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Piña Colada Cocktail with spiced Devon Rum

July 2, 2020 by Lucy Foxell 39 Comments

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Small-batch premium spiced rum from the Devon Rum Company.

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The piña colada is one of the world’s best-loved cocktails, a creamy, frothy concoction of rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. The piña colada was created in Puerto Rico in the 1950s, but the identity of the bartender who first mixed up this iconic rum-based cocktail is still not certain.  It quickly became such a popular drink that several bartenders claimed they had invented it. At the Caribe Hilton, one of the premier luxury hotels in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan, it is reported that Hollywood legend Joan Crawford declared after tasting one of the hotel’s piña coladas, that it was “better than slapping Bette Davis in the face.”

A more romantic story claims that the piña colada was the brainchild of the 19th-century Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresi, who was said to have boosted the morale of his crew by giving them a pick-me-up drink of white rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. 

Pina Colada Cocktail
However, it seems likely that this modern-day tropical cocktail couldn’t have been developed until the 1954 invention of a key ingredient, Coco Lopez, a pre-made cream of coconut, which was developed by University of Puerto Rico agriculture professor Ramon Lopez-Irizarry, who blended cream from the hearts of Caribbean coconuts with natural cane sugar, very soon the island started using Coco Lopez as an integral part of their piña coladas. Coco Lopez even supplied the Caribe Hilton with blenders and hired a piano player to perform while bartenders served up complimentary piña coladas to hotel guests, according to the “Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America”.

My own first taste of this Caribbean beach cocktail was in the ’80s and feeling somewhat nostalgic I thought I would try my hand at restoring the tropical glamour of the piña colada cocktail by making this classic at home.
Devon Rum Co - Premium spiced rum
I recently received a bottle of small-batch premium spiced rum which is expertly and ethically crafted in Devon by the Devon Rum Company.

The Devon Rum Company was founded by David Seear, who after thirty years in the city working in recruitment decided to up sticks and head to the seaside. After conducting extensive research that showed that although once reserved as the favoured tipple of sea dogs and Cuban bartenders, rum is increasingly appreciated by a new generation of tastemakers who are flexing their taste buds in new directions. Thus, Seear set about creating a premium spiced rum that celebrates the rolling seas of the South West.
 
This rum is a delicious drink in itself, a tipple of all tipples. It’s bright burnt amber in colour, smooth and warmly spiced with wonderful aromas of charred orange peel, notes of caramel, hints of cardamom, and a smack of zesty peppercorn. 

The Devon Rum Company’s unique blend of pot and column-stilled rum is created in close partnership with one of the world’s leading blenders and importers of traditional Caribbean rum sourced in Jamaica and Guyana. Made by mixing distillery strength nectar with soft Devon spring water to bring it down to a drinking strength of 40% ABV, it is then infused with a unique blend of aromatic spices, pepper, and citrus zest.  

Unlike many alternative spiced rums, they add no vanilla, sugar or colouring and have concentrated on the quality of the base rum, a carefully crafted recipe and sourcing quality natural ingredients to deliver this delightful spirit. 

Devon Rum is excellent on its own but it also great as a piña colada cocktail base. I rather like dark golden rum in my piña coladas, with the sunny, spicy flavours shining through.
Pina Colada
I used Devon Rum Company’s golden rum, coconut milk, and fresh pineapple, however, this classic rum cocktail recipe can be adapted to your taste. You can substitute the dark rum with white rum if you prefer and coconut cream is just as good as milk. You don’t have to blend in the fresh pineapple, but I liked the extra fruity taste. It’s quick and easy to make, all you need is rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk, ice, garnish, and a blender.

The result was quite delicious…all I need now is to be transported to a beautiful sunny beach in Puerto Rico.
Pina Colada
The delicious spiced rum from the Devon Rum Company is crafted with passion, using quality, ethically sourced products and is available to buy online for home delivery, and in select artisan shops. 

Devon Rum Company

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Pina Colada Cocktail
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Piña Colada
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
 
Makes 2 cocktails
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 174 kcal
Author: Lucy Foxell
Ingredients
  • 120 ml pineapple juice
  • 60 ml dark rum
  • 60 ml coconut milk or cream
  • A few chunks of diced fresh pineapple and a wedge to garnish
Instructions
  1. Pulse all the ingredients together with some ice in a blender
  2. Pour into a highball or tall glass and garnish with pineapple.

For an alternative Spiced Rum cocktail, try this Spiced Rum Mojito recipe

Filed Under: Cocktails and Drinks, Recipes

About Lucy Foxell

Lucy comes from a background in the Theatre. She loves to soak up the wealth of live theatre and cultural activities London offers. She's passionate about photography and an enthusiastic and fervent traveller, keen to explore as much of the world as possible. A ‘bon vivant’, she's always up for a party and at her happiest with a glass of champagne in hand

Comments

  1. cat jamison says

    October 22, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Delicious!! I’m definitely trying this

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  2. lynn neal says

    October 19, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    This looks delicious, I didn’t knoe they make rum in Devon!

