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Piña Colada

Cultural Context

Originating from Puerto Rico, the Piña Colada became popular in the 1950s and is now a symbol of tropical relaxation. Traditionally enjoyed on beaches, this cocktail combines the flavors of rum, coconut, and pineapple, evoking a sense of paradise. Today, it is beloved worldwide, with numerous variations and adaptations.

COCOdrink
4 servings
Servings4
1 ripe pineapple
1 cup white rum
1 cup Coco Lopez
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
ice
1

Find a nice ripe pineapple, let it sit on the counter if it's not ripe.

2

Cut off the top of the pineapple and remove the eyes.

3

Cut the pineapple into small bite-sized chunks and remove the core.

4

Place the pineapple chunks in a ziplock bag and freeze until solid (about 3 hours).

5

In a Vitamix blender, add the frozen pineapple, 1 cup of Coco Lopez, 1 cup of white rum, 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice.

6

Add ice to the blender and blend until smooth, stirring occasionally to prevent overheating.

7

If desired, add a frozen banana for thickness and blend again.

8

Pour the mixture into glasses and place in the freezer for 25-35 minutes to set up.

9

Blend again briefly to reconstitute before serving.

10

Serve with a dark rum float on top and garnish with a cherry and lime slice.

Equipment Needed

Vitamix blenderziplock bag

Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milk

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