken children's colorful crayons.

Hawaiian feast

Any holiday on the islands is not only fun, but also a treat: Hawaiian word "luau" - holiday party - literally means "feast". Therefore, one cannot ignore the preparation of the festive table. On the other hand, you will have to dance a lot, so the dishes should not be too heavy, hearty and plentiful.

However, traditional Hawaiian cuisine allows you to easily solve this problem.

Hawaiian table decor

In order to give your feast a completely Hawaiian feel, you need to add a little unusual atmosphere to the table itself. It can be of any shape; it is quite acceptable to use both large and many small tables. Plastic tables or small wicker coffee tables with snacks will not stand out from the general line of the party.

A popular table decor for a Hawaiian party is a “skirt” similar to the traditional hula. You can sew straw onto the tablecloth or create a long, lush fringe from other materials. If a “table skirt” is not to your taste, throw a fishing net over it or just use a bright colorful tablecloth.

Choose bright, colorful dishes. It is perfectly acceptable to use cardboard outdoors - no one will have to wash it. Or you can get more sophisticated and serve, for example, meat or sandwiches on banana leaves, and put fruits in wide-brimmed hats instead of vases! Glasses and cutlery should also be decorated with Hawaiian accessories.

In the center of the table you can place wooden figurines, a composition of fresh flowers and fruits or candles and water, or a mini-waterfall.

If you decide to limit yourself to a buffet or light buffet, then you can build a so-called “Tiki bar”.

Decorate the chairs with flower leis.

Let's help ourselves! Hawaiian themed party menu

Dishes should be light, easy on the stomach, and with a bright taste. Good menu choices would be:

• chicken cooked with soy sauce, pineapples, oranges, etc.;
• chops, which in restaurants are called “Hawaiian-style meat”: on a steak, a piece of pineapple under melted cheese;
• fish baked in the oven (if you are having an outdoor party, you can heat it right on the fire);
• seafood (shrimp, mussels, oysters) in salads, cocktails and simply in their natural form;
• vegetable and fruit salads;
• cold cuts and cold appetizers;
• assorted skewers;
• sandwiches, tartlets.

The best desserts would be fresh fruit; you can also serve jellies, mousses and, of course, ice cream! Skip baked goods, except for crispy, shell-shaped cookies. You should not put cream cakes on the table - this dessert does not harmonize with the summer atmosphere.

Drinks should be plentiful and provide guests with a wide choice. The main highlight will be the cocktails, let them be varied: non-alcoholic and heady, relaxing or tonic, long or short drinks, but certainly bright and festive.

To do this, decorate the glasses with slices of lemons, oranges, strawberries and kiwis, use straws and umbrellas. Don't forget to stock up on ice! Recipes for the most famous cocktails are available in abundance on the Internet, or you can show your imagination, mix an invented cocktail and call it by your own name.

Hawaiian motifs - choosing music

To create a playlist for your party, think about why you need the music:

For the first purpose, traditional Hawaiian melodies, which are rich in the albums of many groups and performers, are indispensable. Pay attention to the melodies and solos on the ukulele (traditional ukulele).

You can use the following compositions:

• VA "Blue Hawaii";
• Chris Isaak "Sweet Leilani";
• Perry Como "Hawaiian Wedding Song";
• Elvis Presley "Hawaiian Sunset";
• Ella Fitzgerald "Hawaiian War Chant";
• Hawaiian song "Aloha oe";
• All Star Hawaiian Band "Sophisticated Hula";
• Big Ben Hawaiian Band "On the Beach at Waikiki";
• Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (ukulele);
• Leonid Nagaev (ukulele, harmonica).

Hawaiian music, while harmonious, doesn't have to be the exclusive accompaniment to your celebration. For such a topic any compositions that evoke thoughts of summer, the beach, or seaside holidays are suitable.

Choose what you like best, without worrying too much about the authenticity of the music:

• any Latin American rhythms;
• compositions by Shakira, Beyoncé, Ricky Martin;
• 2Hat “Summer and Heat”;
• Potap and Nastya “Summer”;
• Group "All inclusive" "Tanned Summer";
• Chi-Li "Summer";
• Texas "Summer Son"
• Malik “Song of Summer”, “Heat”;
• Any collection from the “Beach Hits” series.

If you have not yet fully decided on the theme of the party, then you can look further.

It can be adapted for both an adult party and a children's party.

For fans of the era of emerging capitalism, we have prepared two scenarios. - a celebration in Chicago style. The second is a party for the golden society based on the film and book The Great Gatsby.

