Pina Colada Virgin Mocktail
The Virgin Piña Colada mocktail is creamy and smooth, due to the use of silky coconut milk, offering a simple summer drink without the inclusion of alcohol, catering to all tastebuds. Served chilled and often garnished with a pineapple wedge or cherry, the pineapple-coconut mocktail is testament to tropical flavours without relying on spirits.
Ingredients
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- 30mL thick coconut milk
- 60mL pineapple juice, chilled
- 15mL fresh cream or coconut cream
- 5mL sugar syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- for garnish Pineapple wedge or cherry
Method
- Step 1
To chill and blend tropical flavours, combine coconut milk, pineapple juice, fresh cream and sugar syrup in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice.
- Step 2
Shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds to combine creamy and fruity components, creating a smooth, frothy texture with a balanced profile.
- Step 3
Strain into a chilled hurricane or highball glass full of new ice. to help retain the mocktail’s creamy texture.
- Step 4
To add a classic tropical touch, garnish with a pineapple wedge or a cherry and serve immediately to appreciate the fresh, creamy, and tangy flavours.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
A touch of salt helps elevate sweetness and balance the coconut-pineapple mixture, adding depth without making the drink seem savoury.
Preparation Tip 2
Blend in a few drops of vanilla extract to give the beverage a fragrant body, making the drink opulent and dessert-like.
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