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Pink Shivers Cocktail

Pink Shivers Cocktail

A rum cocktail with grenadine and cream of coconut
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) coconut rum (see the notes below for mocktail instructions)
  • 3 tablespoons cream of coconut (see note below about cream of coconut)
  • handful of ice cubes (approximately 5-6 large cubes)
  • A few drops grenadine syrup
  • honey or corn syrup (optional - for sugaring the glass rim)
  • colored sugar crystals (optional - for sugaring the glass rim)

Instructions
 

  • If you plan to add sugar crystals to the rim of your glass, do this before preparing the drinks. Use your finger or a small food-safe paintbrush to lightly coat the outside of the glass with honey, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) down from the rim. Apply a thin layer to prevent it from running.
  • Pour sugar crystals into a small bowl, then dip the rim of the glass into the crystals, swirling it to achieve an even coating.
  • Add the rum, cream of coconut, and ice cubes to a blender, then blend until the ice resembles snow. This cocktail should be stiff, not runny, so add more ice cubes if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Add a few drops of grenadine syrup and blend briefly to check the pink color. If you want a darker hue, add a few more drops and blend again. Remember, it only takes a few drops to achieve a lovely blush.

Notes

Rum 

Add 3-4 tablespoons of coconut rum for a stronger rum flavor.

Cream of Coconut

Coco Real Cream of Coconut was tested in this recipe.  It is a thick, sweet mixture. Do not substitute canned coconut milk or coconut milk from a carton in this recipe.

Where to Find Colored Sugar

Coarse-colored sugar can be found with cookie decorating supplies.

How to Blend

Use a heavy-duty blender or an immersion blender to crush the ice. The consistency should be light and fluffy like snow for this recipe.

Mocktail Recipes

  • To make a mocktail, substitute 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of fresh lemon juice for the rum.
  • Or substitute 1 ounce of pineapple juice for the rum. Pineapple will give this drink a pina colada flavor. 
  • Or substitute 1 ounce of cranberry juice for the rum. If you prefer a lighter pink color, omit the grenadine, as the cranberry juice will provide the pink hue. If you want a darker pink color, add the grenadine.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gIron: 0.01mg
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