Pina Colada Recipe
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of pineapple juice
• 2 ounces of light rum
• 2 ounces of coconut cream
• Ice
• 2 pineapple slices (for garnish)
• 2 maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine pineapple juice, rum, coconut cream, and ice.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour the blended mixture into 2 glasses.
4. Garnish each glass with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry.
5. Serve and enjoy!
The Pina Colada is a globally recognized cocktail, originating from Puerto Rico in the 1950s. It consists of rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream and is usually prepared in a blender.
History: The Pina Colada is believed to have been invented in the 1950s in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by Ramon “Monchito” Marrero, a bartender at the Caribe Hilton. Since its invention, it has become a worldwide favorite, even inspiring its own holiday, “National Pina Colada Day” on July 10th.
Tips:
– Start with quality ingredients: To make the perfect Pina Colada, you need quality ingredients, including a good quality white rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream.
– Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor, it is important to use fresh, quality ingredients.
– Balance the flavors: The key to a great Pina Colada is finding the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
– Create texture: If you want to add a bit of texture, add some fresh coconut flakes or grind some fresh nutmeg on top.
Techniques:
– Start by adding all the ingredients (rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream) to a blender.
– Blend until all the ingredients are combined and smooth.
– Serve over crushed ice and garnish with pineapple wedges or a cherry.
– If desired, add a dusting of ground nutmeg on top to give it an extra kick of flavor.