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Miami Vice Drink

The iconic frozen Miami Vice Drink combines a strawberry daiquiri and a piƱa colada in one glass to create a stunning two-tone cocktail that's perfect for warm weather entertaining.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Daiquiri Side
  • 1.5 ounces light rum
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup ice cubes
Pina Colada Side
  • 1.5 ounces light rum
  • 1.5 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce cream of coconut or coconut cream
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks or frozen pineapple
  • 1 cup ice cubes
Garnish
  • Pineapple wedge
  • Maraschino cherry
  • Mint sprig optional

Equipment

  • High-powered blender
  • Measuring jigger or shot glass
  • Two small pitchers or containers with pouring spouts
  • Cocktail glass or hurricane glass
  • Ice crusher or food processor
  • Bar spoon
  • Knife for cutting fruit

Method
 

  1. Fill your cocktail glass with crushed ice and freeze for 5 minutes to chill.
  2. Add 1.5 ounces light rum, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 0.5 ounce simple syrup, 1 cup strawberries, and 1 cup ice to the blender and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until smooth and slushy.
  3. Transfer the strawberry daiquiri mixture into a small pitcher with a pouring spout to prevent melting.
  4. Add 1.5 ounces light rum, 1.5 ounces pineapple juice, 1 ounce cream of coconut, 1 cup pineapple chunks, and 1 cup ice to the blender and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  5. Transfer the pina colada mixture into a second pitcher with a pouring spout.
  6. Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and place it on a flat surface for pouring.
  7. Pour both the strawberry and pineapple mixtures simultaneously into opposite sides of the glass to create a two-tone layered effect.
  8. Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and mint sprig, then serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately to preserve the distinct two-tone layers.