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Pina Colada

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Pina Colada

Description

The Piña Colada is pure escape in a glass, a cocktail that instantly conjures warm beaches, sea air, and sun-drenched afternoons. Blending the juicy sweetness of pineapple with rich coconut and smooth rum, it creates a flavour that is creamy, refreshing, and wonderfully indulgent all at once. Though forever associated with tropical holidays, the drink also carries a sense of nostalgia and fun, earning its place as one of the most recognisable cocktails in the world.

What makes the Piña Colada so enduring is its ability to feel both luxurious and carefree. Usually served blended to a silky finish and garnished with fresh fruit, it offers a cooling, dessert-like quality while still delivering the unmistakable character of a proper cocktail. Every sip feels transportive, making it a timeless favourite for anyone craving sunshine, sweetness, and a little indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml White rum
  • 90 ml Pineapple juice
  • 30 ml Coconut Cream
  • 1 piece Pineapple Slice (for garnish)
  • 1 cherry (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Add white rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and crushed ice to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into a chilled glass.
  4. Garnish with a pineapple slice and cherry.

Recommended glassware

Hurricane Glass
Hurricane Glass (recommended)

A curvy showcase glass for tropical and rum-heavy drinks.

350–500 ml Tall, curved bowl with a festive silhouette.

Best for: Hurricane, Piña Colada, Zombie, Rum Punch, tropical punches.

Garnish: Perfect for pineapple leaves, cherries, orange slices, and paper umbrellas.

Poco Grande Glass
Poco Grande Glass

A tropical stemmed glass often used for blended and frozen cocktails.

Also excellent for creamy frozen tropical serves.

300–450 ml Curved bowl on a short stem.

Best for: Piña Colada, frozen Daiquiri, creamy tropical cocktails.

Garnish: Excellent for fruit wedges, cherries, pineapple fronds, and umbrellas.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 14% ABV 1.9 units 245 kcal Crushed ice
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