As a former bartender, I think I sometimes take it for granted that drink recipes that may seem simple to me aren’t as commonly known to the general public. I think the pina colada falls into this category. I think the first thing you should understand is what the actual ingredients are that make a colada a colada, because I think a lot of people are actually confused by the word colada. Rum and cream of coconut are the basic ingredients used in most coladas. The “pina” in pina colada means pineapple. So in American terms, the recipe I’m giving you for a pina colada is the recipe for a pineapple colada. The pina colada was definitely the most popular colada I served during my several years of bartending. Especially
when I was bartending in the United States Virgin Islands.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make a fresh pina colada:
1 ounce light rum
1/2 ounce cream of coconut
2 ounces pineapple juice
1/4 cup fresh pineapple slices
I should have also already mentioned that you’ll need a blender, because the pina colada is a frozen concoction. Once you’ve assembled all of your ingredients, simply combine all of your ingredients in the blender, add ice, and blend until smooth. Next, choose your favorite glass, pour, and serve. I like to garnish my pina coladas with whipped cream and a cherry, to give it a little extra flair, and an even sweeter quality. I also prefer to serve my fresh pina coladas in a hurricane glass, because I think a hurricane glass gives it more ...