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Liquid Maria Juana Drink

A creamy, fruity cocktail that blends coconut rum, pineapple juice, and Midori melon liqueur into a smooth, tropical drink.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces coconut rum Malibu or similar
  • 1 ounce Midori melon liqueur
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice fresh is best, but quality bottled works
  • 1 ounce coconut cream Coquito or Cream of Coconut
  • 0.5 ounce heavy cream
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh pineapple wedge or maraschino cherry for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring shot glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Highball or rocks glass
  • Ice (cubed or crushed)
  • Citrus juicer (optional but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Place your highball or rocks glass in the freezer for at least two minutes.
  2. Add a generous handful of ice cubes to your cocktail shaker, filling it about halfway.
  3. Measure out 1.5 ounces of coconut rum and pour it into the shaker over the ice.
  4. Pour 1 ounce of Midori melon liqueur into the shaker.
  5. Measure and add 2 ounces of pineapple juice to the shaker.
  6. Pour in 1 ounce of coconut cream followed by 0.5 ounce of heavy cream.
  7. Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 10 to 12 seconds.
  8. Place your cocktail strainer over the shaker opening and carefully pour the drink into your prepared glass.
  9. Fill your glass with fresh ice cubes after straining.
  10. Top the drink with a pineapple wedge or maraschino cherry if you like, and serve right away.

Notes

Shake this drink hard for the full 12 seconds and use really cold ingredients straight from the fridge.