Andre Thomas · Piña Colada

Blended Piña Colada with White Rum and Cream of Coconut

6 ingredients

7 steps

What you need

  • 60 ml (2 oz) white rum
  • 60 ml (2 oz) cream of coconut, sweetened, not coconut milk
  • 120 ml (4 oz) pineapple juice, chilled
  • 150 g (1 cup) crushed ice
  • 1 pineapple wedge, for garnish
  • 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Method

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  1. 1

    Chill a tall glass in the freezer for 10 min, or fill it with ice water while you mix.

  2. 2

    Shake or stir the cream of coconut well first, as it separates in the can.

  3. 3

    Put the rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice in a blender.

  4. 4

    Add the ice on top.

  5. 5

    Blend on high until thick, smooth and pale, 15-20 seconds. Add a splash more juice if it is too stiff to pour.

  6. 6

    Empty the glass if it held water, then pour in the drink.

  7. 7

    Garnish with the pineapple wedge and cherry on the rim and serve at once.

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About piña colada

White rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice are blended with ice into a thick, cold drink, often served in a hollowed pineapple or tall glass.

What cooks argue about

Cooks argue over blending versus shaking: blended with ice gives the classic slushy texture, while shaken over ice keeps the drink thinner and less diluted.

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