Pina Coladas Recipe
Make Pina Coladas Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Ice & Garnish
Optional Add-ins
Method
Cocktail Base
- 1
Measure ingredients
Measure 4 oz light rum, 3 oz cream of coconut and 4 oz fresh pineapple juice into a jigger or measuring cup. If using vanilla extract or simple syrup, measure those as well.
- 2
Combine in blender
Add the measured light rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice and optional vanilla or simple syrup into a blender.
Ice & Blending
- 3
Add ice
Add about 2 cups of crushed ice to the blender on top of the liquid. If you only have ice cubes, use them and blend a little longer to crush them.
- 4
Blend
Blend on high for 20–30 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and thick but pourable. Pause and stir with a spoon if needed to ensure even blending.
Assemble & Garnish
- 5
Pour
Pour the blended Piña Colada into a chilled hurricane glass or other tall glass, leaving a little room at the top for the rum float and garnish.
- 6
Float dark rum
Slowly pour 0.5 oz dark rum over the back of a spoon held just above the drink surface to create a rum float that rests on top.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick. If desired, grate a light dusting of fresh nutmeg over the top for aroma and a small flourish.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon. Stir before drinking if you want the float mixed in.