Caipirinha Colada
Caipirinha Colada is a pina colada combined with a caipirinha. It has that coconut and pineapple flavor you love with the cachaca flavor from the caipirinha.
I ran the gamut of fruits to pair a caipirinha with. I thought about dragon fruit, cherries, mango, lime, grapefruit, pear, apple. You name it. But I kept coming back to the pineapple in the fridge. But not just pineapple. Piña colada. Deliciously sweet with coconut and pineapple muddled together and topped with cachaça. Cachaça is a sugar cane liquor if you don’t know.
If you can’t find that, then you can easily substitute rum, but there’s something about cachaça that’s a little different from rum. I’d look for it if you can. Because trust me when I say you will want to make these repeatedly.
I can’t believe I made a drink, good. Lick the bottom of the glass good. Will be making these multiple times, good. You should go into your kitchen and make these now, good. Seriously. Good. If you don’t like pina coladas, then, I’m sorry. Maybe you’ll some of my other cocktail recipes.
The caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail. It’s a simple yet vibrant mix that captures the spirit and warmth of the country itself. Traditionally made with cachaça, fresh lime, sugar, and plenty of ice, the caipirinha is all about freshness and balance. Its roots stretch back to the early 20th century. Some credit Brazilian farmers who first mixed lime, sugar, and cachaça as a remedy for colds. Over time, this rustic concoction became a staple at celebrations and beachside gatherings. Its sweet-tart kick is synonymous with summer relaxation.
What is a Piña Colada?
Puerto Rico hails as the home of the piña colada. This creamy, dreamy cocktail emerged as the quintessential symbol of Caribbean leisure. A traditional piña colada combines rum with coconut cream and pineapple juice. There is still a debate around its exact origins. However most agree that bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero made the first piña colada in 1954 at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan. The result was an instant classic. It encapsulates tropical luxury in a frosty glass.
Before you start mixing, it’s important to know the difference between cream of coconut and coconut milk. While both come from the same humble nut, they serve very different roles in your cocktail glass. Yes, a coconut is an actual nut.
Cream of coconut is thick, sweet, and rich. I think of it as coconut milk but in condensed sweetened milk form. It’s packed with sugar and designed specifically for drinks and desserts. It’s what gives a piña colada, and coquito, its signature creamy texture and decadent sweetness.
Coconut milk, on the other hand, is much thinner and less sweet. It’s made by simmering coconut meat in water and then straining. This makes it great for soups and curries, but it won’t give your cocktail that creaminess you’re looking for.
Why This Mashup of Caipirinha and Piña Colada is Perfect
This unexpected blend is more than a quirky cocktail experiment. It has the earthy cachaça and vibrant lime. These are blended with tropical rum with pineapple and coconut. It’s a celebration of two cultures where music, dance, and hospitality reign. The acidity from the lime cuts through the creaminess of the coconut and pineapple. The cachaça’s grassy complexity brings new depth to the piña colada flavors. The result is a drink that’s refreshing, intriguing, and boldly fun. It’s refreshing and tropical flavors are perfect for hot afternoons and festive summer evenings.
Ingredients You’ll Need for a Caipirinha Colada
Fresh pineapple chunks, stevia or sugar, cream of coconut, caçhaca (or top shelf rum)
Instructions for making this Caipirinha Colada recipe
Place one or two pieces of fresh pineapple in the bottom of an old-fashioned glass. Add 2teaspoons of Stevia or sugar. Muddle them together until the sugar dissolves. Fill the glass 3/4 full with crushed ice. Pour the caçhaca or rum over the ice then drizzle with the cream of coconut.
With so few ingredients, I suggest you make sure they’re quality ingredients. Make sure the pineapple is fresh and not canned. It’s just not the same flavor for this cocktail. You want that tangy kick you get from fresh pineapple that canned lacks. Yes, you will have lots of cream of coconut leftover. And that just means you can make this tropical drink all summer long!
If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the handle of a wooden spoon. You can also shake the cachaca or rum together with the cream of coconut. I’ve tried both ways and both are delicious. And finally, make sure to save some pineapple for a garnish. Or make one of those dried pineapple flowers for a fancy garnish.
