Alcohol

Stirred Piña Colada

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October 16, 2023
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1 Ratings
Stirred Piña Colada
Photo by Julia Kramer
  • Prep time 3 minutes
  • Serves 1
Author Notes

The Stirred Piña Colada is a menu highlight at Mo's General, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn known for its pizza, salads, wine, cocktails, and more. —Galen Huggins

Test Kitchen Notes

A play on the classic cocktail, this Stirred Piña Colada was created by Brooklyn bartender Galen Huggins. Unlike the thick, often frozen, drink you'd typically see on pool- or beach-side chairs, this rendition is stirred (no shaker necessary), almost clear, and will leave you pleasantly surprised.

*For the lactic acid solution, Galen suggests skipping it instead of trying to find an alternative, if you're unable to make it at home. “This is to substitute the acidity and creaminess of a regular piña colada [made with lactic acid powder and water],” he explains. For the saline solution, Galen recommends a 1:10 ratio—1 part salt, 10 parts water. —Food52

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 ounce Brinley Gold Shipwreck Coconut Rum
  • 1 ounce Heirloom Pineapple Amaro
  • 1/2 ounce Smith & Cross Jamaica Rum
  • 1/2 ounce Plantation 3 Star White Rum
  • 1 teaspoon 4% lactic acid solution*
  • 3 drops saline solution
  • 1 orange peel, for garnish
Directions
  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir until cold and well-mixed. Strain into a rocks glass and add ice.
  2. Garnish with an orange peel.
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1 Review

JulieSnyder
JulieSnyder October 18, 2023
I’ve had the drink at the bar and it’s amazing. I can’t wait to try it at home! Thanks for sharing the recipe.