Electric mixer or shaker

Ingredients

• 6 cljamaikanischer Rum
• 1 clSahne
• 4 clCream of Coconut
• 12 clAnanassaft

Instructions

1. 1

   Shake the drink

   Shake all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a long drink glass filled with three large ice cubes.

2. 2

   Add the cream

   The drink's creamy character comes from using the right splash of cream.

3. 3

   Make a lighter version

   You can also mix a lighter Piña Colada. For that version, use 2 cl each of white and dark rum, 6 cl pineapple juice, 2 cl Cream of Coconut and 3 cl milk.

4. 4

   Finish and garnish

   The lighter drink is ready; garnish it with a sprig of mint for an even fresher impression.

What is a Piña Colada?

The Piña Colada is a tropical rum cocktail associated with Puerto Rico, made with rum, pineapple and coconut. This version adds a little cream for extra body and uses Jamaican rum for its base.

A shaker works well for a single serving: it chills and combines the ingredients without needing an electric mixer.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 358 calories, 1g protein, 24g carbs, 4g fat.

Most of the carbohydrates and sugars come from the pineapple juice and Cream of Coconut, while the rum contributes much of the alcohol-derived energy. The cream adds a little fat, and there is very little protein. Pair it with a savoury, protein-rich snack if you want something more substantial alongside the drink.

Choosing the ingredients

Rum: Jamaican rum gives the drink its spirit base. White rum can be used in the lighter variation described in the method.

Coconut and pineapple: Cream of Coconut brings sweetness and coconut flavour, while pineapple juice supplies the fruitiness. Use the specified amounts to keep the drink balanced.

Why shake with ice?

Shaking chills the mixture and helps combine the thick coconut ingredient with the juice and cream. Add ice to the shaker before shaking, then strain so the drink goes over fresh ice in the glass.

Getting the texture right

Cream: The small amount of cream is intended to make the cocktail smooth and creamy. Measure it rather than adding an unplanned extra splash.

Straining: Pour through the shaker's strainer into a glass holding three large ice cubes. Large cubes help keep the served drink cold without filling the glass with small shards.

The lighter variation

For the alternative in the method, use 2 cl each of white and dark rum, 6 cl pineapple juice, 2 cl Cream of Coconut and 3 cl milk. Shake these ingredients with ice as you would the original.

A sprig of mint is suggested as a garnish for this version. It adds a fresh aroma without changing the listed liquid ingredients.

Serving the cocktail

Serve straight after shaking, while the drink is cold and the texture is well combined. A long drink glass gives room for the three large ice cubes and the strained cocktail.

Recipe notes & tips

• Chill the glass beforehand if you want the drink to stay cold for longer.
• Measure the Cream of Coconut carefully, as it is both sweet and thick.
• Shake with ice until the mixture is cold and evenly combined.
• Strain over three large ice cubes, as specified, rather than reusing the shaker ice.
• Add the mint sprig just before serving the lighter variation.

Variations

• Lighter mix: Use the quantities of white rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, Cream of Coconut and milk given in the method.
• Mint garnish: Add a sprig of mint to the lighter drink for a fresh aromatic note.
• White rum: Use white rum in place of Jamaican rum for a different rum profile.
• Creaminess: Keep the small measure of cream for the creamy version described in the method.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using a mixer unnecessarily: A cocktail shaker is sufficient for this single serving.
• Skipping the shaker ice: Shake the ingredients with ice so the drink is chilled before serving.
• Pouring without straining: Strain into the glass to leave the shaker ice behind.
• Adding too much cream: Measure the 1 cl listed to avoid making the drink heavier than intended.
• Serving without fresh ice: Fill the long drink glass with three large ice cubes before straining in the cocktail.

How to store

This cocktail is best made and served immediately, rather than stored. If you prepare it ahead, keep it covered and refrigerated briefly, then shake again with ice before serving.

Frequently asked questions