Sales of the classic cocktail – Del Boy’s favourite tipple – have increased by 40 per cent, according to Waitrose.
Originally created in Puerto Rico and made with pineapple juice, coconut milk or cream, and white rum, demand for the holiday drink is thought to be fuelled by the post-pandemic feel-good factor.
Laura Stott dug out the cocktail umbrellas to test eight pre-mixed pinas and rated each out of five.
Of course. these pina colada mix drinks can be drunk straight from the bottle if you prefer a non-alcoholic virgin pina colada cocktail. Made with cream of coconut and pineapple juice, just add your rum and crushed ice and blend for an instant pina colada.
Sainsbury’s Cocktail Collection (£10, 50cl): 4/5
PRE-MIXED classic in a big cocktail shaker-style bottle that’s the perfect size for outdoor parties or BBQs.
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Before tasting I was a bit dubious about the off- putting, pale milky colour, but it tasted pleasant enough once poured over plenty of ice.
A good fruit flavour with the aroma and creamy taste of tropical coconut. It is a bit sweet for me, but that is likely to be a plus point for plenty of sippers.
Shuda Pina Colada (Iceland, £1, 250ml): 3/5
THIS freeze-and-squeeze pouch is great fun – like an alcoholic slush puppy.
Each one is a single serving and makes a great warm-weather cocktail. Just freeze for at least four hours, take out about 20 mins before drinking and decant into a glass.
It has a nice sweet flavour – but be careful, as it’s easy to forget these ice-pop style drinks are actually alcoholic.
Perfect for a summer picnic or BBQ on a hot day – as long as you can find a way to keep them cold.
What is the best pina colada mix?
FAQ
Will a piña colada get me drunk?
Can you buy piña colada already mixed?
Is piña colada a strong cocktail?
Do you need a premade pina colada mix?
Piña Colada Ingredients – Just 3! You don’t need one of those premade pina colada mixes you can buy at the store – making it from scratch is super easy. This is the best pina colada recipe and I always have the ingredients on hand so I can whip one up whenever I want.
Can you substitute rum for Pina Colada?
Vodka is a common substitute for rum in Pina Coladas. However, since vodka definitely has a distinct taste and lacks the sweetness of rum, it’s recommended that you add a splash of simple syrup or extra pineapple juice to the classic homemade Pina Colada Mix Recipe. Skip the alcohol altogether for a Virgin Pina Colada.
What is the best homemade pina colada mix?
Here’s everything you need to make the best homemade Pina Colada Mix: Cream of coconut – either store-bought like Coco Lopez or homemade (not coconut cream) The combination of white rum and dark rum makes the drinks nice and strong without having too harsh of an alcohol taste. For Virgin Pina Coladas simply skip adding these two ingredients.
Are Pina Coladas a good summer cocktail?
Pina Coladas always make me think of being on our honeymoon in Mexico and the cool, sweet, fruity flavor is a classic summer cocktail. Rather than buy a jug of mix from the store, you can make your own fresh version to throw in the blender with some rum (or enjoy as a virgin option!) and let the flavors transport you to somewhere sunny …