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Blue Hawaii bartender celebrates turning 100

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Harry Yee:

The bartender is credited with creating several beachy, tropical drinks.

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BRUCE ASATO / BASATO@STARADVERTISER.COM

Harry Yee, who created the world-renowned Blue Hawaii cocktail at Hilton Hawaiian Village in the 1950s, will be turning 100 on Wednesday. He’s also the first person to put an umbrella on a drink.