Piña Coladas
Piña Coladas have to be the quintessential summer drink and even though the summer is winding down, there’s always an opportunity for a delicious Piña Colada!
My beautiful and very funny friend, Heather, was telling me all about these amazingly easy and delicious piña coladas that her daughter had turned her onto. The more I thought about it, the more I knew I had to try these. First, they are so simple to make! Second, they embody all the flavors of a beach vacay: rum, pineapple, and coconut cream. Top it off with a slice of pineapple, a little whipped cream and a cherry on top. All you need is a beach lounger, an umbrella and the sounds of the ocean to go along with this tasty cocktail!
There is a story about me taste testing this recipe at 8:00 a.m. and an entire Pilates class thinking that I am now a day drinker, but I’ll save that one for another day!
To make this cocktail, simply put the frozen pineapple, ice, cream of coconut, coconut milk, rum, and lime juice into a blender and blend until it is smooth and frosty.
Pour it into glasses and garnish with a pineapple wedge, whipping cream and a cherry. A paper umbrella would be an acceptable garnish, too!
Happy sipping!
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Piña Coladas
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 6 oz. (¾ cup) Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut (see note)
- 2 oz. (¼ cup) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk or heavy cream
- 6 oz. (¾ cup) white rum
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- Pineapple slices, whipped cream and/or cherries, for garnish
Instructions
Put the pineapple, ice, cream of coconut, coconut milk (or heavy cream), rum, and lime juice into a blender. Blend until smooth and frosty. Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple slices, whipping cream and cherries, if desired. Serve immediately.
Chef’s Note:
When shopping, be sure not to confuse “cream of coconut” with “coconut cream.” Coconut cream consists of coconut meat and a small amount of water, whereas cream of coconut is coconut cream that’s been sweetened and processed to achieve a thick, syrup-like consistency. Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut is considered the gold standard when making piña coladas. It’s available at most large supermarkets, typically found in the section with cocktail mixers and other drink ingredients. You might also find it in the international foods aisle, particularly in the Latin or Caribbean products section.
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