What ingredients do I need to make the French Colada Recipe?

This French Colada cocktail recipe is made with: white rum, cognac, creme de cassis, pineapple juice, coconut cream, cream.

How long does it take to mix the French Colada?

French Colada only has a few ingredients, as with any other cocktail recipe, so it's pretty quick and easy to make and mix.

Is French Colada a great cocktail?

French Colada is a team's favorite. This is one of the best variations of this drink, it's a cocktail that's a favorite of 40 other cocktail lovers. Be sure to check out the other variations as well.

French Colada Recipe | Crystal Mixer

Name: French Colada Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz white rum; 3/4 oz cognac; 1/4 oz creme de cassis; 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice; 3/4 oz coconut cream; 3/4 oz cream

How To Make French Colada

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French Colada Ingredients

1 1/2 oz white rum
3/4 oz cognac
1/4 oz creme de cassis
1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
3/4 oz coconut cream
3/4 oz cream

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Serves / Yield: 1 serving
Ready in: 4 min
Nutrition: approximately 257 Calories
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Glass to use for the French Colada Recipe

It's recommended drinkware to use is the Highball Glass for the French Colada Recipe for best presentation.

Highball Glass

French Colada Drink Recipe Instructions

French Colada Recipe Preparation & Instructions:

Shake over ice cubes in a shaker, and strain into a large highball glass over crushed ice. Add pineapple chunks, and serve.

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French Colada Recipe Variations

Please note that there are many ways and variations to make French Colada. The French Colada recipe above is the most common way to make this drink, you can always improvise with your own twist and enjoy. You can also find many other variations of this drink on our website, just use our search to see more.

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