A great week begins with a delicious cocktail.
I know.. I know, it’s not even summer and I’m already busting out my cocktail recipes. But I have a perfect excuse for this. I had to create one for Valentines Day.
Heck. It was the excuse to have a glass (or two!) in this chilly Orlando weather.
This tastes amazing! Why?
Because it has coconut in it. I could blindly endorse any recipe that calls for coconut. For real.
The key to this deliciousness is to use pure coconut milk. From the source itself or a can. Do not use the creamers for your coffee. It’ll not work.
Since Valentine’s Day is at the horizon, let’s talk about relationships. How I met the love of my life, etc. You know… the deets.
Some of you might not know, but we actually eloped! You can read about all the shenanigans here. Nothing fancy, just how I met the Husband and what it took to be together.
Forever. Oh yeah. You are stuck with me, Mr.
Sounds like a sappy love story, huh? Read about it and let me know 🙂
In short, we survived through a long-and-strenuous-distance relationship. It wasn’t easy, but we made it. There will always be challenges in our lives, but at least we’ll face it together.
I love you sweetie, and cheers to a wonderful and loving union we share together 🙂
Makes 3 servings. Don’t ask me why 😉
Ingredients:
- 20 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/3 cup agave nectar or sugar*
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1/3 cup coconut rum
- 2 cups of ice
Directions:
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium. Add sliced fresh strawberries, agave/sugar and water. Stir and boil for 3 minutes or until syrup slightly thickens.
- Blend until smooth to create strawberry puree. Strain through fine mesh and keep aside.
- In a blender, add pineapple juice, light coconut milk, coconut rum, strawberry puree and ice. Blend until smooth.
- Serve in fancy glasses, garnish with strawberries and a sprinkle of red sugar crystals!
This quote pretty much sums up — me!
I’m into all that sappy stuff – a surprise picnic, nice dinner, or traveling. I’m kind of an old romantic — Will Estes
Now that we’ve shared our love story, tell me yours? Every relationship is unique and has its own story to tell 🙂
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Kiran,
This looks wonderful!! I will definitely try this Thursday. I hope you are well!
Markeisha
Markeisha — Hi my love! It’s been a while and I hope you are doing well. Did you get to try this recipe? Let me know how it tastes and please keep in touch. If you ever drop by in Orlando, do let me know 🙂
so pretty! just pinned it
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Exquisite! This version is wonderful.
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — thank you so much, dear friend 🙂
Beautiful cocktail Kiran! Off to read your story …
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MMMMM. These look perfect.
Sarah — thank you!
So beautiful, perfect for Valentine’s Day!
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I love the sound of this and the presentation in the coconut is absolutely lovely.
Nisrine — thanks a lot, dear friend 🙂
I am totally gushing over your photos. Love these!
I had a strawberry daiquiri / pina colada cocktail on my honeymoon many eons ago. This reminds me of that. Soooo good!
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Loving all your photos! And your love story! So, so romantic!!
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Those look so delicious and so romantic. Your photography is amazing.
Befreebies — thank you!
Loved your insights into interfaith marriage posts and you guys are just soo sweet 🙂 on a different note, I could totally take all three of these pina colada now- i love anything with coconuts too!
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Dixya — thanks dear. It’s never an easy or comfortable topic to discuss, but sharing is also a part of a learning process. Wish you were closer to share this pina colada’s 🙂
taking a drink shot is tough for me. You did a fantastic work at it and I too love coconut milk.
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Happy Valentines day to you both ! Your story is wonderful ! My husband and I come from different cultural backgrounds – I am Malaysian too (hence why I love your food so much !) but grew up in Sydney (so I am continuing to learn things about my own heritage) and he is English. It makes for many discoveries that I think make us both richer for the experience.
I looooove pina coladas and this strawberry version looks delish !
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Carolyn — thanks dear, and hope you had a very Happy Valentine’s Day too! There’s a lot to learn in a culturally diverse marriage. And wish you both all the best for wonderful discoveries, together 🙂
I wish 4 of us could toast to life with pina coladas, just about now!
The pina colada sounds perfect in Florida. Hopefully spring will be here soon too so I can use some fresh strawberries from the farms around the city.
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Looks delicious.
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Your Strawberry Pina Colada looks beautiful and stunning for sure!
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Hi, Kiran! Happy Valentine’s! Hope you have a romantic night ;0 hehe! Strwberry pina colada? SOLD! I need a vacation! This drink reminds me of lying around on a beach in a tropical island…like where I grew up in the Philippines. Unfortunately, winter is dragging on here in Toronto and I can only dream about a beach and a drink in my hand 🙂
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Hi Jen — Come over to Florida for some sunshine. Though it has been grayish & chilly weather here too!
Hope you had a great V-day!
This might be one of the prettiest, most delicious-sounding cocktails I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous!
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