Miami Vice Recipe

Prepare strawberry layer

In a blender combine strawberries, 2 oz white rum, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1 cup of ice. Blend on high until smooth and thick (about 20–30 seconds). Taste and adjust sweetness with an additional 0.25–0.5 oz simple syrup if needed. Transfer the mixture to a pitcher or bowl and place in the freezer for 5 minutes while preparing the second layer — this helps the layers hold.

Prepare pina colada layer

Rinse the blender briefly (no need to dry), then add 2 oz light rum, 0.5 cup pineapple chunks with a splash of their juice, 1 oz cream of coconut, 1 oz coconut cream or coconut milk, and 1 cup ice. Blend on high until very smooth and creamy (about 20–30 seconds). Taste and adjust cream of coconut or pineapple to reach desired sweetness/creaminess.

Assemble drink

Pour the Pina Colada mixture into tall chilled glasses until they are about two-thirds full. Using a spoon or a small measuring cup, carefully spoon or slowly pour the chilled strawberry daiquiri mixture down the inside of the glass so it forms a red layer on top (for a half-and-half look, pour strawberry and pineapple layers side-by-side or spoon one side). For a classic Miami Vice presentation, layer by scooping strawberry into one side and pina colada into the other so the drink shows both colors. If the layers blend too much, let each layer sit for 1–2 minutes to settle.

Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. Add a straw if desired. Serve immediately while slushy and cold.