Miami Vice
Half Piña Colada, half Strawberry Daiquiri. A 1980s beach-bar icon.
Blended · Tiki mug · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 7% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml White rum
- 30 ml Coconut cream (sweetened)
- 60 ml Pineapple juice
- 45 ml Strawberry purée
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- Pineapple wedge (garnish)
- Strawberry (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml white rum into the blender
- Pour 30 ml coconut cream (sweetened) into the blender
- Pour 60 ml pineapple juice into the blender
- Pour 45 ml strawberry purée into the blender
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Blend
- Pour
- Garnish
Tip
Blend the two halves separately and pour them side by side for the classic look.
About the Miami Vice
The Miami Vice, half Piña Colada and half Strawberry Daiquiri, is named after the 1980s TV series.
The frozen family. Blended drinks became popular as electric blenders reached bars from the 1930s. El Floridita in Havana was famous for its frozen daiquiris, and in 1971 Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine. These drinks are all about texture, so use plenty of ice and blend until smooth.
Miami Vice FAQ
What's in a Miami Vice?
60 ml white rum, 30 ml coconut cream (sweetened), 60 ml pineapple juice, 45 ml strawberry purée, 15 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with pineapple wedge and strawberry.
How strong is a Miami Vice?
About 7% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Miami Vice?
Neither. Blend it with ice until smooth.
What glass do you serve a Miami Vice in?
A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.
