According to legend, this liqueur was invented in the Caribbean islands by the bartender Ramon Marerro, who experimented with the proportions of mixing coconut milk and rum. The result was an excellent combination, which Ramon gave to the world. I will tell you how and with what to drink Pina Colada liqueur. Separately, we will consider a simple recipe for making a drink at home.
Pina colada (Piña colada) is a liqueur with a strength of 15-30%, the classic composition of which includes rum, coconut milk, pineapple juice and vanilla. Some manufacturers add other ingredients that make the taste recognizable and unique, mainly exotic spices. The taste of Pina Colada is reminiscent of another famous Caribbean drink – Malibu coconut liqueur. There is a lot in common between the compositions and production technology of these liqueurs, so they are often confused.
From Spanish, the expression “Piña colada” is translated as “Strained pineapple”, and the liqueur itself is the official spirit of Puerto Rico.
The most famous brands of Pina Colada are Canari (Canary), De Kuyper (De Kuyper), Custers (Casters) and Bacardi (Bacardi). Pina Colada liqueur is not cheap pleasure: the price of a 0,7-liter bottle of a more or less well-known manufacturer starts at $ 20, but the quality is worth the money spent.
It is correct to drink Pina Colada in its pure form without mixing with other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The liqueur is served for dessert with coffee or white wine. Suitable snack: sweet pastries, citrus fruits and nuts. If the taste seems too sugary, you can reduce the sweetness by diluting the liquor with pineapple juice or milk in a ratio of one to one.
Pina Colada liqueur at home
The homemade version is made according to the principle of a cocktail.
Ingredients:
- white rum (usually Bacardi) – 30 ml;
- pineapple juice – 30 ml;
- coconut milk – 30 ml;
- cocktail cherry – 1 piece;
- pineapple – 1 slice;
- ice – 150 grams.
Recipe
1. Mix pre-chilled rum, pineapple juice and coconut milk in a blender.
2. Pour the resulting mixture into a glass with ice.
3. Top with a pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry. You can also add a teaspoon of cream. Cocktail (liquor) is ready to drink. The drink will be a great addition to the final part of any party or celebration.
Detailed cooking technology on video.