What to wear to a party, how to transform yourself?

Preparing costumes is an important part of any theme party. As you prepare to try on a new image, you are already anticipating a special mood, transformation, and magic. And in the case of a Hawaiian holiday, choosing an image and creating a costume will be quite simple, and it will undoubtedly be bright and effective: such a feature of the Hawaiian style!

The very first thing that comes to mind and will be needed by both men and women is Hawaiian wreaths, also known as beads, which are called “leis”. They are garlands of tropical flowers about 50-60 cm long, placed around the neck of each guest. You can purchase ready-made leis in online stores: they offer a fairly wide selection of garlands of different colors. However, they are easy to make yourself.

Watch the video on how to create your own lei.

Let us immediately note that the most convenient for creating such a lei in our conditions will be carnation flowers, separated from the stem.

Girls getting dressed... or undressing? How to make a Hawaiian costume for a girl

When choosing an image, you should focus on the format of the party. If the celebration is held at the beach, this will dictate one form of dress, but a home celebration will suggest other ways to look Hawaiian. Let's look at several options for Hawaiian looks for girls.

"Beautiful Islander"

The central element of the outfit will be a swimsuit. Better, of course, is a bikini: after all, Hawaiian women are not shy about their golden, flexible bodies. Choose the most colorful of your summer swimsuits. Now let’s give it an “island” look.

A lei worn around the neck already further decorates your “top”, but you can add interesting details:

• large artificial flowers sewn onto the cups of the bra, fluffy bright pom-poms;
• the bodice is decorated with green leaves;
• the straps of the swimsuit are decorated with flowing silk scarves;
• You are unlikely to wear a coconut bodice, traditional for Hawaii; it is too inconvenient to attach it, and it rubs. But its imitation from coconut halves attached to the bodice can look very impressive.

If you don’t want a too revealing top, it is permissible to wear a short top or tie a bright shirt of turquoise, yellow, orange, or red under your chest.

For a more detailed example of making a costume for a girl for a Hawaiian party, watch the video.

“Bottom” means a traditional “hula” skirt, which emphasizes the slender legs and fiery hips of the Hawaiian woman swaying in dance. The material for such a skirt can be varied, and it is very simple to make: you just need a thick elastic band or twine to fit your waist and a little patience to attach the stripes. Disguise the elastic and any knots on it with a floral belt. The length of the skirt can vary from mid-thigh to floor.

Choose what your “khula” will be made of:

• lush green leaves or their fabric equivalents;
• multi-colored ribbons;
• strips of polyethylene;
• corrugated paper;
• jute twine or other rope (you can see how to make such a skirt in the video)
• scraps of bright fabric;
• Christmas tree rain;
• Knitting thread;
• raffia is a thin straw (it will have to be fastened by bending it in half and securing it with a “sliding” loop. You can see the detailed process of making a raffia skirt below).

"Girl of Summer"

Modern native Hawaiians, like their European sisters, do not always prefer national clothing. Many of them prefer bright, airy and light summer clothes that do not restrict movement, decorated with various accessories.

Choose your favorite summer dress or sundress made of silk, chintz or other natural fabric. It’s better if the outfit is not just bright colors, but with a floral print or ornament, but plain colors are also suitable, just not dull colors!

"From what's at hand"

If you can’t think of anything or don’t have time at all, feel free to wear any summer clothes to such a party: shorts, a skirt, even jeans with a bright T-shirt will do, wrap up a pareo. Accessories will save any look: at such a holiday they are even more important than the clothes themselves.

Accessories. The outfit needs to be complemented and decorated. Bright, unique elements will add zest to your Hawaiian look. So, we have already mentioned leis (flower wreaths). And what else?

You can additionally wear:

• floral bracelets made of fresh or artificial flowers for wrists and/or ankles;
• long beads made from several strands of artificial pearls or shells;
• a wreath of greenery on the head;
• belt decorated with flowers, shells, straws.

Hairstyle. There is nothing simpler - let your hair down with a lush mane. To create a Hawaiian look, pick them up on one side near the temple with a large hairpin in the shape of a lush flower or a marine theme. The head may also have a wreath or headband, also decorated with flowers and leaves.

Shoes. Comfortable and summery! Sandals, flip-flops, flip-flops, and soapboxes are suitable. You can additionally decorate them with flower pompoms and shells. Take care of a bright pedicure.

