Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about preparing meals under our Drinks & Cocktails category? Explore these expert tested tips:
What is the difference between Cream of Coconut and Coconut Cream?
This is the #1 mistake when making a Piña Colada! Cream of Coconut (like Coco López) is a highly sweetened, syrupy, emulsified product designed specifically for tropical drinks. Coconut Cream is unsweetened, thick, high-fat coconut milk. If you use Coconut Cream, your drink will taste bitter, watery, and greasy. Always buy Cream of Coconut!
Should I blend or shake my Piña Colada?
The blended (frozen) version is the popular modern standard and delivers a beautifully thick, dessert-like consistency. However, a shaken Piña Colada (served over crushed ice) is the historic classic and is preferred by purists who want to appreciate the clean rum and pineapple flavors without brain-freeze!