Piña Colada
Emblematic of tropical escape, the Piña Colada is closely linked to Puerto Rican cocktail culture and beachside leisure. Its creamy pineapple and coconut flavors made it a ubiquitous resort and tiki bar favorite.
Calories
400 kcal
Alcohol
Content
10%
Serving
1
Ingredients
White rum : 60 ml
Pineapple juice : 90 ml
Cream of coconut (e.g., Coco López) : 45–60 ml
Garnish :Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry or grated nutmeg (optional)
Tools
Blender (for frozen) or shaker (for shaken version)
jigger
strainer (if shaken)
Glassware :Hurricane glass or chilled highball
Steps
Add 60 ml white rum, 90 ml pineapple juice and 45–60 ml cream of coconut into a blender with a generous scoop of ice.
Blend on high until smooth and slushy.
Pour into a chilled hurricane glass.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry; grate a little nutmeg if desired.
Serve with a straw — rich, creamy and tropically sweet.
(If you prefer a shaken version: shake the liquid ingredients with ice, strain over crushed ice.)
