Nothing shouts tropical island like a pina colada cocktail.
The pina colada comes from Puerto Rico and people can’t quite agree who created the first one.
What is a Pina Colada?
A traditional Pina Colada recipe is a mix of pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum. It is served either blended or shaken with ice, garnished with a pineapple wedge.
Variations on the theme
– Angostura colada: with angostura bitters, and lime juice, topped with whipped cream.– Virgin pina colada: without the rum, the non-alcoholic version.– Scotsman colada: substitute whisky for rum.– Blue Hawaiian: adding blue Curaçao for a distinctive colour.
My favourite Pina Colada recipe
– 120ml pineapple juice– 60ml white rum– 60ml coconut cream– wedge of pineapple, to garnish (optional)– Ice
How to make a Pina Colada
– Pulse all the ingredients with a handful of ice in a blender until smooth.– Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a wedge of pineapple.