The Piña Colada

The Piña Colada is the national drink of Puerto Rico, and while there are a hundred different ways of making it, the simple combination of rum, pineapple and coconut cream is always going to be a winner. This recipe is for a simple shaken version but no doubt there will be a blended version to share soon too!

Ingredients

• 60ml (2oz) rum

• 60ml (2oz) pineapple juice

• 30ml (1oz) sweetened coconut cream

• A fruit wedge (traditionally pineapple) and a cocktail cherry to garnish

• A skewer or cocktail umbrella to garnish

Equipment

• A jigger

• Shaker tins

• A hawthorn strainer

• A fine strainer

• A hurricane or highball glass

Method

Add all of your ingredients to your shaker tin and fill with ice.

Seal the tins together and shake as hard as you can.

Pop the tins open and double strain over fresh ice.

Garnish with whatever fruit you have to hand, skewered (preferably by a cocktail umbrella!) with a cocktail cherry, and enjoy!

Suggested Spirits

The rum really doesn’t matter too much here to be honest. We’ve gone with Plantation 3 Star as a bold flavoured white rum, but if you prefer dark that’s fine too. Steer clear of spiced/flavoured rums as it throws off the delicious simplicity of this cocktail.