Classic Pina Colada from Puerto Rico
In 1978, the pina colada was declared Puerto Rico's national drink. The cocktail has become a signature drink far beyond its original island. You'll find it listed on most cocktail menus around the world, and likely listed as a specialty in bars in tropical destinations. Who makes the perfect pina colada? I'll let you do the research and let your taste buds be the judge.
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Ingredients
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- 3 ounces white rum
- 3 ounces cream of coconut
- 3 ounces pineapple
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks (fresh frozen or pre-frozen)
- 2 cups ice
- OPTIONAL: 2 ounces golden ru,
Instructions
- Put pineapple juice, chunks, cream of coconut and white rum in a blender.
- Blend until frothy, but not completely liquified. A little pineapple texture is great, but you don't want it chunky.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with paper umbrella, pineapply, or a pineapple chunk.
- OPTIONAL: Add a floater of golden rum on top of the drink.