Ingredients:

  • 3 oz White Rum (for Daiquiri layer)
  • 1 cup packed Frozen Strawberries (hulled)
  • 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio sugar/water)
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Ice (optional, for Daiquiri)
  • 3 oz White Rum (for Colada layer)
  • 3 oz Cream of Coconut (e.g., Coco López)
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 cup Crushed Ice (for Colada layer)
  • 2 Pineapple wedges or spears (for garnish)
  • 2 Maraschino Cherries (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Chill the Glassware: Place your serving glasses (Hurricane or Highball) in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. This is crucial for maintaining the layered shape.
  2. Prep Simple Syrup: If not using store-bought, heat equal parts sugar and water until dissolved. Cool completely before starting the recipe.
  3. Add 3 oz White Rum, 1 cup packed frozen strawberries, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz simple syrup, and 1/2 cup crushed ice (optional) into the blender jug. Pulse and blend until the mixture is completely smooth and very thick—it should have the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
  4. Hold and Stabilise Daiquiri: Transfer the red mixture immediately to a small container or bowl and place it in the freezer for 5 minutes while you prepare the Piña Colada layer.
  5. Quickly rinse and dry the blender jug thoroughly. Add 3 oz White Rum, 3 oz Cream of Coconut, 1 oz Pineapple Juice, 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks, and 1 cup crushed ice. Blend until perfectly smooth and slushy. Ensure this mixture is also very thick; it should not pour easily.
  6. Remove the chilled glasses and the stabilized Strawberry Daiquiri mixture. Gently spoon the Daiquiri mix into the bottom third of the chilled glass. Tamp it down slightly to create a flat, solid base.
  7. Gently spoon the Piña Colada mixture directly on top of the red layer. Work slowly and use the back of the spoon to gently smooth the surface as you build the layer up to the rim.
  8. Garnish the drink with a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, and a sturdy straw. Serve immediately while frozen.