Piña Colada
The best recipe for a creamy, fruity Piña Colada. Bring the Caribbean to your glass with rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut.
Strengthlight
GlassHurricane glass
BaseRum
GarnishPineapple wedge and cocktail cherry
Prep Time5 mins
CuisinePuerto Rican
Description
The Piña Colada is pure Caribbean in a drink. The name literally means "strained pineapple" and perfectly describes the main ingredient of this world-famous tropical cocktail. The creamy, sweet drink was likely invented in the 1950s in a bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its irresistible mix of rum, creamy coconut, and fruity pineapple instantly puts you in a vacation mood. A hint of lime juice is the secret to balancing the sweetness and adding a fresh note to the drink. Whether on the beach or at home, a Piña Colada is always a mini-vacation.
Preparation
- Add all ingredients (rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and lime juice) to a blender.
- Add a good handful of ice cubes (about one cup).
- Blend on high for about 15-20 seconds until a creamy, smooth consistency is achieved and no ice chunks remain.
- Pour the contents into a chilled Hurricane glass or another large, curved glass.
- Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and a cocktail cherry. Serve with a straw.
