How to make a Pina Colada - shaken, not blended 😉

[@user-ty8vz5lj1z]

This accent just makes the whole video 10 times better!

[@swn69]

How anyone can thumbs down this lass is baffling to me. She's cute as a button, has a great accent, and she is obviously a great bartender!

[@BehindtheBar]

Haha thanks for the support!

[@unmengr5029]

Finally found what I was really looking for. Had to go through many videos to reach at this one, but it was completely worth every second. Awesome video and a perfect drink.

[@boozeontherocks]

Great cocktail. I love the addition of the Pineapple glass. thank you!

[@BehindtheBar]

🍍

[@sggjose]

This drink is just lovely. Like others have mentioned, the Painkiller is another favorite. A couple months ago I tried the Piña Verde variation, substituting Green Chartreuse for the rum. Another super tasty amazing drink.

[@BehindtheBar]

The Painkiller is definitely on the list, seems to be really popular with you guys!

[@smarsalis65]

Thanks for this! I get piercing headaches from frozen drinks, and was looking for a shaken version from a reliable source to satisfy my thirst. Cheers!

[@Hellgrinde]

I absolutely adore how she pronounces “cherry”. Great video as always 👌

[@murilo9992]

I've just discovered your channel and I'm loving it! You and Steve are my favorites.

[@BehindtheBar]

His smile is better.

[@murilo9992]

@@BehindtheBar Your words Cara...

[@ipsaahuja6919]

The great content and her amazing accent is what makes me keep coming back to this channel!

[@BehindtheBar]

Thank you Ipsa!

[@ipsaahuja6919]

Cynthia Summers sorry to disappoint you, but we have!

[@CoachVinoLLC]

One of the great cocktails of all time! 🇵🇷🍹

[@BehindtheBar]

💯

[@patrickfulmer9596]

I like to substitute a little dark rum for part of the light rum. It helps the rum come through for experienced drinkers.

[@Sheldonipudeli]

Hands down my favorite channel on KZbin!

[@BehindtheBar]

Thank you Klint!

[@elisaninis]

The problem with time zones is that I now want to drink piña colada at 9am of a sunny monday 😆

[@holyglockamole8608]

I dont understand how that's problem;-)

[@seb0906]

Time zone is indeed a little issue. In UK it's 7:20am and after watching your video it makes me feel thirsty. Anyway, coffee first and thank you for your video. Cheers.

[@the-chillian]

Time zones are why it's always 5pm. Somewhere.

[@epiccollision]

@@holyglockamole8608 hey most of us can do that now any way , just put it in a mug!

[@bosselind8905]

Must say that you are the best teacher I ever had

[@SolCrown80]

Great call on the rum, Plantation makes excellent stuff. The Plantation 5-year is one of my absolute favorite aged rums and it is even quite cheap.

[@Cuix]

Oooh, if you do end up making a "frozen drinks" episode, I would love if it included particular tips for making the recipes in high volumes for parties! I'm also really, REALLY loving the hints for a bar environment, thank you so much for those!

[@BehindtheBar]

For sure!

[@epiccollision]

Mass “frozen drinks” usually needs a special dispenser that can be had at beverage supply or Amazon to keep everything flowing correctly

[@benjaminhasselberg]

This is the best channel about cocktails on youtube

[@BehindtheBar]

Thank you Benjamin!

[@jimmydavid9674]

Love your work, amazing video's. Keep em coming x

[@BehindtheBar]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@ChemicalMarco]

Pina colada (and its "grown-up" cousin The Painkiller) are by far my favourite tiki style drinks, although someone may argue that Pina Colada it's not strictly a Tiki drink. Great content as usual! Cheers!

[@BehindtheBar]

I would definitely call it Tropical rather than Tiki, but I’d also be too relaxed to argue semantics if I had one 😜

[@davidcouriel7834]

Great episode. Thanks! I suggest you try it with Don Q white

[@cedricbasuel8206]

Looking forward to your frozen cocktail vids! 🍹

[@julianweishaupt9139]

To whomever is editing these videos: Nice transition at 3:51 !

