Piña colada, homemade, easy as ever (non-virgin)

 

Drinks are my all-time favourite, may it be spiked or not, and this is my absolute favourite. This is a very simple drink and can be made virgin too. I have made this many times at home, and the results were always excellent. If you are a die-hard fan of pineapple and coconut, this drink is the ultimate one. 

It is really easy to make it at home, and even fun to drink. I have especially kept the pictures and garnishing simple to prove that this can easily be achieved at home. Although everyone can add their touch of decorations as they please. 

The original recipe calls for rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut. Add some ice and then shake shake shake, serve and your drink is ready.

My ingredients are not dissimilar, but I want to share some alternatives to the recipe which I have tried and the results are nonetheless great. 

For the booze;

Although the recipe calls for rum, but you can always alter it with vodka or gin or even any liquor that do not have any strong smell or colour of its own.

For the mixer;

Pineaple juice is the main ingredient for this, so you cannot change it at any cost. You can opt for strore bought pineapple juice that are available, or if you are like me living in a region where these fruits are readily available in summer then;

get yourself a pineapple, peal it and cut it into small cubes, then blend it in a mixer and strain the juice out, if its too sour add some sugar and store it in the fridge. Or simply juice it in a juicer and refrigerate it. 

For the cream of coconut;

If the cream of coconut is available then great, and if not, then;

• get store bought coconut milk and use it directly.
• or, if whole coconuts are available like me, then simply grate the coconut take out the milk, strain the milk and use it directly. (use fully ripe and dry coconut)
• it is not a must to use cream of coconut, but instead of that you have to use coconut milk.

Add all these ingredients together in a glass, shake it nicely and serve chilled or as wished.

This is the most simple drink, and very soothing for the summer.

Try this at home, and let me know if you liked it.

If you are hoping to not drink alcohol, do not worry, just don't add the alcohol, primarily when this drink was made they never used alcohol. So enjoy.😋😉