If you like piña coladas, and gettin’ caught in the rain – you’ll certainly enjoy them even more if you use all the right ingredients! Made with rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut, this beloved cocktail is never going out of style, and our brief guide will help you make all the right choices when mixing it up.
Pineapples
“Piña colada” can literarily be translated as “strained pineapple”, and you should keep this in mind if you’re making it with fresh fruits. Remember to strain your freshly squeezed juice, unless you’re already using canned pineapple juice to speed up the process.
Rum
Your piña coladas will be just as delicious as the juice you use, so make sure to invest in quality rum. White rums, such as Bacardi and Malibu, are the two most popular choices for making piña coladas but feel free to experiment as much as you want and even replace them with dark rum if you want your cocktail to have a stronger flavor.
Coconut
When balancing the sweetness of your piña coladas, you’ll have to choose between cream of coconut and coconut milk. Both are a good choice, but most mixology enthusiasts prefer using coconut cream because it will give your cocktail a creamier and richer texture.