[@melindahutton8504]

I want!! Looks amazing. ☺️

[@BehindtheBar]

🍍

[@MrRossman2]

You have never been more wrong! The Pina Colada song IS the catchiest song of all time! This is abundantly clear and absolutely in arguable! The rest of the video was awesome. I think I know what I'm drinking tonight.

[@BehindtheBar]

😂

[@MrRossman2]

@@cynthiasummers8180 I think you are correct.

[@BehindtheBar]

Ross Matoi Cynthia has been making mean comments all over my videos so I think she’s drinking alone too 😉

[@MrRossman2]

@@BehindtheBar (Shhhhhhhh. I think Cynthia is hitting on me) 😉

[@darrenmaybee9639]

love the glass

[@BehindtheBar]

🍍

[@youngprince3330]

I only now came across your channel and I Love Love you already been binge watching all night. I like how you give the history behind your recipes you 're surely educating. Thanks for devotion and yes please do a frozen cocktail tutorial. Much Love Candice from Trinidad. Oh I love your accent.

[@BehindtheBar]

Thanks so much pal, glad you like it!

[@ItsMe-fs4df]

Love me a Pina Colada. I'm always a little sad when I order one out and about, and you end up with a crushed ice one (same with a daiquiri). Definitely a fun favourite!

[@BehindtheBar]

There’s a time and a place for drinks like that- barefoot on the beach haha!

[@ItsMe-fs4df]

@@BehindtheBar Assuming that won't be for a while lol, definitely won't be needing it in Wellington atm 😆

[@WokWithMe]

Nice! May I ask where I can get such glass? Love it!

[@BehindtheBar]

Get yourself a sister in law with an obsession with vintage glassware and you might be lucky enough to get one for Christmas…haha!

[@WokWithMe]

@@BehindtheBar LOL! My brothers are all taken, unfortunately, haha! I´d rather find a partner for myself with such obsession. LOL

[@Helliconia54]

I love the Pina colada. We make it when at the local beach. Shaken not stirred.

[@ajwatson9974]

Fortunately we have fresh pineapples all year round here in Barbados Pina Colada my favourite cocktail..

[@BehindtheBar]

Jealous!

[@ritesh1758]

will make it myself ☺️

[@holyglockamole8608]

Yes I'd love one on frozen drinks!

[@AM-cy8mh]

As a Puerto Rican myself watching this video, I'm sad I did not see a Puerto Rican rum. Don Q is the best rum for this drink. It's good you mentioned both bars that claim the origins. Great video!

[@BehindtheBar]

A few people have mentioned Don Q now but I hadn’t heard of it- it doesn’t actually look like it’s imported here 😔 someone will have to smuggle me a bottle!

[@lrvogt1257]

My wife and I played around with your recipe and came up with this. 2 Plantation 3-Stars, 2 Dole pineapple juice, 1 Coco Lopez, 1/4 Lime Juice, 1/8 Giffard Orgeat. The lime adds a touch of tartness to the pineapple and the orgeat adds a subtle nuttiness to the coconut. I plan to try some other rums with this but we're very pleased with the results so far.

[@BehindtheBar]

Yum!

[@lrvogt1257]

@@BehindtheBar let me know what you think when you taste it.

[@D_ytAcct]

Thanks - this seems a lot more doable at home! definitely going to try once I get some cream of coconut; I bought a pineapple/coconut juice the other week and it gave me some yearning for pina colada (not to mention the earworm of the song!).

[@maitaioneon]

Since Coco Lopez or Coco Real isn't available everywhere and, like you say, it's more expensive than its base components, I suggest making your own. It's super, super easy. Just combine a can of unsweetened coconut cream with the same amount of simple syrup (1:1 water and granulated sugar) and a pinch of salt (1 teaspoon). For service, it's much easier to use because it pours easily and doesn't get stuck in the jigger. It's inexpensive. It's delicious. It has no additional additives so you know what's in it. Win Win Win.

[@BehindtheBar]

Great advice and definitely how I’ve done it in a service environment! Every now and then you just want those artificial preservatives though 😋 haha!

[@sephiroth4488]

When you say "same amount" do you mean mass or weight? Should I just fill up the empty can with simple syrup?

