If you like piña coladas… you should probably try this recipe! Creamy, tropical, and made with Overherd oat milk powder. Shaken over ice and served with a pineapple garnish, obviously.
Ingredients
60ml coconut rum or white rum 150ml pineapple juice 80ml coconut milk 15g Overherd oat milk powder Agave syrup or sugar (optional, to taste) Pineapple, to garnish IceMethod
1 Add the rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and Overherd powder to a cocktail shaker.
2 Add a handful of ice and, if you like it sweeter, a little agave syrup or sugar.
3 Shake thoroughly until well combined and chilled.
4 Pour into a glass and serve with a pineapple garnish.
Tips
Shake it properly Give it a good, hard shake for 15 to 20 seconds. This chills the drink, combines the Overherd powder fully, and builds that signature frothy top.
Use chilled juice Starting with cold pineapple juice and coconut milk means the ice melts more slowly, keeping the drink creamy rather than diluted.
Taste before sweetening Pineapple juice and coconut rum are already quite sweet. Shake first, taste, and only add agave or sugar if it needs it.
FAQ
Can you make a piña colada with oat milk powder? Yes, and it adds a lovely creaminess. Overherd powder goes straight into the shaker with the other ingredients, giving the drink extra body without diluting it the way extra liquid milk would.
Do I need a cocktail shaker? A shaker gives the best result, but a jar with a tight-fitting lid works just as well. Add everything with ice, seal, and shake hard until combined and chilled. You can also blend with ice for a frozen version.
Can I make this into a frozen piña colada? Yes, add all the ingredients to a blender with a generous handful of ice. Blend until smooth for a slushie-style frozen piña colada. You may want to add a touch more Overherd powder to keep it creamy. Adding frozen pineapple chunks also helps produce a thicker drink.
Serving suggestions
01 Classic with pineapple A wedge of fresh pineapple on the rim and a cocktail umbrella if you're committing to the theme. Which you should be.
02 Frozen and blended Blend with ice for a thick, frozen version. Ideal for actual warm weather, or pretending it's warm weather.
03 Toasted coconut rim Rim the glass with a little agave and toasted coconut flakes for an extra tropical, slightly fancier finish.
Variations
Non-alcoholic (virgin colada) Leave out the rum and add a splash more pineapple juice, or a little coconut water. Every bit as creamy and tropical, minus the alcohol.
Extra creamy Increase the Overherd powder to 20g for an even richer, thicker drink. Particularly good in the frozen, blended version.
Strawberry colada Add a handful of frozen strawberries and blend for a pink, fruity twist. Works especially well as a frozen cocktail.
Spiced colada Swap the coconut or white rum for spiced rum and add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warmer, deeper flavour.
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