What glass is a Piña Colada served in?

A hurricane glass. Its volume fits crushed ice, fruit juices and a towering garnish, and the shape tells everyone the drink is a party.

Is a Piña Colada shaken or stirred?

It is blended with ice until smooth.

About 6% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.1 US standard drinks (16 g of alcohol) per serve.

Roughly 323 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.

Yes. Aged Rum is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

Rum, pineapple and cream of coconut, blended smooth. Unapologetically tropical.

Add the white rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and lime juice to a blender with a cup of ice.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a hurricane glass.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge, a cocktail cherry and a cocktail umbrella.

Several San Juan bartenders claimed it in the 1950s and 60s, most famously at the Caribe Hilton. It has been Puerto Rico's national drink since 1978.

Created 1950s in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Listed as an official cocktail by the International Bartenders Association.

Bartender's tip: A squeeze of lime keeps all that sweetness in balance.

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What glass is a Piña Colada served in?: A hurricane glass. Its volume fits crushed ice, fruit juices and a towering garnish, and the shape tells everyone the drink is a party.
Is a Piña Colada shaken or stirred?: It is blended with ice until smooth.
How strong is a Piña Colada?: About 6% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.1 US standard drinks (16 g of alcohol) per serve.
How many calories are in a Piña Colada?: Roughly 323 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.
Can I make a Piña Colada without white rum?: Yes. Aged Rum is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

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