Pina Colada Recipe : Paula Deen : Food Network Sliced pineapple, for garnish, optional Maraschino cherry, for garnish, optional Directions Fill blender halfway with ice cubes. Add rum, coconut cream, coconut milk and pineapple chunks. Puree. Serve, garnished with a slice of pineapple and maraschino cherry , if desired. Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen CATEGORIES: Pina Colada recipe Pina Colada recipe Scan me to take me with you serve in 20% options Old-style recipe for this popular drink. The coconut cream needs to have the right consistancy, some find the alternative, coconut milk to be too thin, however you can add condensed milk to coconut milk to bring up it's thickness. Add pineapple juice if desired. 3 tbspcrushed pineapples Put all ingredients into an electric blender with 2 cups of crushed ice. Blend at a high speed for a short length of time. Strain into a collins glass and serve with a straw. More comments posted by ilda @ 12:12PM, 5/02/06 This is the bomb it is very delicious and it tastes wonderful, I love it!!! Coconut Milk vs.

Coconut Cream posted by jbasil @ 10:44PM, 5/06/06 I made this using coconut milk, as in the recipe, and it was virtually undrinkable. When I blended it, the coconut particles separated out into a thick crust on top of the pineapple / rum. I noticed most other recipes call for coconut cream. I will try that next time. Pineapple juice posted by form the tropic @ 06:30PM, 5/07/06 Where is the pineapple juice? Add a tbsp of condensed milk also. Finishing touches posted by Tom Jacobs @ 08:57PM, 5/07/06 As per the coconut milk separating... try a few different things, one is light coconut milk, shake the can like crazy before you add it. (I think this drink is way better with it and don't put any ice in coconut milk, and less fattening.) Also, use frozen pineapple and much less ice. I buy frozen pineapple chunks and don't put any ice in. Last thing, add a squirt of fresh lime juice. Practice...

posted by Inalbis @ 01:25PM, 5/08/06 A nice drink. The second time I've done it, it came out just fine. I used chunks of fresh pineapple, and its important to blend all the ingredients together in the electric blender. I'll try diferent ingredients too, since the pina colada from the bottle tastes really better so far... Compare and contrast posted by Katey @ 08:19PM, 5/20/06 I've only had VIRGIN Pina Coladas. I had one sip of the this recipe and I must say, they can taste pretty good. Captain Morgan posted by Mr. Morgan @ 09:01PM, 5/20/06 Captain Morgan rum is the best for this! Add vanilla ice cream posted by Miata @ 08:39AM, 5/30/06 Add vanilla ice cream when blending and put in the freezer. It makes a very delicious pina colada ice cream. I reckon Malibu is the best to use because it has a hint of coconut. What else do you need?

Real recipe posted by Rosie @ 06:27PM, 5/31/06 This recipe is all wrong. I'm from Puerto Rico where we know how to make good pina coladas. You need Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, lots of ice, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. The coconut cream is the key to a really good pina colada. Modifications if you've already bought the ingredients listed... posted by SimbaNala @ 07:01PM, 6/03/06 The original recipe as listed needed a lot of work to be served as the only mixed drink at a Hawaiian-themed wedding shower we threw. It was pretty tasty with 1 cup ice, 2 oz. rum, 1.5 oz coconut milk, and 4 oz. crushed pineapple. We agree with many of the other comments, including trying it with Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum and cream of coconut. Best recipe posted by Mariah @ 03:36PM, 6/04/06 Pina coladas are really good. I went to my friends party one time and the guy used ice, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. It was really good.

I think coconut cream is better but if you don't agree have it your way. The Best posted by Manuel @ 02:31PM, 6/07/06 Pina Coladas made our party go with a swing. I will be making them again soon! If you're lazy and can find it... posted by LJ @ 01:16PM, 6/14/06 For the coconut freaks, it really depends on taste.. some like more pineapple, some like more coconut.. here's a tip for the lazy who wish to use "additives" mixes... get TGI Friday's pina colada with rum.. then add more rum ( the rum you enjoy with it ) along with 2 tbspoons of diced pinapple, coconut rum OR cream OR milk, depending which agrees with you... then ice... then the fancy shmancy dressings.. and toss in the blender and give it a whirl... It is hard to find mixes that taste good... also it's hard to find someone who knows how to make a real good pina colada... i'm still trying like mad to make the best i've ever tasted..

Oh yes, watch out for mixes that smell more like shampoo than something edible. Rum posted by EO @ 09:04PM, 6/17/06 Great with Flor de Ca�±a Gran Reserva (7 year). Help for the Pina Colada Recipe posted by Joan @ 07:36PM, 6/22/06 The recipe is basically good and adding condensed milk makes it creamier but try adding 5 tbsp of pineapple juice or crushed pineapple instead of 3 and you can use almost any rum you have as I used rum from the Virgin Islands which had a strong flavor and it was only slightly detectable as it should be. Yes posted by Pina gal @ 09:19PM, 6/23/06 I absolutely love pina coladas!! For a lighter version posted by Jenny @ 10:18PM, 6/30/06 I like the sweeter taste of the cream of coconut but not the calories. So, try coconut flavored non daily coffee creamer instead. Its a little harder to find than the more common flavors, but persevere.

I also add a splash of sugar free cocunut syrup for a little stronger coconut flavor. I agree with those that like a little more pineapple too. Pina colada posted by Dianna @ 03:50PM, 7/07/06 I make the BEST pina colada around!! I put coco. milk or coco. cream [doesn't matter which] and chunks of pineapple with the juice and vanilla icecream and ice into a blender and whiiirrrllll . It's a guarantee you're gonna LOVE it!! Add vanilla ice cream posted by Dianna @ 04:08PM, 7/07/06 The secret to a creamier pina colada is putting in the vanilla icecream. I think the pina colada I make is the best there is. I simply put in coco.milk or coco. cream (doesn't matter which) along with crushed pineapple w/ the juice and ice and blend it on high! YUMMYY. I don't put alcohol in it as I don't drink alcohol but you can put some in if you like.

Virgin Pina Colada posted by Rosio @ 12:54PM, 7/14/06 Vanilla Ice Cream makes a big difference. I tried several recipes. The best of all is crushed pineapples (very cold or frozen), vanilla ice cream and the one and only coconut cream. Blend together and enjoy! YUMMY....... Can you use coconut rum? posted by ard @ 10:26PM, 7/15/06 I was wondering if it tastes the same with coconut rum? Don't Let Komo Make Pina Coladas... posted by Josh @ 07:02PM, 7/20/06 ...although he's a bartender he really sucks balls at making pina coladas. What the fuck is his problem?? God damn it! Not sweet enough :( posted by ecoMaus @ 05:22PM, 7/27/06 Tried this recipe with fresh pineapple and it turned out not sweet enough. The rum dominated. Better try with coconut cream and pineapple juice next time! Believe me!!!

Coco Lopez posted by Freshuan @ 07:56PM, 7/27/06 Use COCO LOPEZ for all coconut drink recipes, you will never even try anything else. Oh, and take it out of the can and put it in the fridge so it hardens a bit before blending. Enjoy the heavenly paradise Try this!! posted by David M. Haff @ 10:57AM, 7/29/06 Use Bacardi Dark Superior. This rum has an old fashion flavor is is a really smooth sipping drink. Use a 2/3 a cup of crushed pineapple, 4/3 a cup of Coconut cream, and 8 Oz of the rum. my blender is a little over six cups and just put it all in ther and keep adding ice until the blender, on its highest speed appears to stop bleninding. These are not stong drinks and the blender is usually full to max when finished. Mmm Serving this drink posted by Bartender Bill @ 03:45AM, 8/03/06 Get a coconut shell for serving in, and an umbrella for looks...

then put it in the fridge and serve cold with shaved cocunut and small chunks of pineapple thrown on top. And for sure use the Coconut cream. NO ICE CREAM. Cup of Frothy Goodness! posted by Pina Hoover @ 03:07PM, 8/05/06 My man just made me a pina colada, and damn is it good! It's just as good as when my man gives me something else I love. Creamy! White! Delicious! I could drink these all day every day. In fact, I think I'm going to do just that. Great combo posted by Dave Harlow @ 03:11PM, 8/05/06 Try the above recipe and add some spicy chicken wings to snack on while watching "Animal House." It's a great way to spend a saturday morning!!! Bacardi Mixers in your frozen section posted by Stepha @ 04:27PM, 8/06/06 I think these are pretty good too! I like to add some ice cream and pinapple rings to float on top for me to chew on.

The best pina coladas ever though where on Grand Bahama Island across from the Westin Resort, they chopped the coconuts in half emptied them out and made it w/ all fresh ingredients and gave u the coconut to chew on as a snack. Freshest is always best - but I think those frozen ones are best. Fresh is best posted by Das @ 06:57AM, 8/22/06 Best pina colada i had was in cuba and made with fresh coconut and pineapple mixed with ice the just add as much rum as you like !! The Bahama Islands recipe Pina colada recipe posted by Rachel @ 02:53PM, 9/03/06 I absolutely love pina coladas. When I go to my private club, the bar maid doesn't have to ask what I want, she already knows. That's all I drink. I absolutely agree with the person from Puerto Rico who takes credit for her country being the originals in Pina Coladas. I changed the first recipe to the Puerto Rico one.

Still have not found it posted by Shorty @ 01:22PM, 9/23/06 I have tried this recipe and it still does not taste right. Everytime I make it, it taste watery. I will try the condensed milk. For some reason when you order it in the resturants it is much creamier and coconuty. I have yet to find an excellent recipe. Thanks 4 tbsp of coconut milk 1/3 cup of Bacardi superior 1 and 1/2 cups of ice. Blend it up, pour it into a glass and let it sit for a minute. Then enjoy! Indeed, posted by dude @ 04:02PM, 10/06/06 The coconut cream truely is the secret ingredient. Last week we couldn't find it so we just used the coconut milk from the recipe... needless to say we were dissapointed after having several restaraunt pina coladas. This week we finally found coco cream and it is MUCH thicker than the milk. Not the same stuff at all. Ah yes...

posted by ozzzmmr @ 03:13PM, 10/15/06 Pina coladas are delicious, expecially luigi's italian ice pina coladas... they're so perfect, so flawless, and I hear if you consume more than 50 of them you can get drunk so it's just as good. And who wouldnt want to have 50 luigi's italian ice pina coladas? I know I would... pina coladas are god, tied with the shirley temple (non-virgin of course). It's a shame that tupac considers revenge the sweetest joy next to gettin' pussy, cuz pina coladas are better then sex. Pretty good posted by Weekend Experimenter @ 11:57AM, 10/17/06 This was okay but I agree it's best with coconut cream. For a quick and good Pina Colada, although not authentic; Bacardi Frozen Pina Colada and follow the recipe but use Bacardi CoCo rum instea of light Bacardi. Then put Edys Pineapple/Coconut Ice Cream and serve with fresh pineapples & of course a cherry.

Like I said not authentic, using store bought frozen PC but it's effective. Slight improvements posted by Flycastin1 @ 06:03PM, 10/18/06 Use cococut cream instead of coconut milk and top it off with whipped cream outta the can, perfecto. Needs coconut cream posted by subhuman85 @ 05:01PM, 10/25/06 Without coconut cream, it's not a Pina Colada. Use about 1.5 oz of canned coconut cream, 2 oz of rum (white or dark, your choice) and 2 oz of pineapple juice or 1 cup of pineapple chunks. That's all you need. Yea posted by yea @ 10:57AM, 11/02/06 Try coco lopez coconut cream instead, it has a good recipe in the back too. Red Lobster Pina Coladas posted by Sherry Clark Thomas @ 11:52AM, 11/14/06 Can anyone tell me what goes into the Pina Coladas that they make at Red Lobster?

Ace posted by bunny @ 04:49PM, 11/16/06 I love this drink. I use bought pineapple & coconut mixed juice for when im in a hurry! Pina colada posted by eric ortega @ 03:58PM, 11/20/06 This is great it was so good man. I loved it more than anything. You have to try it and you would die for it. Great posted by Mr. Smee @ 08:03PM, 11/22/06 This recipe is simple and very tasty! Mmm posted by Robert @ 08:06PM, 11/22/06 I really drank it. It was GRRREEEAAAT! Condensed milk posted by Ray @ 06:14AM, 11/23/06 Try adding 3 tbsp of condensed milk to make it thicker and sweeter. Add Strawberries posted by M.S.

@ 02:28PM, 12/03/06 I added 5 frozen strawberries, reduced the ice to 1 cup, and used pineapple juice(about4 tblsp) instead of crushed pineapples. This made a great drink! Good and easy pina colada with flavored rums posted by joyfromGa @ 02:19AM, 12/08/06 2 oz coconut rum and 1 oz pineapple rum (I like Cruzans) add as much or little pineapple juice, cream or condensed (to ur taste).. pour over ice in blender and blend.. delicious. Ice Cream posted by Apolonia @ 10:34PM, 12/23/06 I agree with the vanilla ice cream suggestions, it definitely made the pina colada frothy and sweet...not watery at all. The recipe listed is ok for a mediocre pina colada but for an awesome one try pineapple juice, vanilla ice cream and coco Lopez. The ingredients will not separate as they do using plain ice in the ingredients.

Measurements posted by Jack @ 04:00PM, 12/28/06 Great recipe but it would be helpful to give liquid measurements in mls because nobody other than Americans know what you mean by an oz. Lovely Jubberly posted by Del Boy @ 04:30PM, 12/30/06 Instead of some rum, you can use Bacardi. Some chunks of pineapple, Followed with some coconut cream or milk, plenty of ice, throw all that in the blender. Pour into a glass, and top it with an umberella, PERFECTO!!! Lovely Jubberly. Pinas recipe posted by barista @ 02:06AM, 1/03/07 Fab cocktail... also you can add a splash of triple sec to add some kick to the drink... yummy! Milk vs cream posted by Thunderchild @ 03:40PM, 1/21/07 I think they taste better when mixed with Coco Lopez cream of coconut. The coconut milk makes the drink too thin.

Too much ice posted by samsneed @ 06:05PM, 1/25/07 Use fresh ingredients. If you have a good blender, add coconut shavings. Almond slices also give it good mouth feel for nutty people. But the fresh pineaples are required. I also tried the condensed cream. Will be using this recipe in my resturaunt instead of the bottled stuff we have been using. Will let you know success in the summer..... Secret Ingredient posted by Monique @ 11:25AM, 1/28/07 Sangster's Coconut Rum Cream - Do yourself a favor and replace the coconut milk in this recipe with rum cream. Best drink posted by Ryan Mills @ 06:34PM, 2/16/07 This is the best drink i think i have ever had, it was nice and sweet but also was smooth. very good. Try this variation posted by yesuthasen @ 09:06AM, 2/19/07 Put the soft flesh of a tender coconut through a blender and substitute for coconut milk and add a dash of tender coconut water... delicious and creamy.

Pina Coladas posted by Clifford Duffy @ 04:17PM, 2/19/07 Awesome drink. I'll have lots of it! Spiffy posted by coconut @ 05:35PM, 3/03/07 oooh la la this is one spiffy drink! alli could say was yummy!!!! Pina Colada recipe posted by JKB62 @ 08:34PM, 3/07/07 When in Mexico, we had Pina Colada's served in a whole pineapple, garnished with toasted coconut and sprinkled with cinnamon. Yum! Great combo indeed posted by CocoBreath @ 10:28PM, 3/08/07 "Try the above recipe and add some spicy chicken wings to snack on while watching "Animal House." It's a great way to spend a saturday morning!!!" What are ya, an alcho? Like it posted by Emily @ 10:47PM, 4/04/07 If you like the syrupy sweet pina coladas most restaraunts serve than you might not like this recipe. Personally, I think it's great.

With all natural ingredients and no added sugar it's better for you than the premixed crap. I used light coconut milk, not as much ice and a few drops of vanilla. Yum. I've had better posted by tom @ 08:42PM, 4/05/07 The recipe tasted a wee bit watery, added some coconut cream and dark bacardi then it'd be better. Bet even coco rum might be tasty in it. Add the orange juice... posted by Cobbweb @ 10:32AM, 4/06/07 I learned from locals on Eluthera to use equal portions of PC Mix or Coconut Cream, rum, orange juice and pinapple juice and a few fruit pieces, with the condensed milk. Blend with ice. Add the touch of the cherry. Needs sugar? Vanilla extract posted by c_girll @ 06:41PM, 4/15/07 I was surprised to know I already had all the ingredients in my house! I mixed it up.. Needed sugar.. Then I added some vanilla extract and then it was PERFECT!

Good stuff posted by tyler @ 03:06PM, 4/26/07 I'm a sucker for pina coladas! and this was pretty good! (and to make it really good, use twice as much dark rum) Better (for you) recipe! posted by dncrgrl23 @ 03:18PM, 4/30/07 The best way to make this drink is with crushed pineapple, light rum, light coconut milk, simple syrup (sugar & water solution), and coconut extract for extra flavor. Then freeze it in the freezer (scraping periodically) or use an ice cream maker to get the slushy consistency without diluting the drink with ice. This is MUCH healthier than using cream of coconut and also very tasty. One can of Coco Lopez has 75 grams of fat, 67 g of those being saturated fat!! More fat than you should consume in a whole day in just a couple of drinks. I make pina coladas for my friends all the time with this recipe and they love them.

My first pina colada posted by Neil @ 08:18PM, 5/01/07 This friday i'm gonna make my first pina colada, just bought a new blender for this purpose, so im excited, anyways. After reading all the comments, i can see what is wrong with some of the methods. First off, the reason some methods are watery, or separation occurs, is because you need at least ONE ingredient that is thick, and/or creamy, this will give you the right consistency. The options are coconut cream, and some others such as, ice cream, half and half, condensed/evaporated milk. The coconut cream seems like the best choice here, and its what im gonna use, or i may try half coconut cream, and half coconut milk, and adjust from there. Second, you need an ingredient that's gonna make it taste good. I would use the pineapple and its juice, plus either coco cream, or coco milk, or both. I'll throw some ice in the blender too. I will use the suggested light rum, i think.

For presentation, you could add a pineapple slice to the rim of the glass, and throw a cherry on top, and serve with an umbrella and straw. Those are my thoughts, i'll come back friday or saturday with the results. Another version Splenda posted by Pina Colada Fan @ 05:54PM, 5/17/07 I added a bit of Splenda and voila, it was perfect. Otherwise it all depends on the natural sweetness of the pineapple, which is crucial for an excellent Pina Colada. Taste before adding sweeteners of any kind though. I also used a dry and light premium rum. Not too bad... posted by Tryn for the first time @ 05:53PM, 5/27/07 We used 4 shots of coconut milk, 4 shots of rum, fresh pineapple, vanilla ice cream and ice, and blended it together in the blender. Not terrific...but not too bad, either. Where is the pineapple posted by alwaysworking! @ 10:38AM, 5/28/07 You do not need pineapple juice if you use fresh pineapple. I use the juice from fresh pineapple after cutting it up!

This was a great recipe, and my husband also enjoyed this one! Wrong Glass posted by rabbit @ 08:53PM, 5/28/07 I think its meant to be served in a colada glass not a collins glass. Vanilla ice cream! posted by Kim @ 06:07PM, 5/29/07 Add a little vanilla ice cream and it's more like dessert! I found this to be the big secret at Grady's who use to make the best pina coladas around... less ice and add ice cream. Nutmeg posted by Kris @ 02:56PM, 6/02/07 Try a sprinkle of fresh grated nutmeg on top, that's how they do it in the British Virgin Islands. Yumm! Better Recipe posted by Big Bartender @ 10:27PM, 6/10/07 Instead of gettin all that hard stuff, I just use Malibu Coconut Rum, half/half, some sugar, and pineapple juice, tastes great.

Block Party Runner-up posted by BP @ 04:27PM, 6/14/07 I followed this recipe for a block party competition & nearly won!! I only lost because my presentation was baad (and yes presentation counted). Anyway, that was last year, I'm coming back this year with a BANG!! Same recipe, just eyeball it, you'll be fine. I used a few real coconuts just to say "It has real coconut milk" but I also used the canned coconut milk. I can't see how people are messing this up?! The Best Pina Colada Ever posted by SLH @ 06:17PM, 6/24/07 I just came back from Puerto Rico and had the best Pina colada ever. The birthplace of the drink is a restaurant called Barrachina back in 1963. It is still up and running right in Old San Juan. Why mess with a good thing. It was great tasting, equally coconut and pineapple and just right in the sweetness.

Frothy posted by joe @ 07:42PM, 8/06/07 Whats the best way to get it nice and frothyyyyyy??? My version works for me. posted by Kiwi @ 06:48AM, 8/11/07 In a Blender, 1 oz Heavy Whipping Cream (put in last) Blend well, makes enough to fill about a 16 oz glass. Give peas a chance posted by magnus sex-question? @ 04:33PM, 8/11/07 Great drink! We didn't have any ice so we garnished it with frozen peas...was grand. A little something. posted by Tom @ 02:03AM, 8/23/07 Main ingredients: (RUM), chunky pineapple can, coconut cream (milk), and sugar (cane juice). Take the coconut cream and boil it on medium fire. Add sugar until the cream taste sweet. Make it a bit sweeter because the pineapple will dilute it. After the coconut cream is ready, pour in ice and pineapple and the sweet coconut cream.

Cooking the cream will make the coconut finer, so it isn't thick. Barrachina in Old San Juan posted by nanomatrix @ 07:10PM, 9/01/07 We were down there about 5 years ago. I still remember sitting under those green umbrellas in the courtyard in the late afternoon. Those were the best Best Pina Coladas I have ever had. I also remember how completely smashed we got. They were so smooth and refreshing in the late heat of the day... Pino Colada How to Make a Great Pina Colada - Popular Rum Recipe Garnish with the pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry . 4 Tips for Making a Great Piña Colada This Piña Colada recipe is very easy and, with a few smart choices, you can make the best Piña Colada you have ever tasted. Let's break it down. Choose a Good Rum: The rum is the only liquor in the Piña Colada and it is important to make a wise choice before you pour . This is a fantastic cocktail that is made even better if it begins with a good base. Step beyond the likes of Bacardi and choose a white rum like Ron Matusalem or Mount Gay .

If you want, spend more and don't forget about looking at the options from your local distillery. There are some fantastic rums offered by those small craft distilleries that are spectacular in cocktails like this. Once you learn the taste of a great Piña Colada with white rum and all of these tips, start experimenting. You may want to go with an aged rum or try a flavored rum (either commercial or your own homemade infusion ). The possibilities are endless, though I do it's best to get a taste of the original first so you have a foundation to play with. The Best Pineapple Juice: The quality of your pineapple juice is going to make or break your Piña Colada. The best option is, of course, to use fresh pineapple juice . If you do not have a juicer, find the best option available at the store. Dole has long been a favorite brand of pineapple juice. The small 6-8 ounce cans are perfect for mixing up a drink or two without opening an entire bottle. Buy Dole Pineapple Juice at Amazon.com If you do have a juicer, the Piña Colada is the perfect excuse to use it! Electric juicers make quick work of juicy fruits like pineapple and the freshness is unparalleled.

The average pineapple weighs 2-5 pounds and you can count on getting about 6 ounces of juice from each pound. That means that you can get anywhere from 12-30 ounces of fresh juice from a single pineapple. Think about how many Piña Coladas you can make with that! Cream of Coconut or Coconut Cream? The various coconut creams available can be confusing. There is coconut milk, coconut cream and cream of coconut. It is important to know the difference when you want to make a great Piña Colada. Coconut milk has become popular as an alternative to dairy milk though it is too runny for our purposes here. It would a good option in a blended Piña Colada , but not the shaken version. Coconut cream is sold separately and it can also be skimmed off the top of coconut milk (don't worry, the fat that forms on the milk is not a sign of spoilage). Coconut cream has less water in it than coconut milk and would be okay to use in this Piña Colada recipe. Cream of coconut is the best option for the Piña Colada! It is rich, thicker than the other options and has sugar added.

We're mixing cocktails, so diet concerns are not a big deal in this case (remember, rum is made from sugar !). Shake It Like You Mean It! The key to making a great Piña Colada in a cocktail shaker is to shake it like you mean it ! Give this drink a good, hearty 15-20 second shake and allow all of the delicious ingredients to mix together and become one. Shaken pineapple juice will naturally become foamy. When that thick cream of coconut is included in the mix, the drink should come out nice and creamy . Granted, it will not be as thick as the Frozen Piña Colada and the ice will add to the dilution, but it should have a nice luscious texture. How Strong Is the Piña Colada? This Piña Colada recipe is equal to the average cocktail. It is not the lightest drink, nor is it the strongest. If an 80 proof rum is used, then the alcohol content is a reasonable 13% ABV (26 proof) .

More Piña Colada Cocktails Coconut Cream and the Pina Colada - FineCooking.com Coconut Cream and the Pina Colada Piña Colada By Camper English , contributor July 8th, 2011 I realized recently that we don't have a recipe for the classic beach drink the Piña Colada online, so it is high time we put one here. Coincidentally I was also thumbing through the new book DIY Cocktails by Marcia Simmons and Jonas Halpren and came across an excerpt explaining the differences between coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream, and cream of coconut. Coconut water has become a popular hydrating (and hangover) beverage of late, and it is very different from anything you'd want in a Piña Colada. The excerpt below is just a sidebar to the book, which teaches readers how to create their own flavored cocktails based on ratios of ingredients that follow classic formulas. The homework is delicious and includes tips not just on creating your own cocktails, but also making infusions, flavored syrups, and homemade garnishes to do so. But first, the recipe: 1.5 fl. oz. White or Gold Rum 1 fl. oz.

Cream of Coconut .5 fl. oz. Heavy Cream 2 fl. oz. Unsweetened Pineapple Juice Add 1 cup ice, mix in blender and garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. And now, for the explanation. Below is an excerpt from the book DIY Cocktails by Marcia Simmons & Jonas Halpren Coconut: Water vs. Milk vs. Cream Looking at a coconut, it’s hard to figure out how that hairy brown bowling ball makes its way into a Piña Colada or any other cocktail. Cream of coconut is how! But wait ... is that the same as coconut milk? Nope. In fact, cream of coconut isn’t even the same thing as coconut cream. Here’s the scoop on the different coconut products: Coconut water: Split open a coconut and the juice you’ll find inside is coconut water. You wouldn’t use it to sweeten a drink, but it can be an interesting substitute for water in punches. Coconut milk: This is usually made by cooking equal parts coconut and water. You’ll see cans of it anywhere you can buy Thai food ingredients, since coconut milk is the basis of Thai curry. It’s not typically used for cocktails.

Coconut milk has the consistency of dairy milk—there’s even a cream that rises to the top. Coconut cream: This is thicker and richer than coconut milk. Coconut cream can be either the cream that rises to the top of a can of coconut milk or the product that results from cooking four parts coconut with one part water. You could use coconut cream in cocktails, but it isn’t as sweet as you’d expect. Cream of coconut: This is the one you use in cocktails! For some reason, whoever names ingredients didn’t bother to come up with a very unique name for this stuff. Cream of coconut is coconut cream with sugar added. You'’ll find this in the cocktail aisle. Brand names include Coco Lopez and Coco Real. Piña Colada Day - 10th Jul, 2017 | Days Of The Year Mon 10th Jul, 2017 will be...

Piña Colada Day “If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain If you’re not into yoga, if you have half a brain” – Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”, by Rupert Holmes The Pina Colada has a long and noble history, both as a mixological standard, and as the heart of a song about not giving up on love, just because you think it’s gotten stale. The name for the drink comes from the basis of its creation, Piña meaning “Pineapple” and Colada meaning “Strained.” This drink is a delicious mix of all the things that speak to the Caribbean and tropical locales, with the pineapple juice mixed together with a rich coconut cream, spiked up with just a bit of white rum into the mix. Is there anything that speaks more of warm white sand beaches and beautiful azure skies than a drink that was born on those same shores?

History of the Piña Colada “Yes, I like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain I’m not much into health food, I am into champagne” – Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”, by Rupert Holmes As befits a drink born of tropic fruits from tropical shores, stirred with a drink distilled from the rich sugar born drink favored by merchants and pirates alike, the history of the Pina Colada is steeped is mystery, folklore, and conflict. The first and oldest story of the drink is born in the Caribbean waters around Peurto Rico, upon the ship of one Roberto Cofresi, Captain of a crew of the foulest batch of pirates to sail the seas in the early 19th century. While this is the earliest known origin of the drink, used to boost the morale of the crew, the recipe was lost for a time after his death in 1825. It wasn’t until 1954 that the drink was to find itself rediscovered by one Ricardo Garcia, a mixologist born in Barcelona and working at a Hilton.

This story tells that it was discovered as a series of fortunately unfortunate events, starting with a strike of the coconut cutters union that led to a shortage of the favored cup of the resorts favored drink, the Coco-Loco. Without a freshly macheted coconut shell to serve it in, Ricardo adapted to the circumstances in front of him by presenting the drink in a hollowed out pineapple instead. Thus, according to this bit of lore, the Pina Colada was reborn. How to Celebrate Pina Colada Day If you seriously need someone to tell you the best way to celebrate Pina Colada Day, you may have very well gotten started without us. For all that it’s an incredibly simple drink, there are variations on this old classic that can have you enjoying a different variety (responsibly of course!) all day long! To help you along, we’ll be giving you a few different recipes and varieties to get you started! The Basic Pina Colada Finest Call Pina Colada Drink Mix 1 Liter Finest Call Pina Colada Drink Mix 1 Liter Finest Call Pina Colada Drink Mix 1 Liter Item #: 115PINA1L Quantity Discounts!

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One of the reasons I chose this at the beginning, is because, for me, this is one of those products where the quality just shines through. Now, if I wanted to make my own puree and my own bar, there's no way one Earth I could get it to taste like this. <div><iframe scrolling="no" width="392" height="226" src="" frameborder="0"></iframe>Courtesy of <a href="">WebstaurantStore Restaurant Supplies</a></div> Copy and paste the embed code above. Finest Call uses high-quality ingredients in their recipes to produce great-tasting cocktail mixes! They're easy to use and provide you with a fast way to make a wide variety of drinks. Specs No Details Allow your guests to relax and unwind with a cool pina colada drink in hand made from this Finest Call premium pina colada drink mix! The tropical blend of pineapple and coconut flavors combine for a rich, creamy, and refreshing taste unlike any other cocktail. This pina colada drink mix can also be used for coconut daiquiris and other seasonal mixed drinks for your summer menu.

For a non-alcoholic treat that patrons of all ages can enjoy, use this Finest Call mix to make virgin pina coladas! Each bottle features Finest Call's patented pourer and closure cap that reduces drips to keep your bar free of spills and messes. The long bottle neck and patented pourer top help provide a perfect pour every time, while the closure cap solves the problem of storing any unused portions. Easy for your bartenders and mixologists to use, the liter bottle also has an attractive shelf presence. Quickly and easily serve cool and refreshing pina colada drinks bursting with creamy coconut flavor when you use this Finest Call premium pina colada drink mix. In addition to its sweet taste, its user-friendly packaging, sleek design, and patented pourer top make it a smart addition to any bar service! Refrigerate after opening. Orthodox Union A PDF viewer is required to view this product's information. Download Adobe Acrobat software Resources Finest Call Pina Colada Drink Mix 1 Liter 4.8 stars from 24 reviews 20 Colada Great mix Call finest taste coconut Drink flavor love Arrange by Finest Call Pina Colada Drink Mix 1 Liter if you like ...

