Chi-Chi
The Quirky Foodster Team
Hurricane glass
Glass
Pineapple wedge and cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Cream of coconut — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Pineapple juice — 90 ml (3 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a blender with a cup of ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a hurricane glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
Description: A vodka-based Piña Colada, swapping rum for vodka to give a lighter, more neutral-tasting tropical blend.
Cultural Background: Rose to popularity in the mid-1900s as vodka-based versions of classic rum tiki drinks became common in American bars.
Tips: Use cream of coconut (sweetened), not coconut water or milk, for the correct texture.
Variations: Blend with fresh strawberries or mango for a fruity variation.
Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately while still frosty from the blender.
Nutrition: Approx. 320 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: How is this different from a Piña Colada?
A: Just the base spirit — vodka here instead of rum.
- Vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Cream of coconut — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Pineapple juice — 90 ml (3 oz)
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