Pina Colada (Difford’s recipe)

Serve in a Collins glass...
2	fl oz	Bacardi Carta Blanca light rum
½	fl oz	Cachaça
3½	fl oz	Fresh pressed pineapple juice
¾	fl oz	Cream of coconut
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
¼	fl oz	Single cream / half-and-half
1	pinch	Salt

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How to make:

BLEND all ingredients with 6oz scoop crushed ice and serve with paper straws.

Garnish:

Parasol, pineapple wedge & Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Comment:

A splash of cachaça adds some Latin flavour, lime adds a citrusy bite while a splash of fresh cream makes this Piña Colada creamy white.

About:

See our main Piña Colada page for the story behind this classic and for links to numerous variations on this recipe.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 277 calories in one serving of Pina Colada (Difford’s recipe).

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