I can go on but I won't I love FC mixes and Pina in near the top for me personally Juanell P. from PowerQuee Media Posted on 12/10/2016 Excellent pina colada mix. you will not be disappointed. We use this for a variety of frozen drinks. Great flavor and excellent price point. Make sure to add this to your order Ron M. from beermuda Posted on 09/26/2016 Our customer's love our Pina Coladas made with this mix! This mix is truly great, and the price is the best we have found after looking at many different places. Lori G. from The Mill Stone Manor Posted on 09/12/2016 Pina cold here we come! Oh my my my this is the best Pina mix I have ever used. Finest call you did it with this one. Robertina T. Posted on 08/21/2016 This is great a customer asked me to use this once before.great taste.wish could find a way to use in every day use.need to try more flavors thank for this product John G.

from JnJ catering Posted on 07/07/2016 This Pina Colada mix is just awesome, the flavor is real pinneaple and actually with a little bit of coconut as the real pina colada is. My customers loved it. Dennis N. from La Colombiana: Latin Kitchen Posted on 06/22/2016 Will be ordering a few more of these for summertime parties. It has a great taste and the directions on the back are spot on. Jeff C. Posted on 06/08/2016 This is an ok mix not as good as coco lopez which is top of the line and also sold at WR but for the novice drinkers this will work. Richard G. from GREEN ZONE BAR & GRILL Posted on 12/10/2015 Great pina colada mix. Flavor is great as well. In my opinion you can not beat Finest Call or the Webstaurant. That is why I am a repeat customer. Brian B. from B-4 Investments LLC dba Wallys Posted on 11/23/2015 This one is my favorite.

Love Pina Colada's. And the price is right. The best thing to is that my kids don't try to make slushies out of this one unless the other 2 that I have runs out. haha. Crystal B. from Forts Rv Park Posted on 11/02/2015 This are good flavor of finest call pina colada mix inuse this for easy to make pina colada and add your favorite liquor then bam bam yummy. Cocktail Alexander I. from ashlexdrei tradings /sweets by chef jhay Posted on 10/21/2015 WOW! We had a tropical party and we had the Finest Call Pina Colada mix and everyone including myself loved it. The drinks were so flavorful and did not have that bad premixed flavor that some drink mixes have. Also, with the easy pourer spout it was a breeze to make multiple cocktails at a time. Also, the fact that it was so cheap i was able to buy multiple bottles and save some for another time. Like i said WOW! For sure coming back again to get more! Kyle S.

Posted on 07/09/2015 Well I use this for making Pina Colada dipping sauce for coconut chicken. It works great! I use 1 cup of the pina colada mix, 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup coconut flakes and 3 table spoons of confections sugar. You cook it together on a stove for about 10 minutes. if it dosen't thicken up i add a little cornstarch. It is a simple way to make a great dipping sauce. Robert H. Posted on 05/03/2015 I love Miami Vices and this piña colada mix delivers a smooth product every time. Great coconut taste and smooth consistency. Love this product and brand., Jonathan P. Posted on 02/25/2015 We've had great success with the Finest Call line of drink mixes. Pina Colada is the most popular flavor in the summer, making those iced or blended drinks refreshing. Phil R. from Oak Hill Bulk Foods, Inc.

Posted on 09/03/2014 Quality coconut milk/cream can be difficult to come across at a reasonable price, and this finest call pina colada mixer gets the job done at a reasonable price. It's only 28% juice, and a tad sweet for my taste, but it works great as a base, and you can add some fresh pineapple to take the edge off the sweetness. Jacob S. Posted on 04/07/2014 What can I say oh my god this was the best taste ever everyone loved it got will be getting more . Made the drinks nice and rich Alvina H. Posted on 01/26/2014 Finest Call makes a decent pina colada mix. It's traditional with out being too strong. Keeps well and does not make a huge mess in blender. Susie L. from Jacks Sports Bar Posted on 08/14/2013 Here's to enjoying a coconut-ty, pineapply-ly tropical refreshing drink. Just blend with ice and rum and you're good to go. Just can't be any simpler than that. Yvonne G.

Posted on 06/27/2013 Great coconut and pineapple flavor! It is also the right amount of sweetness. This mix is great for both alcoholic and virgin pina coladas for the summer. Jennifer M. from Johnson and Wales Posted on 08/15/2012 This is one of the best Pina Colada Drink Mixes you could buy. Not only does it taste good but the price is great also. Terra D. Posted on 04/23/2012 I love frozen virgin pina coladas. Why pay so much a pop for one at a restaurant when you can make them at home for nearly nothing? The taste is wonderful, just add to ice in the blender and you have one at home! Debra W. Posted on 03/25/2012 "Oh My God" the spectacular taste in this Finest Call Pina Colada Drink Mix 1 Liter, will have you spinnig, makes Piña Coladas so simple to make. Ricardo D. Posted on 09/29/2011 I do a lot of entertaining and I am always looking for great tasting and affordable products.

This Pina Colada Drink mix has it all. Pablo M. Posted on 09/05/2011 Get paid to review this product! If you've used this product, simply log in and share your text, video, and photo reviews of it. The customers on the left did it, and you can too! Earn up to $16.00 per product. Write a text review Pina Colada Recipe - BAR MASTERS Pina Colada Recipe By Joe May 5, 2015 The Pina Colada calls for golden rum, coconut milk and fresh pineapple juice. Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a hurricane glass, this tropical infusion is one of a kind and it is not to be missed. It's a tropical blast that will take you halfway around the world. Ingredients Combine rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream and ice. Shake well, then strain into large wine glass containing ice. Use cherry and pineapple spear as garnish. Learn About Pina Colada More about the Pina Colada The Pina Colada is a great cocktail that is made out of coconut milk, rum and pineapple juice.