Caipirinha Colada
The best of both worlds! A pina colada combined with a cairpirinha makes a Cairpirinha Colada.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 4 teaspoons stevia
- 4 tablespoons cream of coconut
- 4 ounces cachaca (or good quality rum)
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Place 1 or 2 pineapple chunks in the bottom of an old fashioned glass. Add 2 teaspoons of stevia (or sugar) and muddle together until the stevia has dissolved.
- Fill the glass 3/4 full with crushed ice and pour the caçhaca (or rum) over the ice. Drizzle the cream of coconut on top and lightly stir. Garnish with a pineapple chunk and serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 448Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 34mgSodium 131mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 5gSugar 22gProtein 2g
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Isabel’s birthday was such a success!! I was so happy to participate, and I feel the best decision I made this year was to join Sunday Supper! It’s such a great community, and sweet Isabel is right at the heart of it all! <3 BTW, this drink is on my must make list!
I had a blast and am thrilled that she was completely surprised. She is an amazing woman! I hope do hope you enjoy the drink!
This looks amazing! I know it’s early, but I’d like one now please!
Thank you! It’s 5pm somewhere, right?
I have never tried a Caipirinha, but it sounds amazing – and that sugar cane liquor – I need to find that. Thank you for participating, this looks delicious! Cheers!
Terri, they really are addictive! Just like kool-aid for grown ups! And thank you for hosting and allowing me to participate in such an epic event!
How did you know I love Caipirinhas? They are the bomb and a perfect way to celebrate a special day. Thank you for being such a big part of my birthday. I can not tell you how much you love and support means to me. I hope we have the opportunity to meet IRL soon. Thank you for making my birthday such a special day!
It truly was an honor to celebrate your birthday with such great friends and family. Next year! I’m there at #FWCon! Promise!
This sounds absolutely delicious! I think I’m going to start “experimenting” more with cocktails too! 😉
Thank you. Me, too! I had fun experimenting with this one. Host a cocktail creation party?
Looks great!
Thank you!
Love love LOVE this drink!!
Thank you, Bobbi!
I will gladly let ANYONE make this for my birthday! YUM!
Ditto! Thank you!
It looks like all your experiments really paid off with a gorgeous, gorgeous drink for Isabel!! LOVE!
Thank you! It had to be a special drink for a special woman!
I love the pineapple and coconut flavors together, yum!
Me, too! Thank you!
Such a perfect summer cocktail for a celebration!
Thank you!
Traditional caipirinhas are delicious, but your version with coconut and pineapple sounds even more delicious!!
Thank you! I love them, too! Coastal Flats by us makes the best ones. I couldn’t resist not making some for Isabel.
That looks YUMMY!
Thank you!
Christie, I’d never have known that you’re not a mixologist – this caipirinha colada is totally pro! And super delicious. I looooove caipirinhas and I love pina coladas so cheers to you combining them into one amazing drink. I totally agree with everything you said about Isabel and Sunday Supper. It feels like family!
Thank you, Nancy! I really don’t mix drinks without a recipe, but maybe I’ll try that more often now. 🙂 And yes, it truly is a family.
You know, this cocktail would make for some excellent conversation during Isabel’s party because I had never heard of a caipirinha. I like its creativity.
Oh. DB! You’re missing out on the caipirinhas. You must have one even if I have to schlep the stuff and make them next year at #FWCon.
What a perfect celebratory cocktail.
Thank you!
What a wonderful surprise for Isabel!! I would love it if you would link this up to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black – a weekly cocktail linkup!
I definitely will next week, Pam! Thank you!
I could sip on one of these! She is going to love this cocktail!
Thank you! I hope she does.
It sure does look good! I’m a big fan of caphirinhas and can’t wait to try your colada one.
I love them, too, Renee! I can’t wait to hear how you like it!
These look so refreshing and delightful!
Thank you. They really are…and addictive!
Yum! A great drink for a celebration!
Thank you!