Rum blends, juicing pineapples, late 70’s pop music, and a special little something called “coco biz” — these are all on the menu in this week’s episode, which focuses on the Piña Colada. Leading our tropical escape is Ivy Mix, owner of Brooklyn’s Leyenda, author of Spirits of Latin America, and co-founder of the Speed Rack competition. Listen on (or read below) to discover Mix’s Piña Colada recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe! 

Ivy Mix’s Piña Colada Recipe 

Ingredients 

- 1 ounce Novo Fogo Cachaça 

- ¾ ounce Don Q rum 

- ¼ ounce El Dorado 3 Year Old 

- ¾ ounce fresh pineapple juice 

- 1 ounce “Coco Biz” (equal parts Coco Lopez and full fat coconut milk) 

- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice

- 1 tsp simple syrup 

Garnish: 

- Freshly grated nutmeg 

- Pineapple frond 

- Jamaican dark rum float 

Directions 

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with one ice cube. 

2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled and aerated. 

3. Strain into a crushed-ice-filled collins glass. 

4. Float a small amount of Jamaican dark rum on top and garnish with nutmeg and pineapple fronds. 

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