Hawai‘i is a well-known destination for an idyllic vacation for couples and honeymooners—and with that comes plenty of tempting libations that looks and tastes like the tropics. The Big Island is famous for the very active Kīlauea with dramatic lava flows and dazzles all that has a chance to see the volcano in action. The lava flow is a decadent treat that lacks the burning fury of Madame Pele (Hawaiian fire goddess) regardless of its name and is just as alluring albeit for different reasons.

The lava flow cocktail is a blended mixed drink, which in essence combines the typical piña colada with strawberries (the lava). There are numerous variations, but the traditional cocktail combines light and coconut rums, pineapple juice, coconut cream, banana and blends them all with ice and then poured on top of the pureed strawberries sitting on the bottom of a hurricane glass. Achieving the drink’s namesake visual can be a bit tricky. When poured correctly the bright red strawberry purée will “flow” menacingly up the sides of the glass, contrasting with the white of the banana/coconut/pineapple concoction. Ironically cool and refreshing, the lava flow is an island favorite.