How to Make a Pitcher of Pina Coladas

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This creamy coconut and rum mixture is one of the most popular tropical cocktails. Make this cocktail drink for your friends in a pitcher-version.

Ingredients

Makes 10 7-ounce servings.

  • 4 cups (32 ounces) pineapple juice
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) light or gold rum
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) cream of coconut
  • 4 cups crushed ice
  • 10 half-slices pineapple, for garnish
  • 10 maraschino cherries, for garnish
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Preparing the Pitcher

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    Pour the ingredients (except the garnish and ice) into a pitcher that can hold 100 ounces. [1]
    • Stir the cream of coconut thoroughly before adding it into the pitcher.
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    Ensure everything is mixed thoroughly.
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    Allow the mixture to chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This drink can also be served immediately. [2]
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Serving the Cocktails

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    Give the mixture a final and rapid stir.
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    Distribute the pitcher mixture evenly between 8-ounce tall glasses. [3]
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    Add a half-slice of pineapple and maraschino cherry on the side of each glass. [4]
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Making Various Pina Colada Pitchers

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    Share them amongst your friends.
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    I need to make 5 gallons of pina coladas. Can you help me?
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    As there are 128 ounces in a gallon and the recipe yields about 70 ounces, multiplying all ingredients by nine would result in around 630 ounces, which is close to the 640 ounces in five gallons.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Pitcher that can hold at least 100 ounces
      • 8-ounce tall glasses

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      References

      1. Herbst, Sharon T. The Ultimate Guide to Pitcher Drinks Cool Cocktails for a Crowd. New York: Villard, 2009. Print.

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