Piña Colada Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare blender
Add 1.5 cups of ice to a blender. Use crushed or cubed ice — crushed will give a thicker, slushier texture.
- 2
Add liquids and fruit
Pour 2 oz light rum, 1.5 oz cream of coconut, 4 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks into the blender with the ice. If you prefer sweeter, add 0.25 oz simple syrup.
- 3
Blend to texture
Secure lid and blend on high for 15–30 seconds, pulsing if needed, until smooth and slushy. Stop and taste a small spoonful; if too thick, add 0.5 oz pineapple juice and blend briefly. If too thin, add a few more ice cubes and pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Optional rum float
If using the optional dark rum float, pour 0.5 oz dark or aged rum gently over the back of a spoon onto the top of the drink after pouring into the glass so it forms a darker layer.
Garnish
- 5
Pour the blended Piña Colada into a chilled hurricane or Collins glass, leaving a little headspace for garnish.
- 6
Skewer a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge and rest it on the rim. Lightly dust the top with a pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of grated nutmeg or toasted coconut if desired.
- 7
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy.