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Almond Pina Colada
As the name suggests, this rum-laced cocktail has flavours of pineapple and almond
Brooks Gates
12th December 2025 at 01:44
I’m gonna try it but any reason to think an oz of Coco Lopez would hurt this drink or throw off the whole purpose of not using it?
12th December 2025 at 11:14
It would become a Coconut & Almond Piña Colada, which sounds tasty. However, the addition of Coco Lopez could make it overly sweet.
20th July 2025 at 01:38
Tastes like the "Mai Tai" I had on a cruise. Added 1/2 oz of Smith & Cross to give it a little more dimension.
28th August 2025 at 06:57
excellent suggestion
15th February 2025 at 21:28
First tried and disliked, tried another time with homemade orgeat (increased to 1/2 oz) and 2 1/4 oz rum (Havana club 3 years) and was very great and enjoyed by everyone.
2nd November 2024 at 22:59
this one's really good. i bumped the rum up 75%, could definitely tolerate more. reminds me of a sweet tart or other sour candy. too sour for me so ill use less lime next time but thats normal
12th December 2025 at 12:16
Try adding just straight coconut milk, about an 3/4 to 1 full ounce. Without all the sweeteners that make it coconut cream or cream of coconut, whatever u wanna call it. It mellows out the sourness and brings back just a touch of that classic piña colada taste.
9th December 2022 at 21:39
This one gets my wife's seal of approval - she likes a long fruity drink that's not too strong - pulled the Bacardi back to 1 shot but used 8 yr old to bring up the flavour. Added to her favourites
4th October 2022 at 21:53
Oh and a luxardo maraschino cherry because why not???
4th October 2022 at 21:51
I went a little off the rails here, but it was still delicious! Used Koloa brand dark rum instead of light, and lemon juice instead of lime. Otherwise the same! More of a almond pina sour than almond pina colada, but still sweet with tiki vibes! Excellent!
12th December 2025 at 12:20
Ive told others this and I’m repeating myself but try adding 3/4 to 1 full ounce of coconut milk instead of coconut cream. All coconut cream is, is coconut milk with a ton of simple syrup added. The coconut milk helps cut the sour and give it just a hint of the classic coconut Piña Colada taste
12th June 2022 at 20:12
This one went from my Wish List to my Favourites. Wow. A great blend of cocktails. Sort of tiki, but not sweet. Perfect on a warm sunny afternoon. Would be great with grilled food or anything Mexican. Love it.
12th June 2022 at 20:14
PS. Considering adding a 151 float next time for a little bit more punch.
9th October 2021 at 19:21
A sort of mai tai pina colada cross over, what’s not to like? And easy to make