Author Notes: I like more pineapple than coconut in my pina coladas, so I thought I’d add some fresh pineapple as well as pineapple juice. And after a few experiments, I found that a combination of coconut milk and cream of coconut produced the right blend of sweetness and creaminess. A spritz of lime juice and a grating of fresh nutmeg were later additions. —Merrill Stubbs
Makes: 4 cocktails
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients
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3
oz light rum
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4
cups ice
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2/3
cup fresh pineapple chunks
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3
ounces cream of coconut
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2
ounces coconut milk
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4
ounces pineapple juice
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1
Juice of 1/2 large lime
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1
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender (use a good, strong one that can crush ice) and blend until smooth. Add more ice or liquid to taste. Serve in a pretty glass with a shower of grated nutmeg, a lime wedge and maybe even a cocktail umbrella.