Makeup. Not really necessary if you're going to have fun at the beach, other than sunscreen and maybe a little gold powder. For an indoor option, so as not to look pale in the photo, paint your lips with lipstick in juicy, fruity shades, highlight your lush eyelashes, and slightly darken your face and décolleté (self-tanning is also appropriate). Complete the look with a splash of light and fresh floral perfume.

But if you decide to create a real image of an island girl, then watch the video. The girl, accompanied by pleasant Hawaiian music, clearly shows how to do Hawaiian makeup and a suitable hairstyle.

The video is in English, but the procedure is quite clear.

The stronger sex in Hawaii - options for men's suits

Men rarely pay as much attention to their external image as girls, but in vain! When else will there be an opportunity to be a little not yourself, but a perky and passionate islander or a white planter invited to a native holiday!

Variant of the image “Native”

If you want to feel like a real Hawaiian, then... look at your girlfriend. Hawaiian guys dress almost the same as girls, with the exception of a swimsuit top. A manly naked torso attracts the attention of the fair sex, and the lei will give it additional charm.

But the hula skirt for guys and girls in Hawaii is almost the same! If you are not afraid of such a daring outfit, feel free to wear a hula of any length acceptable to you from any material - from raffia to strips of fabric... You can decorate your legs with “mini-skirts” just below the knees.

REMEMBER! For an “island” suit, you need to take care of the appropriate body condition. No unshaven armpits or excessively hairy chest. I'll have to borrow a self-tanner from a friend. A white fluffy body and a beer belly will also look ridiculous. But if you are a young Apollo, boldly dare and conquer the hot beauties.

Variant of the male image “White Guest of the Island”

If everything is fine with your shoulders, but the hula is quite embarrassing, you can easily put on any summer bottom, leaving your torso bare. In most cases, at real Hawaiian holidays, guests walk like this!

Shorts can be of any cut and color, except, perhaps, sports ones (the kind that are tight-fitting). Cut-off jeans will do.

Pants can be cotton, canvas, denim. Only a strict suit cut is inappropriate.

Don't want to expose your top, or maybe the evening promises coolness? Well, the Hawaiian shirt is a fashion trend in any season! Don’t worry too much about the style, the main thing is bright floral colors.

What's on your head? For the native version, nothing is needed except a wreath of leaves. But a white guest of Hawaii may feel unusual under the southern sun with his head uncovered. Sun protection is especially important if you prefer to go shaved bald: the sun's rays are dangerous for a head that is not protected by hair.

You can wear:

• wide-brimmed straw hat;
• white “plantation” Panama hat;
• tie your head with a bright bandana.

Shoes. Any beach shoes, the easiest option is flip-flops or flip-flops. This is if you don’t want to or the site doesn’t allow you to walk barefoot. Just remember, please, that you can’t wear flip-flops with socks! Of course, it would be nice to get a pedicure, but it is enough if your nails are clean and not broken. Okay, you don’t have to shave your legs!

Accessories. Just like the Hawaiian girl, the handsome islander can adorn his wrists and ankles with herbal or floral bracelets. If you don’t like flowers, they can be replaced with leather straps, intertwined with twine, and shells strung on a thread.

In the “planter” version, a large cigar will look impressive, but walking around with it in your teeth is not so convenient: save this accessory for a photo shoot.

And, of course, sunglasses.

A few more win-win costume options for both sexes

Alternative costume options involve imagination and creativity. If you decide to go with this, then remember that a party involves active movement (participation in competitions and dancing). Your outfit should not constrain you or interfere with any of its details.

Come up with an image associated with summer, sea, beach:

• mermaid;
• sea ​​deity;
• jellyfish;
• fish or fisherman;
• octopus;
• sailor;
• character from the cartoon “Lilo and Stitch”, “SpongeBob”, etc.

No matter how you dress, the most important thing that will make a Hawaiian party successful is your radiant mood!

The rainy gray autumn has arrived. The warm summer evenings in the company of friends are behind us. What to do if you are not used to being bored? Invite your friends to throw a Hawaiian party. A great reason to remember summer, cheer up and dance, enjoy delicious cocktails and just chat in pleasant company.

To create a festive atmosphere at home, you will need bright flower garlands, palm branches or live (artificial) palm trees in flowerpots. You can decorate the interior with balloons and fruit compositions. Print out beautiful invitations, don’t forget about the musical accompaniment. To create a festive mood, you can't do without cocktails. Cocktails for a Hawaiian party are usually bright, beautifully decorated and carry a lot of positive emotions. By preparing them yourself, you will earn the title of the best party host.

