Miami Vice Drink
Juicy strawberries and tangy pineapple come together in this easy Miami Vice cocktail. Why choose one drink when you can have two in one glass?
The Miami Vice is a frozen drink that is part strawberry daiquiri and part pina colada. You get the sweet taste of juicy strawberries, the tang of pineapple, and the creaminess of coconut. No premade mixes here we make this from scratch for the best flavor. We love serving it at BBQs and pool parties.
Its red and white colors also make it great for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July or Canada Day. It looks impressive but is actually super easy to make. We'll use the same swirling technique we use in my Sangria Margarita.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Rum: Use white rum which is clear with a mild sweet flavor. I like Bacardi.
- Use leftovers In: Mojitos or the Bahama Mama.
- Cream of Coconut: It has a sweet flavor and a creamy texture. Look for this in the mixer aisle near the tonic water. Make sure to use cream of coconut, NOT coconut cream, which is unsweetened and best used in savory dishes like curry.
- Strawberries: You can also use frozen strawberries. Since they add iciness you may need to slightly decrease the ice in that layer.
- Lime Juice: For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed juice if possible.
- To get the most juice from your lime, roll it on the counter and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Fun Strawberry Hack:
Easily hull strawberries by pressing a straw through the bottom of the fruit. You'll easily remove the center pith and the great leafy top in one go!
️Krystle's Tips️
- Get the Slushie Perfect Texture: If using frozen strawberries, use less ice to avoid a watery drink.
- Layering Hack: Pour the second layer over the back of a spoon. This helps slow down the liquid and allows it to spread out without mixing the layers too much.
- Serve in a tall glass. A hurricane-style glass would work, too.
Store your glass in the freezer while you blend the second half to keep it icy cold.
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Easy Miami Vice Cocktail
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Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Rum Divided
- 2 Cups Ice Divided
- 1 Cup Strawberries Hulled, and Roughly Chopped
- 1 Ounce Lime Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 2 Ounces Cream of Coconut
- 2 Ounces Pineapple Juice
- Pineapple Slices For Garnish, If Desired
Instructions
- In a blender, blend strawberries, lime juice, and rum. Pour into a glass and place in freezer.
- Rinse out blender. Blend rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut.
- Pour into glass, swirling if desired. Garnish with a slice of pineapple.
Notes
- Rum: Use white rum. I like Bacardi.
- Cream of Coconut: Look for this in the mixer aisle near the tonic water. Make sure to use cream of coconut, NOT coconut cream.
- Lime Juice: For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed juice if possible.
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- To get the most juice from your lime, roll it on the counter and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
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- Get the Slushie Perfect Texture: If using frozen strawberries, use less ice to avoid a watery drink.
- Laying Hack: Pour the second layer over the back of a spoon. This helps slow down the liquid and allows it to spread out without mixing the layers too much.
- Store your glass in the freezer while you blend the second half to keep it icy cold.
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My new favorite cocktail! It has all my favorite flavors!
This is the best summertime drink! Two worlds collide and it's AMAZING
This drink looks so fancy and refreshingly good! Such a fun drink to serve and impress your guest!
I served this during our last gathering, and it was a huge hit! I was thrilled to see everyone enjoying it! Now I'm planning to make it again for our next celebration!
This is so good! I love the flavor, and I love the nostalgia. I watched Miami Vice all the time when I was a kid, so I knew I had to make this!
Such a fun drink! I love the fruitiness of it!
Pinning this to Pinterest! Amazing colors and flavors! Love it!
Thanks for pinning Jenn!