[@maitaioneon]

@@sephiroth4488 yes that’s fine. If you want to be scientifically exact (not necessary here) then do it by weight.

[@sephiroth4488]

@@maitaioneon got it, thanks!

[@tamar597]

Love frozen drinks! Please make an episode on them

[@NitroCerber]

My wife loves pinacoladas, gotta mix up one to four of those on friday nights quite often. I usually mix light rum with aged one 2 to 1, tends to work just right.

[@BehindtheBar]

I’m coming to Friday nights at your house!

[@NitroCerber]

@@BehindtheBar you are sure as hell welcome!

[@ippolea]

Would love to watch some frozen series or something like that

[@bendakstarkiller1270]

1:50 - couldn't agree more. I tried making pińa coladas with fresh pineapple juice and with pieces of pineapple as well and the most tasty version, for me, is with store-bought pineapple "juice". Let's not get overzealous here- we aren't making nutritious drinks here anyway ;)

[@ScottKorin]

I like the idea of the frozen drink episode. It feels like it makes sense to put multiple frozen drinks together into one episode

[@BehindtheBar]

Then we only have to set up a blender once 😜

[@yvelf]

the description is spot-on correct!!! I'm truly amazed at the accuracy of the details on where exactly they were concocted. I'm Puertorican and the story you said is the correct one. the only difference would be that we use local rum, Don Q (we only use bacardi to clean engines...) excellent vid!!! excellent channel!!!

[@BehindtheBar]

Oh I’m so glad to hear that! Took a bit of untangling haha. I don’t think we can get Don Q here- I’ll have to find someone to smuggle me some!

[@the-chillian]

@@cynthiasummers8180 On the history of the drink, methinks.

[@yvelf]

Cynthia Summers yeah! By using the original ingredients. Its a simple drink to make, yet soo many people use cheap knockoffs instead of the real ingredients. They do make a difference!

[@StanQualen]

Add Weiss Bars...awesome

[@JoeyIndolos]

Nice glass too! 😀

[@BehindtheBar]

Couldn’t not 🍍 🍍

[@rba9693]

which cocktail cherries do you use? i love luxarado ones but they are expensive!

[@BehindtheBar]

I use Morello generally- at Bomba we use Griottes Morello cherries but they’re not particular cheap either I’m afraid! Marco Polo ones are decent as well 😊

[@radsy5821]

Nice! Painkiller next?

[@blinked025]

I consider Australia pretty tropical. Would love to live there some day!

[@BehindtheBar]

So did I before I moved to Melbourne 🙄 other parts are and we have our moments, but this was filmed in the dead of rainy winter!

[@holyglockamole8608]

quick ? how long does coco lopez last? I mostly make drinks at home and sometimes its just me drinking and i dont want a whole can to go to waste for one or two drinks. Can i store it in a flip seal bottle (or whatever they are called) and put it in the fridge?

[@BehindtheBar]

Absolutely, it’s loaded with sugar so not too delicate haha. Treat it the same as you would condensed milk- store it in the fridge (not in the can obviously) and try to use it within a few weeks.

[@robertsharpe4414]

Way better drink than I've been shown cara your top of the Premier league I'm going to make one now in good ol rainy London Town be safe

[@BehindtheBar]

Hope you enjoyed Robert!

[@svenlundqvist2370]

SO mouthwatering. And I loved your intro - so appreciated. ... and also the rest of course. Had to see it three times, smiling each time. The evening drink. Yes to episode on frozen ones. I'd certainly like to get some idea on how much ice to use, since it varies a lot between recipes.

[@BehindtheBar]

So glad you enjoyed Sven! I’ll have to get the blender out for sure.

[@poltergeistx]

From Puerto Rico here! Thanks for tackling this one! Also, I think the Caribe Hilton story is the true one, but no one really knows (not that we really care that much lol). You should try to get some Don Q rum!

[@BehindtheBar]

You’re roughly the 10th person to tell me that haha, it doesn’t look like anyone imports it here 😔 someone has to smuggle me some! Thanks for the kind words!

