Piña Colada
Recipe: Giuseppe González, New York City
Photo: Lara Ferroni
Giuseppe Gonzalez reclaims the delicious simplicity of the classic beach cocktail.
As an homage to his Puerto Rican heritage, bartender Giuseppe González reclaims the delicious simplicity of the country’s national cocktail with the perfect Piña Colada recipe. Blend, enjoy, repeat.
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. aged Puerto Rican rum
- 1½ oz. cream of coconut (González uses Coco López)
- 1½ oz. pineapple juice
- 5 chunks fresh pineapple
- 16 oz. crushed ice
- Tools:blender
- Glass:hurricane
- Garnish:orange slice or pineapple wedge
Preparation
Add all of the ingredients to a blender and whir for about 35 seconds until smooth and frothy.