It can be mixed, combined with an ice pack or chilled, but this all depends on your personal taste. The term used for the drink stems from the ingredients used. The first half of the name, Pina, is short for pineapple. The second half of the name, Colada, means strained, and the two together certainly reflect the taste and texture that this drink has to offer. The Pina Colada is often considered to be a very popular drink that is very popular with Caribbean locals. But where did the Pina Colada come from and who invented this exotic cocktail? There is certainly a lot of mystery that surrounds the Pina Colada. Since the Pina Colada originated from fresh fruits, it became very popular with pirates as well as travelling merchants. Some might say that it was these groups of people who invented the drink, but the earliest tale of the Pina Colada actually comes from Puerto Rico. Roberto Cofresi was thought to be the leader of some of the foulest pirates around. Many people believe that he combined rum with coconut and pineapple in attempt to steer his crew to self-confidence, helping them to plunder other ships as well as showing no fear when it came to fierce waves.

The term Pina Colada however was first seen in print form in 1923, even though the tale of Roberto Cofresi shows that the drink was present in the 1800’s. The NY City Times documented the Pina Colada in their April 16th, 1950 publication. The report went on to state that in order to make the cocktail, you’d need pineapple, sugar, lime, Bacardi rum and an ice pack, which is very close to the Pina Colada we know and love today. Ricardo Garcia, who arrived at the San Juan port to work at the Caribe Hilton was offered a drink that nobody else had tried before. He was offered the Coco Loco, which was an expert blend of coconut fruit juice, the milk of a coconut and rum. This was served in a sliced coconut for added effect. In 1954, Garcia found himself without any coconuts to serve the beverage in because there was a union strike at the resort. He then decided to use pineapple instead, using that as a glass for his new found creation.

He noticed that the pineapple added a unique taste to the drink, so he started to mix strained pineapple before finalizing his drink as the Pina Colada, or the Strained Pineapple. Another story originated in 1963. A Spaniard named Portas Mingot published several cocktail books and he worked in some of the finest bars in Buenos Aires. He came into contact with a chef named Pepe Barrachina who hired him as his head bartender. He then created a recipe that called for coconut milk, condensed dairy, ice packs and pineapple juice. He put them all in a blender and when he tried it, he knew he had a winner. Ever since then, the story of the Pina Colada was born and many people pay tribute to this and there is even a plaque as well. Even though all of these stories certainly seem viable, there is no set story that stands out as being the true origin of the Pina Colada. We don’t know whether it was the pirate Roberto Cofresi, the bartender Portas Mingot or the Spaniard Ricardo Garcia. Either way this cocktail has certainly gone down in history as being one of the finest cocktails to ever be created and it is appreciated by bartenders across the world.

The recipe calls for coconut milk, white rum and pineapple but as you can see, lime, sugar and other additions were once added to this cocktail to create a unique twist that makes it stand out from the rest. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=2] Pina Colada Cocktail Recipe - Allrecipes.com Mary Beth Mann 7/10/2016 I made a blender full using the same ingredients by adjusting the amounts. I used a small can of crushed pineapple. Was delish...made enough for 4 with about 6 ozs remaining! I also probably... beautifulpeaches2000 6/20/2016 Very good! Just be more careful than me and be sure to use cream of coconut and NOT coconut cream. I didn't realize there was a difference when I first made this. :) Bev 7/4/2016 I used pineapple in it's own juice. I added a little sugar to make it sweeter. I also added a little more crème of coconut. This made up for the overpowering rum taste (I am a lightweight reg...

Pina Colada Cake - How to Make Pina Colada Cake How to Make Pina Colada Cake Making pina colada cake is an easy way to impress guests at a poolside party. Here, learn the steps for making pina colada cake.

Show transcript Hide transcript Transcript: How to Make Pina Colada Cake Ingredients for Pina Colada Cake To make a pina colada cake, you will need: 1 box of yellow cake mix 1 3.4-oz package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 15-oz can cream of coconut 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp rum 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple, drained 1-1/4 cups whipped cream for garnish And any other garnishes you'd like, like maraschino cherries or toasted coconut Instructions for Making Pina Colada Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.In the bowl of a large stand mixer, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup of the cream of coconut, 1/2 cup of the rum, the vegetable oil, and the eggs. Mixing the Ingredients for Pina Colada Cake Turn the mixer on and gradually bring it to medium speed, and beat the cake mix for two minutes, until it's well-combined and free of lumps.

After it's mixed, add the drained crushed pineapple. Stir the pineapple into the cake batter until everything is well-mixed.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Baking the Pina Colada Cake Bake the cake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, rotating it halfway through baking so it bakes evenly. The cake is done when it's golden brown, the edges are pulling away from the sides of the pan, and it springs back when touched lightly.While the cake is still warm, take a skewer or toothpick and poke holes all over the top of the cake. Combine the remaining cream of coconut and the remaining 2 tablespoons of rum in a small bowl and whisk them together. Pour the cream of coconut and rum mixture all over the cake, letting it soak into the holes that you poked. It may not all disappear at once, but allow it to sit and cool and over time the liquid will be absorbed. When the cake is cool, whip the cream until it reaches firm peaks. Spread the whipped cream all over the top of the cake in a thick layer. Garnishing the Pina Colada Cake Once the cake is covered with cream, garnish it with whatever decorations you'd like.

I suggest toasted coconut, pineapple rings, or maraschino cherries. This pina colada cake has a lovely light texture and a refreshing tropical flavor. About videos are made available on an "as is" basis, subject to the Terms of Use .

Question: What is the basis for a pina colada?
Answer: Rum