[@jamescusick9903]

Could you use Bacardi instead ? Or any other white rum left from Christmas

[@BehindtheBar]

Definitely! This is a really forgiving drink, even not so nice rum (which Bacaradi definitely doesn’t fall in to 😋) still makes a yum one 😊

[@johnbuckley4444]

Trader Vic Bergeron called this drink a Bahia. The ratios were a little different (he used 3 oz of pineapple juice), but it is nonetheless delicious, and doesn't give your brain freeze. I usually make one for my wife every time I make a Mai Tai for myself.

[@eduardovasquez6331]

Great video! Did you ever make a frozen version?😋

[@BehindtheBar]

I didn’t actually, but a few other frozen drinks if you’re interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ana4ZamqqdusZpI

[@eduardovasquez6331]

@@BehindtheBar Well we never had Hurricanes before and LOVED your Hurricane recipe, actually addicted to them! Lol If it matters, we would REALLY appreciate a frozen Piña Colada recipe from you, even without a video, but those are obviously a plus! Thanks again for sharing your talents and look forward to future videos!! 😊

[@dinesharavinth3947]

Super your clips are awesome🧡... Colada is one of my favourite... usually i use to blend that with more pineapples and add small amount of fresh coconut cream thats my favourite may to make this....

[@BehindtheBar]

Sounds delicious!

[@packiej909]

Love these videos. Thanks!

[@BehindtheBar]

Thanks Pat!

[@haiderchaudhary1399]

Would seedlip work with making a pina colada

[@BehindtheBar]

I haven’t honestly tried it (I tend to find Virgin Coladas are yummy just omitting the rum) but i reckon the Spice one could work very well!

[@artificialinsolence3182]

If you like Piña Coladas And getting caught in the rain If you're not into yoga If you have half a brain If you like making love at midnight In the dunes on the cape Then I'm the love that you've looked for Write to me, and escape

[@truthstillmatters59]

I hope to hell you are a woman. Otherwise I may have just gone gay for you.

[@mattcat65]

Just about any day is made better when a Rupert Holmes song is playing!

[@thibmaek]

Can I just make this with the can of coconut milk (which has creamy texture) that I add to a curry? Seems like a great way to use leftover coconut milk from curries

[@sggjose]

You can. It won't be exactly the same, but it'll work. Use at least a 1:1 ratio by weight of coconut milk to sugar and add a pinch of salt. Heat up on a sauce pan and stir until dissolved. Bottle and it's ready to go!

[@BehindtheBar]

What Jose said! Haha

[@williamcrane1]

The drink, and in this instance, Cara, are classics!

[@williamcrane1]

Cynthia Summers Cara is an excellent presenter, her instructional videos are well produced, and interesting. Your comment is a pure non sequitur.

[@tathagatabhowmick2581]

What is OTT garnish?

[@BehindtheBar]

OTT just stands for over the top, so anything extra and out there. More is more 🍍 🍹!

[@ronitsharma5377]

Hey another great content. The only thing which I don’t understand is- “What is that OTT garnish mean.

[@BehindtheBar]

Thanks Ronit! OTT means ‘Over The Top’, as in very flamboyant and colourful 😊

[@robweaver566]

I watch so many booze channels (don't judge me!) and can't believe I haven't seen your videos before. I've watched a bunch now and really like them so please keep up the good work! :)

[@BehindtheBar]

Thanks so much Rob, glad to have you!

[@captn.gundam4977]

I love seeing your videos after class (college of course) gives me some good knowledge and options on what to have for drinks later in the day. Awesome content!!!! you never disappoint :)

[@BehindtheBar]

Thank you so much pal!

[@rpfree]

The Pina Colada I had with fresh pineapple juice AND fresh coconut cream (!) was pretty much the best cocktail I've ever had in my life. If I had to pay for it, I would think $50 would be about right (ever tried to make fresh coconut cream?).

[@BehindtheBar]

😋

[@douga1966]

Coco Real is also good and it comes in a squeeze bottle

[@BehindtheBar]

Good shout!

[@connorcarrigan5958]

Awesome video as always. Have you tried making it with the Plantation Pineapple Rum?

[@BehindtheBar]

I have, that would probably be the only exception to my ‘no spiced or flavoured rums’ rule as the pineapple flavour is not at all artificial 😋

[@alexandersahlman4212]

So So Good & dietetic too. LOL Why is the frozen version even more calories?