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  3. pete c says

    October 11, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    one of my favourites anyway but the spiciness gives it an extra tasty kick

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  4. Peter Watson says

    October 11, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    This is simply awesome

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  5. Vicky Cole says

    October 5, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    This sounds delicious would love to try

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  6. Andrew Petrie says

    October 5, 2020 at 6:25 am

    I just love the ingredients but would probably add a little more rum !

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  7. Chris Arnold says

    September 24, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    I’ve never been much of a fan of Pina Colada but this version sounds a lot more interesting!

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  8. Irene Murdoch says

    September 24, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Sounds delicious and I love the idea of the spiced rum

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  9. Michelle Ptak says

    September 24, 2020 at 6:33 am

    We love Piña Colada, going away next weekend so I am going to get the ingredients for this to take with us!! Will be a nice surprise for hubby!

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  10. Tracey Hallmark says

    September 23, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    This sounds so delicious and a recipe I’ll be trying out for sure I love Pina Colada cocktails

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  11. Adrian Bold says

    September 22, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    This sounds refreshing. I love a good rum cocktail.

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  12. Corpely.com says

    August 25, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    This smooth and well-rounded cask-aged rum is one of the best rums for pina coladas. A favorite among bartenders and classic cocktail enthusiasts, El Dorado is defined by hints of citrus, coconut, and vanilla.

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  13. A.E. ADKINS says

    August 16, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    This sounds fabulous and the addition of spiced rum would give it an interesting twist.

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    • Leanne Pearson says

      September 4, 2020 at 8:07 am

      Absolutely love Pina Colada! Always looking at ways to spice it up!

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  14. Melissa Lee says

    August 15, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    Ooh this looks delicious! I am so into Pina Coladas now after lockdown. It just seemed to be something I started drinking. It reminds me of lovely sunny holidays a few years back.

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  15. Tracy Higgs says

    August 8, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    Ooh, I need to try this, Pina Colda is my favourite cocktail.

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  16. Sylvia Paul says

    August 8, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    I love the sound of spiced rum, I bet this tastes amazing

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  17. Ian Walmsley says

    August 8, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Hmmmm……..

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  18. Natalie Gillham says

    August 8, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Piña Colada is my favourite cocktail and this recipe is delicious thanks x

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  19. Rebecca Walker says

    August 8, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    this would be ideal to drink in the garden on a new bench

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  20. Janine H says

    August 8, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    I used to hate a Piña Colada but my hubby bought me one on holiday in Portugal a few years ago and changed my mind, now I love them, I think it was because I’d only tasted a Malibu version in the past with way too much pineapple juice in it. This version sounds really yummy so I’ll be trying it out very soon, in fact as soon as I get myself a bottle of rum

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  21. Katrina Adams says

    August 7, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    This sounds delicious and perfect for the hot weather we’ve been having, to sit outside on a bench in the garden and enjoy.

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  22. Barbara Webster says

    August 7, 2020 at 7:43 am

    A Piña Colada Cocktail is one of my all time favourite cocktails, I shall have to try it with spiced Devon Rum. It looks delicious.

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  23. Charlotte isobelle says

    August 6, 2020 at 9:22 am

    I love spiced rum I never thought about using it like this.

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  24. A S,Edinburgh says

    August 5, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    That rum sounds gorgeous, what a lovely way to serve it!

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  25. Alison Johnson says

    August 4, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    This coctail sounds amazing. Making it with spiced rum is something I haven’t considered before in my piña colada.

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  26. Lisa Rickard says

    August 4, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Wow This looks amazing

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  27. Kim Neville says

    August 4, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    Would be perfect for enjoying in our sunny garden and relaxing on our bench

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  28. Robyn Clarke says

    August 4, 2020 at 7:19 am

    That sounds amazing and much easier than I imagined. will be making some this weekend. Thanks!

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  29. Rebecca Beesley says

    July 27, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    love a good pina colada and this looks like it tastes amazing!

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  30. Sara Goodman says

    July 19, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    Perfect for the summer, and enjoying it on a beautiful bench in my garden would be the ultimate summer indulgence!!!

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  31. Linda Revell says

    July 14, 2020 at 8:32 am

    Pina colada is alwaysmy go to cocktail when I’m away on my holidays because it’s so refreshing!! Although I haven’t tried it with Devon Spiced Rum I’d love to try it!

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  32. Claire Willmer says

    July 13, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    This is my favourite cocktail when on holiday! This looks fantastic will have to give it a try, thank you!

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  33. Sally Collingwood says

    July 13, 2020 at 9:17 am

    So delicious!

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  34. Rich Tyler says

    July 12, 2020 at 10:43 pm

    Sounds lush

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  35. Susan Smith says

    July 12, 2020 at 9:55 am

    Oh wow, this sounds absolutely wonderful perfect for sitting on a bench in the garden enjoying the weather,

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  36. Maya Russell says

    July 12, 2020 at 9:27 am

    This sounds absolutely delicious! I love Pina Colada but have not tried it with spiced rum. Will do now. I’d like to enjoy it on a bench from Garden Benches.

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  37. Michelle Smith says

    July 11, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    This sounds amazing

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  38. Lyndsey cooksey says

    July 11, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    Yum, this is the cocktail that I would go for! I love pineapples and I would find this refreshing.

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