Piña Colada Cocktail Recipe | Kitchenstagram
The Piña Colada is a tropical cocktail known for its creamy texture and refreshing pineapple-coconut flavour. Typically made with white rum, cream of coconut and a pineapple juice, it’s blended or shaken with ice and served cold- often topped with a pineapple wedge or cherry. Though its exact origins are debated, the most widely accepted story credits bartender Ramon”Monchito” Marrero at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with its invention in 1954.
The name Piña Colada translates to “strained pineapple,” a nod to the freshly juiced pineapple used in the drink. Over the years, the Piña Colada became a symbol of beach vacations and summer gateways. However during its surge in popularity, mass-market mixes dulled its quality and tuned it into a sugary caricature of its original self.
Fortunately, the Piña Colada has made a comeback. Modern bartenders now embrace high-quality ingredients, balancing sweetness with real fruit and rich coconut cream, honouring the cocktail’s island heritage while delivering a refreshing, well-crafted drink.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
This tropical cocktail strikes the ideal balance- refreshingly slushy yet easy to sip.
The coconut cream brings in a rich, authentic coconut taste without any artificial aftertaste.
It’s light flavourful and feels like a vacation in a glass. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a summer gathering, this drink is sure to impress with its creamy texture and naturally sweet, fruity blend.
Ingredients needed for Piña Colada:
Pineapple: Fresh, ripe pineapple delivers vibrant tropical sweetness and a juicy texture that canned versions just can’t match.
Coconut Cream: This ingredient gives the cocktail its creamy body and true coconut flavour-rich and smooth, with no artificial aftertaste.
White Rum: Light and subtle, white rum forms the classic base of piña colada without overshadowing the fruity note.
Lime Juice: Just a touch of lime adds brightness and a gentle tartness to balance the overall sweetness of the drink.
Ingredients
60 ml White Rum
60 ml Pineapple Juice
45 ml Coconut Cream
15 ml Lemon Juice
Ice Cubes
Pineapple Wedge, for garnish
Pineapple Leaves, for garnish
Preparation
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine white rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, lemon juice and ice cubes and shake until well-chilled.
- Step 2: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes and strain the drink into the glass. Garnish with pineapple wedge and pineapple leaves.
- Step 3: Serve immediately. Enjoy!!
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