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This creamy coconut and rum mixture is one of the most popular tropical cocktails. Make this cocktail drink for your friends in a pitcher-version.
Ingredients
Makes 10 7-ounce servings.
- 4 cups (32 ounces) pineapple juice
- 2 cups (16 ounces) light or gold rum
- 2 cups (16 ounces) cream of coconut
- 4 cups crushed ice
- 10 half-slices pineapple, for garnish
- 10 maraschino cherries, for garnish
Steps
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Measure the ingredients. Pour the ingredients (except the garnish and ice) into a pitcher that can hold 100 ounces.[1]- Stir the cream of coconut thoroughly before adding it into the pitcher.
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Stir the ingredients. Ensure everything is mixed thoroughly.Advertisement
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![Step 3 Refrigerate the pitcher.]()
Refrigerate the pitcher. Allow the mixture to chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This drink can also be served immediately.[2]
Community Q&A
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QuestionI need to make 5 gallons of pina coladas. Can you help me?
Community AnswerAs there are 128 ounces in a gallon and the recipe yields about 70 ounces, multiplying all ingredients by nine would result in around 630 ounces, which is close to the 640 ounces in five gallons.
Tips
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Chill the ingredients before making the mixture to speed the refrigeration.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Pitcher that can hold at least 100 ounces
- 8-ounce tall glasses
References
- Herbst, Sharon T. The Ultimate Guide to Pitcher Drinks Cool Cocktails for a Crowd. New York: Villard, 2009. Print.
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