Do your homemade Piña Coladas fall short of those served at your favorite tropical spot?
The Hilton Head Distillery is here to help! Many recipes reduce this classic cocktail to just rum, pineapples, ice and a splash of coconut milk. But to truly capture the tropical magic, the Hilton Head Distillery suggests using two different rums the juice of the pineapple and rich coconut cream. Want to make it the way the pros at HHD make it, then keep on reading and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Solera Rum
- 1 oz E.S.D. Rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz coconut cream
- ½ oz lime juice
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin and shake with ice. Strain into a double rocks glass, add ice and garnish with a slice of pineapple and toasted coconut.
About the Rums:
Solera Rum:
Crafted in the oldest and largest Solera system in the US, our Solera-aged rum is matured in port wine and bourbon barrels. Made from blackstrap molasses and pot distilled, it boasts rich caramel and vanilla flavors, with hints of smoky oak and tropical fruit.
ESD Rum:
ESD Rum is a traditional black strap dark rum with a modern twist. At 100 proof, this powerhouse rum adds a burst of flavor to any cocktail. It has an aromatic nose of citrus and molasses and offers a full-bodied experience with notes of dried stone fruit, orange peel, caramel, tropical fruit, and a hint of molasses.
Now that you know what goes into making the Island Colada, you can make it anywhere!
And remember, summer isn’t summer until you’ve had at least one of these!
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The Island’s only distillery, Hilton Head Distillery is located at 14 Cardinal Rd. You can drop in and visit their tasting bar, enjoy cocktails, take a tour of the production facility, browse the bottle shop or schedule a cocktail class. Distillery Hours are Monday – Saturday, Noon – 6:30 p.m. You must be 21 years are older for tours and tastings.For more information, click HERE.
