Here’s How to Make the Most Popular Drink of the Summer

Pina Colada
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Cocktails are one of the essential elements of the summer season, and we now know which drink had people sipping on their straws the most. According to analyst company CGA, piña coladas proved to be the most popular cocktail of 2022, with an 87% increase in orders. The drink moved from 17th place on its list of Top 30 cocktails to the 9th spot. 

Here’s how to make your own piña colada while the weather is still warm.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup pineapple, diced
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 2 ounces coconut cream
  • 1 ½ ounces white rum
  • 1 ounce dark rum
  • 1 ½ cups ice
  • Pineapple slices

Instructions:

  1. Place the diced pineapple in the freezer, and allow to freeze for 3 hours. 
  2. Once frozen, add the pineapple to a blender with the juice, coconut cream, white rum, dark rum, and ice. Blend until smooth and frosty. 
  3. Pour the drink into 2 glasses and garnish the rim with pineapple slices.