Non-alcoholic cocktails

The main ingredients of these cocktails are usually fruit juices, popular sodas and ice.

Hawaiian blend

Combine pineapple, orange, mango, banana, grapefruit juice in equal proportions and crushed ice in a shaker. Serve in a martini glass garnished with nectarine or peach slices.

Mix lemon (1 part) and cherry (2 parts) juice. Add an equal volume of any energy drink to the resulting mixture. Serve in a rocks glass.

Mix apple, cherry juice and Sprite in equal proportions. Mix with crushed ice in a shaker. Add 50 g of sliced ​​fresh strawberries to each glass.

Roy Rogers

Take two parts Coca-Cola and one part pomegranate juice. Served in a wide glass, decorated with a cherry.

Alcoholic cocktails

To make the party truly hot, pamper your guests with homemade alcoholic cocktails. The highlight of the party will be the so-called blue Hawaiian cocktails

Blue Hawaii

Mix 30 ml Bacardi rum and the same amount of Curacao blue liqueur, 30 ml lemon juice, 60 ml pineapple juice and 30 ml sugar syrup. Add ice, garnish with pineapple and mint

Pina colada

Mix white rum (2 parts), dark rum (1 part), Malibu liqueur (2 parts) and pineapple juice (3 parts). Add ice and garnish with pineapple and cherry.

Acapulco

Mix golden rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, grapefruit juice and tequila in equal proportions. Shake in a shaker with ice until frost forms.

To make your party a success, do not forget to buy bright plates and the necessary attributes for decorating glasses: straws, umbrellas. Who knows, maybe your friends will like the idea of ​​holding a Hawaiian party so much that hosting it will become a good tradition.

When it’s cold and dull outside, it’s raining or snowing, the soul asks for a holiday, and not just any holiday, but a noisy and long party. This, of course, can be called a great way to lift your spirits, as well as a good opportunity to gather all your friends in a large circle.

Colorful and very soulful!

The first question that faces the future party organizer is: in what form should it be held? Will it be friendly gatherings with hot tea or a positive dance party? Definitely, it should be bright and fun, and for the party to be truly successful, it can be themed. For example, Hawaiian! A Hawaiian party is not only a riot of colors, but also a tropical mood, catchy South American rhythms and much more.

The host of the party will have to solve a number of issues: sending out invitations, choosing a time and place, decorating the room, musical accompaniment of the holiday, a themed menu, leisure time for the guests and much more.

Where and when? How to invite guests?

Even the owners of a small one-room apartment can do such a themed party. What can we say about the possibility of holding it in a large spacious apartment or country house! On a small square the party will be more united and friendly, and on a large square it will be more massive.

A Hawaiian party can be held for any occasion. It could be a birthday, a wedding, a corporate event, or New Year. In any case, the organizers will only benefit from this.

It will be great if the house has a swimming pool. Then the entertainment program will be complemented by cocktails in the pool, swimming and water games.

An invitation to a party can be announced verbally to all guests, by calling them, or by sending out invitations on social networks. You can be original and make nice cards. And they will be made, like the whole Hawaiian party, with your own hands! A coconut decorated with colored ribbons and a note indicating the time and date of the evening is quite suitable for an invitation. An excellent option for an invitation card would be a flower cut out of paper and decorated with glitter with text written on it. In general, everything will depend on the imagination of the organizer.

Preparing and decorating the premises

So, the room has been chosen, the time for the holiday is approaching. It's time to take care of decorating the venue! For this simple but important task you will need:

1. Multi-colored flags and lanterns.
2. Artificial and fresh flowers.
3. Pictures and photographs of islands and beaches.
4. Shells and sea pebbles.
5. Braided rugs (if available).
6. Large plants resembling palm trees.

The most important thing is not to be afraid to go overboard with the brightness of the design. The more colorful the room looks, the more successful the atmosphere will be created. Large “palm trees” can be placed along the walls, but in such a way that they do not interfere with competitions and dances. The walls themselves will be perfectly decorated with flags and lanterns. Flowers can be collected into garlands and hung with them on furniture and other interior details, such as mirrors or windows. Shells and pebbles will give the room a marine spirit, and photographs of seascapes will help create the right mood.

It is better to remove fragile objects and unnecessary household appliances from the room first. It is best to leave only a stereo or tape recorder, so that amused guests do not accidentally stumble upon anything valuable.

What should guests wear? Party dress code

Finally, the organizer decided how and with what the room where his Hawaiian party will take place will be decorated. Costumes must also be agreed upon in advance; the chosen type of outfit will need to be indicated in the invitation.

