Description
Tropical paradise pina colada blends Puerto Rican rum with creamy coconut and sweet pineapple for a classic island escape. Refreshing ingredients mix smoothly to deliver an authentic, luxurious cocktail you’ll savor with pure vacation pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 ml (2 oz) white rum
- 120 ml (4 oz) pineapple juice
- 60 ml (2 oz) coconut milk (or coconut cream for a creamier version)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, according to taste)
- Ice cubes
- 1 fresh pineapple slice (for decoration)
- 1 maraschino cherry (for decoration)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine pineapple juice, coconut milk, rum, and ice in a high-powered blender, pulsing until smooth and uniformly mixed with a silky tropical consistency.
- Flavor Adjustment: Taste and refine the mixture, adding sugar if needed to achieve a perfectly balanced tropical flavor profile.
- Glass Preparation: Select an elegant tall or hurricane glass that will showcase the vibrant cocktail’s tropical essence.
- Pouring Technique: Carefully transfer the velvety blended mixture into the chosen glass, filling it nearly to the brim with a controlled, smooth motion.
- Presentation Garnish: Adorn the cocktail with a fresh pineapple wedge and a classic maraschino cherry, transforming the drink into a visual representation of tropical paradise.
- Alternative Variations: Create a non-alcoholic version by eliminating rum and increasing coconut milk, or experiment with additional fruit variations like mango or strawberry chunks to introduce new flavor dimensions.
- Serving Recommendation: Serve immediately to maintain the drink’s chilled temperature and frothy, creamy texture, ensuring an authentic tropical drinking experience.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients First: Refrigerate pineapple juice, coconut milk, and rum before blending to maintain optimal temperature and enhance drink’s refreshing quality.
- Blend with Precision: Pulse ingredients in short bursts to prevent over-mixing, which can create a watery texture and dilute the tropical flavors.
- Control Ice Quantity: Use crushed or small ice cubes to ensure smooth blending and prevent chunky consistency, creating a silky-smooth tropical experience.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy coconut milk with almond or oat milk for lactose-free version, and use sugar-free alternatives for low-calorie adaptation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg