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Malibu Piña Colada

Malibu Rum, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Cherry, Pineapple

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Ingredients

How to make a Malibu Piña Colada

1. First things first, grab a shaker and fill it up with ice cubes.
2. Next, pour in the Malibu white rum and the coconut cream.
3. Give it a good shake until everything is nicely mixed up.
4. Now, strain your mix into a hurricane glass that's already filled with crushed ice.
5. Time for the last touch - top it up with some pineapple juice.
6. Add some finishing touches – garnish your glass with a piece of pineapple and a maraschino berry.

Story about Malibu Piña Colada

This creamy dream, the famous Malibu Piña Colada, is a tropical drink with roots in Puerto Rico, and boy, does it make you feel like you're chilling on a sunny beach. It beautifully marries together Malibu white rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice to create a taste of paradise. Served in a tall glass and garnished with a fancy slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry, giving it an island vacation vibe!

Now, let's chat history – and this tropical beauty of a drink was born in the Caribbean, although the exact origin remains a subject of debate, but it sounds to us like it was a fruity tale of bartenders who probably wore a Hawaiian shirt before they were cool.

Legend has it that it was born in a resort in the outskirts of San Juan, Puerto Rico during the 1950s. Where a talented barman mixed local rum with coconut cream, heavy cream, and fresh pineapple juice, creating an instant hit — and icon was born, and the rest is history!

But let's not forget the star of the show – Malibu rum. It's like a Caribbean vacation in a bottle, and when it joins forces with the Piña Colada, it's like a dynamic duo of deliciousness. The sweet, coconutty goodness of Malibu takes this classic cocktail to a whole new level of taste.

FAQ:
Q: What does Piña Colada mean?
A: Piña Colada is Spanish and literally means "strained pineapple"! It's named after one of its main ingredients, pineapple juice.

Q: Does Piña Colada have alcohol?
A: Well, that's up to you. But yes, our version of Piña Colada, the Malibu Piña Colada, sure does contain alcohol. It's made with Malibu white rum.

Q: Does Piña Colada have dairy?
A: It depends. Traditional Piña Coladas typically contain cream of coconut, which is naturally dairy-free, although some bars and restaurants might add dairy to it. So, if you're out and about looking to enjoy a Piña Colada and are lactose intolerant or vegan, it's best to ask, or even better, make your own at home using our recipe above!

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