Why we love this piña colada with coconut milk
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
Equipment:
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- Rum – Usually white rum is used in a pina colada, but you can also use dark rum. I don’t recommend using spiced rum though because the flavor will be too overwhelming.
- Pineapple juice – You can’t skip this, but you can use fresh or canned pineapple juice.
- Coconut milk – You will want to use full-fat canned coconut milk to get the creamy texture of a typical pina colada, but you can also use light canned coconut milk if you have it.
- Simple syrup – You can make your own, use store bought or substitute another liquid sweetener such as agave nectar.
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How to make a pina colada with coconut milk
Stir the cocktail. Fill a cocktail with ice. Add rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk and simple syrup to your glass and stir with a cocktail spoon until chilled.
Garnish and serve. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a pineapple leaf and a cherry.
Want to make a pitcher? Combine 1 cup (8 ounces) of rum, 1 3/4 cups (14 ounces) pineapple juice, 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) coconut milk, and 1/2 cup simple syrup in a large glass pitcher. Stir to combine and add ice to chill before serving.
FAQs about the pina colada
Should a piña colada be shaken?
A pina colada can absolutely be shaken. There is no need to blend this famous summer drink, and you will love it on the rocks!
What rum is best in pina colada?
You can use whatever rum you have on hand, though spiced rum will bring a little too much flavor and over power the drink. Pina coladas are traditionally made with a light rum, but we used a dark rum for this recipe and it was delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces rum
- 3 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 1/2 ounces coconut milk
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- For garnish: whipped cream (pineapple leaf, maraschino cherry)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
- Add ingredients and stir until cold.
- Garnish with whipped cream, a pineapple leaf and a cherry
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