Pina Coladas are the original “umbrella drink”. You go on vacation and the first thing you order is a Pina Colada. It tastes like vacation. A frozen concoction of pineapple, coconut and rum. What’s not to like?
I know I had my first one when I was on holiday in Acapulco. I love to serve these at pool parties or when I’m throwing Hawaiian themed events. Having this classic recipe in your arsenal of cocktail recipes is a must. You’ll need some basic equipment like a good quality blender (to whip up that ice) and festive hurricane glasses to serve the drinks in. If you want to go full blown “holiday”, add a paper umbrella. I love garnishing with a pineapple spear and a Marashino cherry. But my secret twist is to soak the pineapple spears in coconut flavored rum. Talk about a kicker!!! This is just so delicious and so unexpected.
Simply put the pineapple spears in a container and pour the rum over the pineapple to cover. Put on a lid and put in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to soak up all that goodness. Flip the pineapple once or twice and you have the perfect, unexpected garnish.
To make the drink, simply add the ice and all the ingredients to a blender and blend away. Pour into your hurricane glass and garnish. How delicious is this?
Do you like frozen cocktails? Try some of my other summer favorites:
Pina Colada
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Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Fresh pineapple chunks frozen
- 2 Oz. Pineapple juice
- 2 Oz. Coconut cream
- 2 Oz. Rum
- 1 Oz. Dark Rum
- 2 Maraschino cherries
PINEAPPLE SPEARS
- 2 Fresh Pineapple spears
- 1/4 Cup Malibu Rum
Instructions
- Place the pineapple spears in a shallow dish or storage container. Cover with the Malibu Rum and flip over a few times. Keep in refrigerator for 1-2 hours. (Flip a couple of times to be sure the pineapple sucks up the rum.)
- Put about 1 1/2 cups of ice in a blender along with all the ingredients except the cherries. Blend until really smooth.
- Pour into chilled hurricane glasses, add a pineapple spear and top with a cherry. Serve with a straw and enjoy!
