Lava Flow Cocktail
A tropical showstopper that swirls strawberry purée with a creamy coconut–pineapple blend and light + coconut rums—like a strawberry piña colada with beach-bar vibes.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring jigger
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Hurricane glass
- Cocktail spoon
- Cocktail umbrella or straw
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice plus a splash for purée
- 1 small banana
- 2 oz cream of coconut
- 1 cup crushed ice
- pineapple slice for garnish
Instructions
- Blend strawberries with a small splash of pineapple juice until smooth; set aside.
- In a clean blender, add banana, cream of coconut, remaining pineapple juice, light rum, coconut rum, and crushed ice; blend until creamy.
- Pour the strawberry purée into a hurricane glass, then slowly add the coconut mixture to create the lava swirl.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice or cocktail umbrella and serve immediately.
Notes
Frozen strawberries help keep the layers distinct. For a lighter drink, reduce the cream of coconut and add extra pineapple juice. Make it virgin by skipping the rums and adding more juice.