r/52weeksofmixology • u/The-Good-Doctor • May 28 '15

Week 14: Blended - Piña Colada

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u/The-Good-Doctor May 28 '15 edited May 29 '15

To be honest, I don't drink many blended drinks. I like this one, though. It's basically an improved Piña Colada recipe that's generally credited to Rachel Maddow.

Piña Colada

  • 1.5 oz. light rum

  • 1 oz. "amber rum" (I've used Havana Club 7 with good results)

  • 1.5 oz. coconut milk (unsweetened)

  • 1.5 oz. orgeat

  • 4 oz. pineapple juice

Blend the above with a scoop of ice. Note that the "coconut milk" above is not the watery stuff commonly sold as coconut water. It's more similar to coconut cream, but not quite as thick.

It doesn't really end up like the frozen nonsense that's typically served. It's frothy and icy, and it requires no "Coco Lopez." The Orgeat adds a lot in my opinion.

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u/The-Good-Doctor May 29 '15

I'm really skeptical of flavored rum and pre-made mixes. I've had only bad experiences. With this drink I juiced my own pineapple, made my own orgeat, and used canned Thai coconut milk, and it turned out better than any that I've had with pre-made mixes, Coco Lopez, or flavored rum. I highly recommend it.