Easy Piña Colada
This classic Piña Colada is the ultimate tropical escape in a glass! This recipe honors the beloved classic, creating a smooth, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing frozen cocktail.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Cream of Coconut
- 4 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 ½ oz Gold or Aged Rum
- 1 ½ oz Coconut Rum
- 2 cup Crushed Ice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glasses: For an extra refreshing touch, chill your hurricane or other tall glasses in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes before you start.
- Combine Ingredients: In a high-speed blender, add the cream of coconut, pineapple juice, gold rum, coconut rum, and crushed ice.
- Blend to Perfection: Secure the lid and blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds. You'll know it's ready when the mixture is smooth and creamy, and you no longer hear large pieces of ice hitting the blender blades. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more pineapple juice. If it's too thin, add a handful more ice and blend again.
- Taste and Adjust: Give your Piña Colada a quick taste. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little more cream of coconut. For a stronger cocktail, add another splash of rum. Blend for another 5-10 seconds to combine.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the Piña Colada into your chilled glasses. To create an authentic tropical presentation, garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. A fun cocktail umbrella is always a great final touch!
- Enjoy Immediately: Piña Coladas are best enjoyed fresh while they are still perfectly frozen and creamy.
Notes
Tips for the Perfect Piña Colada
- Use Frozen Pineapple: For a thicker, frostier, and more intensely pineapple-flavored drink, use frozen pineapple chunks instead of ice. This prevents the drink from becoming watered down as it sits.
- Don't Confuse Your Coconut Products: "Cream of coconut" is a sweetened, syrupy product essential for this recipe. "Coconut cream" is unsweetened and thick, while "coconut milk" is much thinner. Using the wrong one will drastically change the taste and texture.
- Choose the Right Rum: While the recipe calls for both gold and coconut rum for a balanced flavor, you can experiment. A good white rum offers a crisp base, while a dark rum can add intriguing notes of molasses and spice.
- A Powerful Blender Helps: A high-speed blender will ensure the ice is fully crushed, giving you a smooth, creamy consistency without any icy chunks. If your blender isn't as powerful, make sure to use crushed ice and blend for a little longer.
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