[@BehindtheBar]

Is it?

[@dileepyellu]

That background music...☺️

[@little_billy]

Oh, yes, the frozen ones are delicious too

[@holyglockamole8608]

So I finally made this drink and had one for the first time in my life and sobriety has never been so difficult lol. Your specs made this a delicious boozy fruity cocktail. I used coco real but amazing drink, too short

[@BehindtheBar]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@wdkerbow]

Nice work on this one, appreciate the history lesson up front too! One tip I use (when I make Painkillers) is to pour the coconut in the jigger first, then use the rest of the ingredients to help wash away the remainder that never seems to get poured out. Well done as usual! When is the Painkiller video coming?! (More lovely history there too)

[@BehindtheBar]

Everyone is asking for a Painkiller, will have to be on the list! Good tip, I haven’t worked in a bar where I’ve been making lots for a while so I forgot about that one!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

I will be the first to say I do not like them... I kid they are great and fun to play around with. I did one year for this and pain killer equal 2:1 coconut milk to sweeten condensed milk that was on par to coco lopez but richer in creaminess ... Ah the fun of experimenting. Great video!

[@TheTribalBarGuy]

Ah Piña Colada - such a beautiful drink. I don't have access to Coco Lopez, but some commercial coconut creams are too sweet, so I personallyI prefer unsweetened coconut cream and adding simple syrup to taste. In any case it is a wonderful drink. Great video again!

[@BehindtheBar]

Totally fair enough, it is full on but I love it haha. When I was wee my Granny used to give me half cans of condensed milk and a spoon, so this is kind of like a tropical version of that treat 😜

[@Hedonophobia]

Used to just get a fresh coconut and put loads of Plantation Pineapple in it and call it a day.

[@BehindtheBar]

Definitely not a bad call!

[@MixDrink]

Отличный вариант коктейля, его очень любит моя мама ))) Я же предпочитаю безалкогольную версию

[@tbjtbj4786]

I know we talked about a hurricane part before. But the way they keep rolling in. You might want to try and find one and come over and enjoy the crazy at least once. Lol I do have to say this is a different style of pina colada. Every one I have ever had in a bar or restaurant were slushy or like a milkshake. Thats around the gulf coast both in Florida and Alabama.

[@BehindtheBar]

Definitely room for both types in the world!

[@little_billy]

Great to see you !!! Keep at it

[@bobbytoledoofficial8166]

I love it with Malibu Rhum

[@the-chillian]

I bought Coco Lopez for the first time the other day, because the liquor store didn't have Real brand, which is what I usually use. I guess it's OK, although I cut my finger on the damn can. The Painkiller is my usual tiki drink, but if I don't have OJ I make a Pina Colada instead. The rum I usually use is Mount Gay. I like your proportions here. I typically use 3oz of pineapple juice instead, but that's mostly because it's half a can so it works out well for making it at home without "extra" pineapple juice to keep around. I guess I could still use equal amounts of rum, but that leaves the coconut cream a bit approximate.

[@darrenmaybee9639]

do you mind if i be rude?... im trying to place your accent but im really strugling to work it out... x love these videos

[@BehindtheBar]

Thanks Darren! It’s Scottish but I’ve lived in Australia for a while.

[@darrenmaybee9639]

@@BehindtheBar i thought so but at first i was thinking irish... but u sounded scottish... i couldnt make my mind up lol i guess accents can vary alot in different areas of scotland like they can in england... and im sure the same in australia😃

[@VolvoCommand]

Frozen drinks please!

[@SteveAbrahall]

Hmmm breakfast drink ?

[@SteveAbrahall]

@@cynthiasummers8180 Well if you have problems with that sort of thing may be you should not be watching... Stay safe and happy

[@MrMoney331]

MMMM time to pretend i'm on a beach while my toddler yells and probably jumps on me! thanks.

[@BehindtheBar]

Haha I’m sure they would be doing the same on a beach anyway!

[@bushwood1676]

I sometimes put a bit of orgeat in mine, actually tastes ok with it

[@BehindtheBar]

I’m sure it would!

