What is "Pinacolade"?This is one of the most popular cocktails in the world, which is enjoyed with pleasure at night discos, in clubs and expensive restaurants. The drink is distinguished by its exquisite taste, freshness and a touch of exoticism.
History of cocktail
The birthplace of the drink is traditionally considered to be hotPuerto Rico, where for the first time this cocktail was mixed in one of the bars at the beginning of the last century. However, there are other theories, many claim to be the author of the world-famous "Pinacolade." The main versions are presented in the table.
Applicant | Date and circumstances |
Roberto Cofresi, pirate | In the 1820s he mixed such a cocktail to improve the morale of his sailors. |
Ricardo Gracia | This Barcelona resident claimed that he invented the drink in 1914. |
Ramon Marrero Perez | The bartender of the Bichkamber bar in San Juan mixed this cocktail for the first time in 1954. The composition included rum, pineapple juice and "secret ingredient" - cream. |
Ramon Portas Mingoth | The barman from La Barracina in 1963 prepared a drink for his friend. The composition of the drink was somewhat different, including coconut cream, condensed milk and pineapple juice. |
It is now difficult to find out the truth, who exactly is the first timeprepared a tropical refreshing drink, but the fact is that it quickly gained popularity. In 1961, "Pinakolada" was included in the list of the International Bar Association.
What is "Pinacolade"
This exotic cocktail, whose name came from the name of one of its components:
- Pina is pineapple.
- Colada - filtered, filtered.
The classic drink is alcoholic, but if desired, you can make a non-alcoholic option. The average strength - from 15 to 30 degrees, depends on what proportions are sustained.
Composition
We will understand what "Pinakolada" is, what components give the drink its original taste. There are only three of them:
- white rum;
- coconut cream;
- a pineapple.
Sometimes vanilla is added to improve the taste.
Modern bartenders have gone further, offering various variations of the classic cocktail. The main modifications are presented in the table.
Name | Features |
"Blue Hawaii" | An additional component is the "Blue Curacao". |
"Chi-Chi" | Vodka instead of rum. |
"Amigos" | A mixture of white and golden rum is used. |
"Amaretto Colada" | Instead of a coconut cocktail, the liqueur "Amaretto" is used. |
In the classic Puerto Rican cocktails inAs one of the components used cream, and special, the invention of Professor Lopez - "Coco Lopez." In current clubs and bars, cream is replaced with coconut liquor, which facilitates cooking and gives the drink a sweet taste. A natural pineapple is replaced with pineapple juice of good quality.
How to make "Pinacolade"
Ingredients for a cocktail, in principle, are available to all. For the preparation of "Pinacolada" at home, it is necessary to prepare:
- Light rum.
- Pineapple juice.
- Coconut liquor (such as "Malibu").
- Pieces of pineapple.
- Crushed crushed ice.
Cooking the cocktail should be like this:
- The ice is placed in a glass, 50 grams of rum are added, thoroughly mixed.
- Add liqueur (70 g).
- The resulting mixture is whipped with a blender.
- Next, add pineapple juice, beat again.
- Ready drink is decorated with a slice of pineapple.
On average, even a beginner will need no more than 15 minutes to prepare a drink.
Another recipe cocktail at home is somewhat different from the previous one. Required components:
- Rom.
- Coconut syrup.
- Pineapple juice.
- Cream low-fat.
The first three ingredients are taken by 50 ml, cream10 ml is enough. All components are placed in a shaker, crushed ice is added there, shaken thoroughly. The finished drink is poured into a tall glass.
A simple and delicious recipe "Pinakolada" for self-preparation is as follows. It will take ingredients:
- Light rum.
- Pineapple juice.
- Coconut milk.
- Crushed ice.
The proportion of alcohol, juice and milk is 1: 3: 1.
In the blender, pineapple juice is added alternately,rum, milk, all components are mixed, poured into glasses with crushed ice. Ornaments can be used the same as in the previously proposed recipes.
Interesting and the option "Amigos Pina Kolada", for the preparation of which will be required:
- White and golden rum in a 2: 1 ratio (60 and 30 ml).
- Coconut liqueur or milk (30 ml).
- Pineapple juice (75 ml).
- A couple of spoons of cream.
The components are placed in a blender and mixed thoroughly, then poured into glasses.
How to drink
What is "Pinacolade" - was told above.Now consider how to drink this drink correctly. They serve it in tall hurricane glasses, with crushed ice. Traditionally, the cocktail is decorated with a slice of pineapple, cherry or whipped cream, chocolate crumbs. And give an exotic drink a umbrella.
In tropical countries, this drink is often served in a more exotic way - the pineapple cuts out the flesh. In the resulting "glass" is poured a cocktail and served.
"Pina Colada": reviews
The cocktail recipe, discussed above, is simple.And those who tasted this tropical cocktail appreciated its taste and noted that the drink is very easy to drink, has a gentle pleasant aroma. His taste is somewhat unusual, it gives rise to associations with relaxation on the beach in hot countries. People who tried to make a drink at home, indicate that it is quite simple, most importantly - to acquire all the necessary components.
