Summer arrived in our backyard!  Summer is officially another 19 days away. We are so privileged to steal a few days from spring to celebrate summer early. There is no better way to welcome this beautiful day than a glass of frozen pina colada. Pineapple and coconut are two of my favorite cocktail ingredients; they came together perfectly in this cool, refreshing drink on a hot ‘summery’ day. Cheers!

Ingredients

• 300g very ripe frozen pineapple chunks
• 100 ml unsweetened coconut cream
• 30 ml fresh lime juice
• 100 ml simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 75 ml gold/dark rum (I used black seal rum)
• 75 ml white rum (I used Malibu)
• 250g ice cubes
• Fresh Cherries, optional

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients in a power blender until smooth.
2. Divide into two 12 oz tall glasses.
3. Garnish with cherries.
4. Enjoy.

Notes

• Pineapple must be very ripe. Freeze unused portions.
• I dissolved half cup sugar in half cup water, and there is still simple syrup left behind.
• Save whatever is not used to enjoy this refreshing drink even quicker the next time.