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Frozen pina colada

Name: Frozen pina colada
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml) water; 1/2 cup (125ml) chilled sugar syrup; 1 cup (250ml) good-quality dark rum; 1 cup (250ml) coconut cream; 2 cups (500ml) pineapple juice; 4 cups ice cubes; pineapple wedges; ground cinnamon

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by Mike Bennie

Drinker-in-chief

Oct 26, 2016

It's party time and what's cocktail hour without a frozen pina colada? (pictured middle), This recipe created by drinks expert, Fred Siggins brings a touch of the tropics to your drinks list.

1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar
1/3 cup (80ml) water
1/2 cup (125ml) chilled sugar syrup
1 cup (250ml) good-quality dark rum
1 cup (250ml) coconut cream
2 cups (500ml) pineapple juice
4 cups ice cubes
pineapple wedges
ground cinnamon

Method

1.

Combine 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar and 1/3 cup (80ml) water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2.

Increase heat to high and bring to the boil. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof jug. Cover and chill until cold.
3.

Blend 1/2 cup (125ml) chilled sugar syrup and 1 cup (250ml) good-quality dark rum, 1 cup (250ml) coconut cream, 2 cups (500ml) pineapple juice and 4 cups ice cubes in a blender until smooth.
4.

Divide among 4 glasses and garnish with pineapple wedges and ground cinnamon.