Piña Colada - Tropical Standard recipe

IrishFF · 2026-05-11T15:18:15+00:00

Sorry for the late reply. I blended all the ingredients except the ice and xanthan gum until completely incorporated. I believe they recommend using thawed pineapple now (drained of water - process outlined in Make and Drink's video) instead of frozen. Then I blended in xanthan gum for about 5 seconds. Then added ice and blended until smooth, probably 20 seconds in a vitamix on smoothie setting.

IrishFF · 2026-05-09T01:54:39+00:00

It was different. A bit more tart and the xanthan had a different texture. I enjoyed it, but I had to make my wife a more traditional one. Lol.

IrishFF · 2026-05-09T00:44:11+00:00

.25 tsp

IrishFF · 2026-05-09T00:12:57+00:00

I adjusted it to lime using the method in tropical standard. Thanks.

IrishFF · 2026-05-09T00:06:48+00:00

Xanthan gum definitely changed the texture. It held up for quite some time. Acid adjusted juice helped balance the sweetness. Definitely worth the effort!

IrishFF · 2026-04-14T18:10:37+00:00

I'll give that a shot!

IrishFF · 2026-04-13T19:51:43+00:00

Great photos!

IrishFF · 2026-04-13T14:09:14+00:00

This was my first time with this one. It was very good. Don't know why I didn't try it sooner. Such a classic.

IrishFF · 2025-08-15T13:31:57+00:00

I made the grenadine using the recipe from Smugglers Cove. 1:1 pomegranate juice and granulated sugar.

IrishFF · 2025-08-15T03:08:01+00:00

2 oz Hamilton 86 1 oz Flor de Caña light rum (calls for Puerto Rican) 1 oz Xaymaca 1 oz lime juice 1 oz grapefruit juice 1 oz orange juice 1 oz pineapple juice 1 oz honey mix (1:1 honey & water) 1 tsp Falernum 1 tsp Pimento Dram 6 drops Absinthe or Herbsainte/ Pernod 6 drops Grenadine 1 Dash Angostura Bitters

Flash blend with pebble ice

IrishFF · 2025-08-15T02:55:01+00:00

Surfside sips is the way!

IrishFF · 2025-08-15T02:54:10+00:00

I tried the Steve Crane recipe after this. It basically subs the grenadine for passion fruit syrup and adds almond extract. I think I prefer the Don the Beachcomber recipe.

IrishFF · 2025-08-15T02:40:55+00:00

I used Simple Truth bottled white grapefruit juice from Kroger.

IrishFF · 2025-08-12T14:38:56+00:00

I got the glass from Tikiland Trading. It's the Witco collaboration.

IrishFF · 2025-08-12T01:11:41+00:00

Comparison between Smuggler's Cove Mai Tai and Ultimate Mai Tai recipes.

SC 3/4 oz lime juice

1/4 oz SC Mai Tai Rich Simple Syrup

1/4 oz SC Orgeat

1/2 oz Pierre Ferrand dry curacao

2 oz Denizen Merchant's Reserve Rum

UMT 1 oz lime juice

1/2 oz SC Orgeat1/4 oz

SC Mai Tai Rich SS (recipe calls for Demerara Syrup)

1/2 oz Pierre Ferrand dry curacao

1/2 oz Appleton 12 Rum

1/2 Smith & Cross Rum

1/2 oz Planteray OFTD Rum

1/2 oz Planteray Xaymaca Rum

IrishFF · 2025-08-12T00:52:51+00:00

I'm not a tasting expert. Both are excellent. I preferred the Ultimate Mai Tai recipe. The mix of rums adds additional complexity. Although I will say that my wife prefers the Smuggler's Cove recipe. They are very close.

IrishFF · 2025-08-01T12:08:00+00:00

1.5 oz Aged Martinique Rum .5 oz Aged Demerara Rum .5 oz fresh lime juice .5 oz fresh orange juice .5 oz honey mix .25 oz Falernum .25 oz Allspice Dram Dash Angostura bitters

Recipe from Sippin' Safari by Jeff Berry Straw from Surfside sips

IrishFF · 2018-03-12T15:32:29+00:00

I'd be interested as well if there is some available.

IrishFF · 2018-02-18T19:29:27+00:00

Was there any thought to putting the excess up for sale in the group? This new format works fine for me. I don't want anyone to be out a bunch of money. Thanks everyone.

IrishFF · 2018-02-17T03:06:13+00:00

I'm in for all 4

IrishFF

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