If the party is taking place by the pool, guests will need to provide swimwear. You will only need to decorate them slightly.

You can ask those invited to prepare outfits that are as close as possible to traditional Hawaiian attire. For girls, this outfit would be a grass skirt (instead of grass, you can use green scraps of fabric), a bra made from coconut halves and bright hair clips with flowers. Guys can dress up in the famous wide-cut Hawaiian shorts and colorful shirts. Don't forget to take photos in costume! When friends ask about how this Hawaiian party went, photos will be the best proof of a good time.

As an additional decoration, the organizer can make festive Hawaiian wreaths - lei (or ask the guests to do this). They are hung around the necks of guests entering the holiday. The whole action is accompanied by a kiss on the cheek and the traditional Hawaiian greeting “Aloha!”

Music. Rhythms of the islands

What's a Hawaiian party without music? Of course, the usual club music or pop music that many are accustomed to will not be suitable for such a holiday. The organizer will need to acquire a selection of songs and instrumental tracks that match the theme of the evening. Hawaiian party music is characterized by the presence of a large number of drums and several ethnic Hawaiian instruments (for example, the ukulele). You can find suitable music if you walk around music stores looking for a CD with recordings.

Hawaiian Party Menu

Hawaii is a picturesque corner of nature, replete with various fruits, and a Hawaiian-style party is a piece of island exoticism in the house. Therefore, it would be absolutely logical to have all kinds of fruit salads, desserts with ice cream scoops, and jelly on the holiday table. If you want to pamper your guests with hot dishes, it would be ideal to serve skewers of seafood and dried fruit (for example, bananas).

What else would a Hawaiian party not be complete without? You can make alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails with your own hands that will delight all guests. This could be Mojito, Pina Colada, Cuba Libre and other cocktails. Cointreau or Malibu liqueurs are also suitable for drinking.

For a snack, you can cut cheese, fruits or berries, and then collect the ingredients into small canapes and secure them with skewers or toothpicks.

Competitions and entertainment

How should a Hawaiian party begin and end? The holiday script is perhaps the most important thing that the organizer has to prepare. If guests start to get bored, you can say that the party was a failure. Therefore, you need to think about fun leisure activities, participation in which will captivate each of the invitees.

1. For example, intellectuals will like Quiz with various questions about Hawaii:

• Hula-hula - what is it? (national dance).
• What word is used for greetings and farewells in Hawaii? (Aloha!).
• What is Hawaii: a county, a US state, or an island nation? (state in the USA).

These and similar questions can be proposed for discussion by guest teams or each guest individually. Small prizes can be awarded for correct answers.

2. "Dance with a wreath." You will need one Hawaiian wreath. All guests can participate in this competition at once. One of the players puts a wreath on his neck, rhythmic music is turned on, and everyone dances. While the music is playing, the participants must pass the wreath to each other, putting it around the neck of the dancers. When the music turns off, the one who still has the wreath on is eliminated from the game. The winner receives a prize.

3."Rope." A very famous game, popular in Hawaii and long established in our countries. Not a single Hawaiian party is complete without it! The essence of the game: two participants pull a rope, a scarf over the floor, or hold a stick in their hands at different ends. The players' task is to walk under the rope to the music without touching it. You should walk by leaning back and arching your back. The difficulty is that with each circle the rope is lowered lower and lower. The winners can be several players who managed to overcome the rope at the lowest level.

Hawaiian kids party

It's a child's birthday. Why not throw him and his friends a real Hawaiian party? Of course, a Hawaiian party for kids will be a little different than for adults. Firstly, the lack of alcohol. The festive children's table may include juices, fruit drinks, sparkling water, milk and non-alcoholic cocktails.

Costumes for children should not be as revealing as for adults. Bright shorts and skirts, colorful T-shirts or tops will be enough. But parents don’t have to skimp on jewelry: a variety of bracelets, beads and rings will be very appropriate. It will be great if the children come up with their own costumes for the holiday. This will have a beneficial effect on their creative thinking.

Such a party can be held not by a simple host, but by an actor dressed as the famous cartoon character SpongeBob or his friend Patrick the Starfish (by the way, a lover of Hawaiian shorts and shirts).

Add the ingredients and get an enchanting mood!

If your soul wants something bright and fresh, new impressions, unforgettable emotions, all you need is a Hawaiian party! With our own hands, any of us can create a real summer miracle at home. Moreover, this can be done at any time of the year. Aloha, friends!