Frozen Pina Colada with Mango Puree

By Waverly • July 9, 2011 • 2 Comments

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Author Notes: In some circles, the pina colada is a kitschy umbrella drink. Granted, it is not a cocktail you would order just anywhere, but in the appropriate environment, a frozen pina colada is just the thing. It is a boat drink; a perfect cocktail to enjoy on a catamaran in the Caribbean, a beach bar in Zihuatanejo, or by a pool in the summer Anywhere It's Hot, USA.
This pina colada is a classic combination of coconut cream, pineapple, light and dark rum. Chilled mango puree is swirled into the pina colada after it has been poured. It is a little something extra in an already refreshing drink. - Waverly - Waverly

Food52 Review: A great version of a pina colada with a fruity twist. Blend up your mango puree, then add your pina colada mixture and pour into a glass. You can skip the extra rum at the end since both light and dark rums go in at the beginning, but if you like things strong, then top it off. - broccolirose - broccolirose

Serves 1-2

1 1/2 cup Ice cubes
1/2 cup Frozen diced pineapple
2 ounces Pineapple juice
2 ounces Coconut cream like Coco Lopez (not coconut milk)
1 1/2 ounce Light rum
1 1/2 ounce Dark rum, plus a dash more for the top
1 Ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cubed
2 tablespoons Sugar
2 teaspoons Fresh lime juice
Pineapple slices for garnish

MAKE PUREE: In a blender, combine mango, sugar, lime juice and 2 Tbsp water. Blend until thick and smooth. Chill.
BLEND PINA COLADA: Place ice, frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and both rums. Blend until smooth. Pour into glass.
SERVE: Pour pina colada into 1 or 2 glasses. Spoon 1-2 Tbsp of the puree into the center. Top with a dash more of dark rum and then place a slice of pineapple on the rim of the glass. Enjoy.