Piña Colada
Creamy tropical rum drink with pineapple and coconut.
Drink details
Glass
Hurricane Glass
Ice
Crushed
Method
Blended
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
White Rum
50 ml
Coconut Cream
30 ml
Pineapple Juice
Fresh
50 ml
Garnish
Pineapple Wedge
Slice
1 piece
Maraschino Cherry
1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Blend the white rum, coconut cream and fresh pineapple juice with ice.
- 2
Pour into a Hurricane glass and garnish with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry.
About the Piña Colada
The Piña Colada is a tropical Puerto Rican cocktail combining white rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice. Its rich, creamy texture and recognizable combination of coconut and pineapple have made it one of the best-known tropical drinks. White rum supplies the alcoholic foundation without overwhelming the fruit, while coconut cream provides sweetness and body. Blending the ingredients with crushed ice produces the cold, smooth consistency associated with a classic Piña Colada.
What does a Piña Colada taste like?
A Piña Colada tastes creamy, tropical and sweet, with pineapple providing bright fruitiness and coconut cream adding rich coconut flavor. White rum sits underneath those dominant flavors, contributing warmth and subtle sugarcane notes. The pineapple's natural acidity helps keep the coconut cream from becoming excessively heavy, while blended ice gives the drink a cold, smooth and refreshing texture.
Tips for making a Piña Colada
Use coconut cream rather than thin coconut milk if you want the rich texture associated with a Piña Colada. Blend the ingredients with crushed ice only until the mixture becomes smooth; excessive blending can make the drink watery as the ice melts. Taste before serving, as the sweetness and acidity of pineapple juice can vary considerably between products.
