Step 1: Prepare your blender. Ensure your blender is powerful enough to crush ice smoothly. A frozen cocktail depends on achieving a silky, slushy consistency without large ice chunks.

Step 2: Add the ice. Place about 1 cup of crushed ice into your blender. If you only have ice cubes, your blender will still work, but blend a little longer to achieve the right texture.

Step 3: Pour in the base ingredients. Add white rum (or vodka), blue curaçao, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and lime juice into the blender. These ingredients form the heart of the cocktail—sweet, tangy, tropical, and creamy.

Step 4: Adjust sweetness. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add 1 oz of simple syrup at this stage. For a more tart drink, you can skip it or reduce the amount.

Step 5: Blend until smooth. Blend the mixture on high speed until the ice is fully crushed and the cocktail reaches a smooth, frozen consistency similar to a slushy.

Step 6: Pour into a glass. Carefully pour the icy mixture into a tall chilled glass or hurricane glass. The bright turquoise-blue color should shine through beautifully.

Step 7: Garnish and serve. Add a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, or even an edible flower for a tropical, Atlantis-inspired finish. Serve immediately with a straw or cocktail spoon