Piña Colada

“If you like piña coladas, this recipe will save you some pain. If you desire something tropical with flavors exciting to your brain.”

Ok, that’s enough mocking of the lyrics of the song (or trying to), let’s get down to the business of making a tasty piña colada. This recipe and the process is adapted from Serious Eats that delivers a balanced cocktail without the artificial flavors that pre-mix or other recipes deliver. The keys to this recipe are fresh and natural ingredients pre-frozen to minimize the amount of ice needed to make a slushy drink. This easy drinking cocktail is perfect for relaxing on a warm Summer day (or evening), soothing and melting away your worries and cares. Are you ready to relax? Then let’s get these ingredients into the freezer so we can blend them up for a tropical Friday happy hour!

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Piña Colada

Prep time: 30 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients

5 oz fresh pineapple
2 oz coconut cream
2½ oz white or golden rum
¾ oz fresh lime juice
4 oz ice
Pineapple slice and or maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Portion out the pineapple and coconut cream into a reclosable containers.
Freeze the pineapple and coconut cream along with the rum.
Once frozen, add to a blender with the lime juice and ice.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a tall glass or goblet.
Add the garnish and enjoy!

Notes

Use whatever rum you have one hand or if you have numerous available, play with which one delivers the flavors you desire!

Portion out the pineapple and coconut cream into a reclosable containers. Freeze the pineapple and coconut cream along with the rum. Once frozen, add to a blender with the lime juice and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass or goblet. Add the garnish and enjoy!

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