[@radsy5821]

Cara, do you have any bartender secrets for making virgin versions of cocktails? Assuming it's not as simple as "don't put booze in". Video idea?

[@TheKidTalkChannel]

Behind the camera Josh here. My daughters and I made what we dubbed a "Beach at Sunset" by making this without rum then floated cranberry juice on top (basically using up the left over ingredients!). The sweetness & tartness was a fun combination, and it looked pretty cool, but not sure if you're thinking for kids or for yourself. Cara might have some advice on something a little more balanced.

[@BehindtheBar]

I definitely agree with Josh, this one is a great one to literally just leave out the rum and add either cranberry or something like lime to give it an extra bit of bite. Tiki drinks in general are good for that as they are quite fruity and forgiving - a favourite at the bar is equal parts pineapple and grapefruit juice (90ml), 20ml orgeat and 30ml lime. But it’s definitely a good episode idea!

[@miksologia]

I have tried fresh pineapple and canned juice and to be honest, there is no difference in the end product. I make my own coconut cream from coconut milk and sugar. I think I'll make a couple alcohol free versions this weekend.

[@dileepyellu]

Hey by the way are we alone in the universe??

[@BehindtheBar]

👽

[@abugaray4739]

Why not use PR rum!!!!

[@ARCSTREAMS]

why does the coco lopez look like its the oil on the bottom of the can? in other vids it's white like it should be and i would def not warm it as a bartender, you need to keep it cold and then mix it well before using

[@BehindtheBar]

Have you ever used Coco Lopez or something similar? Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, so it often separates. Warming does nothing to it other than make it easier to mix through (I’m not talking about actual heating here!), and of course shaking it brings it back down to the desired temperature while emulsifying- just a wee hack I picked up while churning out hundreds of Pina Coladas a week 😊

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@BehindtheBar yes i know coconut oil is typically solid at room temp and in the summer its liquid but this is suppose to be a cream of coconut and is more soft even when solid its easy to mix so it does not separate into oil and solid fat ,looked like you only used the oil part instead of remixing it properly as it should be like white milk

[@BehindtheBar]

@@ARCSTREAMS I mean I’m not sure what to say haha, we filmed in the middle of winter so it was separated, and I did mix it through (Coco Lopez is sort of a pearlescent creamy white, not a pure milky white). Hopefully you can see from the finished drink which is creamy...definitely one of the more odd criticisms I’ve received!

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@BehindtheBar yes ok i guess for some reason despite mixing it your coco lopez appears translucent so i was just curious is all, no need to take offense ,not odd at all just asking , turned out good

[@BehindtheBar]

@@ARCSTREAMS no offence taken, tone can be difficult on here- just thought it was funny cause I was like ‘promise I did’ haha. Thanks pal!

[@LizardKing0851]

I made it to 3:50 and gave up..., she won't shut up and make the drink.

[@sarahjanemary5252]

First one!!! Who loves Pina Coladas

[@BehindtheBar]

You’re always my #1 lovely 😊

[@raullruizz3883]

We all kn jlo created it to promote her coco Lopez

[@BehindtheBar]

😂

[@ultimakittygunn2085]

Frozen drinks!

[@brownpunk1794]

Pina colada originate in bangladesh my frends🙏🏿

[@dmscholl4]

I use the Barrachina recipe. A good Piña Colada is hard to beat. A bad frozen one made with a mix is awful. Hope people who’ve only had the bad ones give this a try.

[@BehindtheBar]

Keep it simple!

[@jamesprice4647]

Give me a Margarita any day! I loved my first Pina Colada like I loved my first Aperol Spritz, but it is just too sweet and can't imagine ordering one again! And it was a dreadful song, dreadful. Lovely rum, mind.

[@BehindtheBar]

😂

[@dayelele4731]

OMG she can’t stop talking

[@lucydg1]

Too long explanations!!!

[@wojomojo]

Marry me, Cara, then for honeymoon we can go to a tropical isle and drink all the pina colada and watch all the sunsets we want

[@phrides]

If you hadn't missed the opportunity to propose that honeymoon during hurricane season, so you could drink pina coladas and get caught in the rain, you would have had a better chance here.