Using Coconut in Cocktails

Pina Colada has a lot to answer for! The popularity of the tropical rum cocktail has led to the creation of a load of non-alcoholic imitators. Most of the drinks in this section start off with the same base of coconut cream and pineapple juice. And don't dismiss them because they're non-alcoholic! You may be surprised!

Cocopina

• 1 part coconut cream
• 2 parts pineapple juice

Blend the coconut cream and pineapple juice together. Pour into ice-filled highball glasses and serve with an umbrella.

Pink Pina

• 2 parts pineapple juice
• 1 part coconut cream
• 1 part pink grapefruit juice

Blend the coconut cream and fruit juices together with ice. Pour into highball glasses and serve with a slice of grapefruit.

Creamy Colada

• 4 parts pineapple juice
• 1 part grapefruit juice
• 1 part lemon juice
• 1 part apple juice
• 2 parts coconut cream
• Double cream
• Desiccated coconut

Blend the coconut cream and fruit juices together with ice. Pour into cocktail glasses and top with lightly whipped double cream and a sprinkling of desiccated coconut.