Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this delicious Next Best Thing to Lulu's Pina Colada recipe. Made with creamy coconut milk, refreshing pineapple juice, and a splash of rum, this tropical cocktail is perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. With its smooth and creamy texture, it's the closest thing you can get to Lulu's famous Pina Colada without actually being there. So sit back, relax, and transport yourself to a beachside paradise with this amazing cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rum
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Pineapple slices and maraschino cherries, for garnish
Directions
- In a blender, combine the rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and crushed ice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Pina Colada means 'strained pineapple' in Spanish.
The Pina Colada was created in Puerto Rico in the 1950s.
The song 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)' by Rupert Holmes is about a man looking for an escape and finding love with a woman who likes Pina Coladas.