The Pina Colada Guide

Escape to the Tropics

Rum | Pineapple | Coconut

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Let’s start with
The Classic Pina Colada recipe

Imagine yourself relaxing under swaying palm trees, the sound of crashing waves filling your ears. Now, picture raising a frosty glass filled with a creamy concoction that's as sweet as sunshine and as smooth as the ocean breeze. That's the magic of the Piña Colada – a delightful mix of fresh pineapple juice, creamy coconut milk, and a generous dose of rum that captures the essence of paradise.

This recipe isn't about complicated techniques or fancy ingredients. It's about celebrating the simple pleasures of fresh flavors and a taste of the tropics. So, ditch the ordinary and embrace a taste of paradise! Grab your blender (or shaker!), gather your ingredients, and get ready to create the perfect Piña Colada. Let's escape the everyday and transport ourselves to a tropical oasis with every delicious sip. This Piña Colada recipe is your ticket to island paradise, one sip at a time!

Ingredients

  • fluid ounces white rum
  • 2 fluid ounces cream of coconut
  • ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 2 fluid ounces pineapple juice
  • Pineapple wedge, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice

Measurement Conversions: 1 fl oz = 1 shot = 30ml

How To Make

  • Place white rum, cream of coconut, frozen pineapple chunks, pineapple juice and ice into a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into glasses and garnish with a wedge of pineapple

Notes

  • Rum - choose a white rum instead of an aged rum, which has a stronger flavor.
  • Cream of Coconut - don’t confuse “cream of coconut” with coconut milk or coconut cream. Coconut cream is unsweetened and very thick, whereas cream of coconut is very sweet and has a syrup-like texture. If you’re stuck, you could substitute cream of coconut with coconut cream sweetened with simple sugar.

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