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It's National Pina Colada Day!

Posted by lushlife

Posted: July 10, 2008 - 9:56 am

If you like Pina Coladas (and/or Rupert Holmes ), you'll be happy to hear that July 10 marks national pina colada day in the United States. To celebrate, grab a friend and head to your favorite libation arena for some smooth, sweet and blended satisfaction. Or, head to the store, stock up on ice and ingredients and make your own pina colada party.

Here are some quick and easy recipes (from The Baddish Group) for yummy coconutty goodness.

The Ultimate Colada

1 ounce Mount Gay Eclipse Silver (or any white rum)

1 ounce pineapple juice

2 ounces cream of coconut

1 ounce light cream

Blend over ice and garnish with cherries or a pineapple wedge. Salud!

For those who aren't a huge fan of cream-heavy drinks, try this version:

The Skinny Colada

1 1/2 ounce Mount Gay Silver (or white rum)

1 once pineapple juice

1/2 ounce Kalani coconut liqueur

Mix ingredients in a glass, add ice, shake and strain over fresh ice into a highball glass. Garnish with cherry or pineapple wedge.


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