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Blended · 1 serving

Caribbean Piña Colada

A less-sticky Piña Colada sharpened with aromatic bitters and a small pinch of sea salt.

Short answer

Caribbean Piña Colada is a blended cocktail made with white rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, aromatic bitters, salt, pineapple, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodBlended
GlassHurricane
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Caribbean Piña Colada ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Caribbean Piña Colada ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Pineapple Juice90 ml9 cl3 oz6 parts
Cream of coconut15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters4 dash———
Salt1 pinch———
Pineapple1 wedge———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very small peeled pineapple wedge and one small dark-red cocktail cherry together on one short plain pick

Method

How to make Caribbean Piña Colada

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear hurricane glass and place one very small peeled pineapple wedge with one small dark-red cherry on a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml white rum, 90 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml cream of coconut, four dashes aromatic bitters, and one small pinch sea salt into a blender cup.

  3. 03

    Add a measured scoop of fresh crushed ice and secure the blender lid firmly.

  4. 04

    Blend only until the pale tropical mixture is smooth and evenly frozen without becoming watery.

  5. 05

    Pour into the chilled hurricane glass and shape the frozen surface neatly below the rim.

  6. 06

    Rest the single compact pineapple-and-cherry pick at the rim and serve without a straw, umbrella, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Caribbean Piña Colada taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Caribbean Piña Colada questions

What is in a Caribbean Piña Colada?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, aromatic bitters, salt, pineapple, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Caribbean Piña Colada take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Caribbean Piña Colada prepared?

It uses a blended method and is served in a hurricane. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Caribbean Piña Colada alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B199https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/377/caribbean-pina-colada · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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