The classic Piña Colada

🌴The ultimate of all the summer drinks. Add an umbrella and you are instantly transported to a tropical paradise. This beverage uses cream of coconut and pineapple to transport you back to the islsnds.

Here is the basic recipe:

Ingredients:

🥥* 2 ounces (60 ml) white rum (light rum is traditional, but some like to mix with a little dark rum for more depth)

* 1 ounce (30 ml) cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez – this is different from coconut milk or coconut cream)

* 6 ounces (180 ml) pineapple juice (fresh is best, but canned works too)

* 1-1.5 cups crushed ice (or frozen pineapple chunks for a thicker, less diluted drink)

Optional additions:

* 1 ounce (30 ml) heavy cream (for extra richness)

* 1/2 ounce (15 ml) fresh lime juice (to balance the sweetness)

* Simple syrup to taste, if you prefer it sweeter

🍍Garnish:

* Pineapple wedge or slice

* Maraschino cherry

* Pineapple fronds (optional)

Instructions:

* Combine ingredients: In a blender, combine the rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and crushed ice (or frozen pineapple).

* Blend: Blend until smooth and frosty. If using frozen pineapple instead of ice, you might need less ice for a thicker consistency.

* Taste and adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness with more pineapple juice, lime juice, or simple syrup as desired.

* Pour and serve: Pour into a chilled glass (a Poco Grande glass is traditional).

* Garnish: Garnish with a pineapple wedge or slice and a maraschino cherry.

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