pia colada

A Pia Colada is a sweet cocktail. The name is from the Spanish words pia (pineapple) and colada (strained). The pulped or mashed pineapple is strained through a sieve. A non-alcoholic version is known as the Virgin Pia Colada. It was created in Puerto Rico by a man called Monchito in 1954. Ingredients:

1 part coconut milk (widely available in bottles in grocery stores)
1 part white rum
2 parts unsweetened pineapple juice
1 part ice cubes
Vanilla extract (optional)

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the ice. You might like to add 1/2 teaspoon of valinna extract (or more to taste). Mix in batches with ice in a blender. For a sweeter taste, use sweetened poineapple juice, or add sugar to taste. The drink was popularized by Rupert Holmes' hit song "Escape (The Pia Colada Song)".

Pia Colada

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