Looking for a delicious and refreshing cocktail to enjoy at home? Look no further than the classic Pina Colada. This refreshing cocktail is a perfect mix of sweet, creamy, and tropical flavours. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this tropical drink in no time and enjoy a taste of paradise without the expensive bar tab.
What is Pina Colada?
Pina Colada is a sweet, rum-based cocktail that originated in Puerto Rico in the 1950s. Its name means “strained pineapple” in Spanish, which accurately describes the drink’s main ingredients – pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and white rum. This refreshing tropical drink is often served garnished with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.
Ingredients
50 ml pineapple juice
45 ml white rum
50 ml coconut cream
Two triangles of pineapple to garnish
Direction
Mix all the liquid ingredients in a shaker and add ice.
Shake vigorously until the mix is a consistent texture and strain the concoction into the glass.
Make a slit down the middle of both pineapple chunks and wedge onto the rim of the glass.
For the full beach holiday experience, why not serve this in half a hollowed-out pineapple?
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Variations of Pina Colada
While the classic Pina Colada recipe is delicious on its own, there are many variations you can try to mix things up and create your own unique flavours. Here are some ideas:
Strawberry Pina Colada: Add fresh or frozen strawberries to the blender for a fruity twist.
Mango Pina Colada: Swap the pineapple juice for mango juice and add fresh or frozen mango to the blender.
Coconut Pina Colada: Replace the pineapple juice with coconut water and add extra cream of coconut for an extra creamy texture.
Pina Colada
Ingredients
- 50 ml pineapple juice
- 45 ml white rum
- 60 ml coconut cream
- Two triangles of pineapple to garnish
Instructions
- Mix all the liquid ingredients in a shaker and add ice.
- Shake vigorously until the mix is a consistent texture and strain the concoction into the glass.
- Make a slit down the middle of both pineapple chunks and wedge onto the rim of the glass.