The Perfect Pina Colada

Pina Coladas are my tropical drink of choice, so when I was asked to put together a Hawaiian-themed birthday party I knew we needed to prepare the perfect version for our signature drink. Since the event skewed more "upscale tropical" than "tiki/luau" we skipped the tiki mugs and went with clean simple highball glasses wrapped in striated leaves and finished with an orchid. I love how they turned out and they were the perfect way to greet guests as they entered the party. The Perfect Pina Colada Ingredients. (1 serving) 1 1/2 oz Bacardi Superior light rum 2 oz cream of coconut (I used Goya) 2 oz fresh pineapple juice 1 cup of ice cubes 1 straw 1 pineapple wedge (optional) Method. Combine all ingredients in a blender. (Add more ice if necessary to achieve the perfect frosty consistency.) Pour into glasses, and finish with a straw. If you are using plain glasses, garnish with a pineapple wedge on the rim.