The Ocean Love Colada is a tropical cocktail that combines the classic flavors of a piña colada with a vibrant blue hue, reminiscent of the ocean. The blue color is typically achieved using blue curaçao or blue spirulina. Here are two variations of the recipe:
1. Ocean Love Colada with Blue Curaçao:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup blue curaçao syrup (non-alcoholic)
- ½ cup cream of coconut
- Optional: 2 oz rum (for an alcoholic version)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately.
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2. Ocean Love Colada with Blueberry Purée:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz blueberry purée
- Crushed blueberry candies (for rimming)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Candy blueberry (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Dip the rim of the glass in water or syrup, then coat with crushed blueberry candies.
- In a blender, combine rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, blueberry purée, and ice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with a candy blueberry.
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These recipes offer a delightful twist on the traditional piña colada, perfect for bringing a taste of the tropics to any occasion.