Castro's Pina Colada
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Castro's Pina Colada
Serve in a Collins glass
| 2 oz | Coconut rum liqueur (35-40% alc./vol.) |
| 4 oz | Pineapple juice |
| 1⁄3 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
- Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Coconut rum and pineapple juice with balancing lime tartness.
History:
Created in 2021 thanks to Antonio Castro, a Discerning Drinker who made a Cuban-style Piña Colada with coconut flavoured rum. His name and the cocktail link with Cuba made naming this cocktail easy.
Nutrition:
One serving of Castro's Pina Colada contains 190 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 8.71% alc./vol. (8.71° proof)
- 16.5 grams of pure alcohol
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