This easy Miami Vice cocktail combines two classic cocktails, the strawberry daiquiri and the Pina Colada, in one deliciously fruity drink!
Ready to enjoy in 5 minutes, this is the most refreshing fruity and creamy cocktail!
Can't decide between a Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri or a Pina Colada? With this easy Miami Vice cocktail, you don't have to choose! Made with BOTH cocktails in one glass, it is creamy, sweet, with tropical flavors and OH-SO delicious!
It is a taste of the tropics!
This is the perfect cocktail to serve at Christmas time or summer parties along with other fun cocktail favourites, like blue coconut rum cocktail, fruit tingle cocktail and Midori splice.
A fan of strawberry cocktails?! Then you will LOVE my strawberry mojito, strawberry martini and strawberry colada - all summery and refreshing, and SO easy to make!
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Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
- Quick recipe - this fun cocktail takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
- No fancy equipment needed - all you need is a blender or Thermomix!
- Summer cocktail - this icy cocktail is perfect for drinking while lazing by the pool on hot summer days!
- Perfect for a girls night in.
- Conventional or Thermomix - both methods are written in the recipe card at the end of the post.
What You Need
Miami Vice recipe uses ingredients that are all easy to find in your local supermarket and liquor store!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- White rum - you can use any brand of white rum (light rum) you like. I like to use Malibu or Bacardi for this recipe. Dark rum is not suitable.
- Strawberries - I recommend using frozen strawberries if you can, as they provide the perfect texture for the frozen daiquiri (and you can make it all year round!), however fresh strawberries can also be used.
- Lime juice - squeeze the juice from fresh lime, or use fresh lime juice ready squeezed.
- Simple syrup - this simple sugar syrup can be purchased from Dan Murphys or your local liquor store.
- Coconut cream - also known as cream of coconut, or substitute with coconut milk.
- Pineapple juice - the classic tropical Pina colada ingredient!
- Ice cubes.
Equipment Required
To make this delicious layered classic cocktail, you'll need:
- High-powered blender or Thermomix (for blending both layers)
- Measuring jug (for measuring liquids like rum, lime juice, and syrup)
- Kitchen scales (for accurately weighing strawberries and ice cubes)
- Mixing spoon (optional, for layering the drinks smoothly)
- 2 serving glasses (such as a hurricane glass or tall cocktail glass)
- Straws (optional, for easy sipping)
- Garnish knife (for slicing pineapple or strawberries for garnish)
- Freezer (to keep the first layer icy while preparing the second)
Step By Step Instructions
Want an easy and fruity cocktail that looks super impressive? This Miami Vice cocktail is for you! Half strawberry daiquiri and half pina colada!
Just blend, layer and serve... the perfect frozen drink.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
Step 1 - Prepare The Strawberry Daiquiri
Place the white rum, strawberries, lime juice, simple syrup and ice cubes into a high powered blender or Thermomix.
Blend until smooth.
Divide between 2 serving glasses, filling them halfway up to the top, smooth out the mixture with the back of a spoon and then place into the freezer while you prepare the pina colada.
Step 2 - Prepare The Pina Colada
Clean your blender or Thermomix, then add the white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice and ice cubes.
Blend until smooth.
Step 3 - Serve!
Take the strawberry daiquiri out of the freezer and carefully pour the pina colada over the top of the daiquiri to give a layering effect.
Serve Miami Vice cocktail immediately.
Expert Tips
Here's how to make the perfect Miami Vice cocktail recipe!
- Both the daiquiri and pina colada should have a slushy-like texture when blended. If they're too runny, then add extra ice cubes and blend until smooth and slushy.
- Freeze the strawberry daiquiri while you prepare the pina colada to stop it from melting.
- Garnish your Miami Vice cocktail - with a fresh strawberry or a pineapple wedge on the side of the cocktail glass.
- Serve immediately - this cocktail is best served icy cold!
FAQs
Absolutely! Just make sure to keep the two cocktails separate until ready to serve.
You can use canned coconut milk instead of coconut cream to make the Pina Colada.
Absolutely! I have included instructions for making Miami Vice in the Thermomix in the recipe card below.
Yes! And it's just as refreshing and delicious! Simply substitute the rum in the strawberry daiquiri layer for coconut water or apple juice, and the rum in the pina colada layer for coconut water or pineapple juice.
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Miami Vice Cocktail
Ingredients
For The Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
- 30 ml white rum like Malibu or Bacardi
- 165 g strawberries frozen is best but fresh can also be used
- 30 ml lime juice
- 30 ml simple syrup sugar syrup
- 250 g ice cubes
For The Pina Colada
- 30 ml white rum like Malibu or Bacardi
- 60 ml coconut cream
- 60 ml pineapple juice
- 250 g ice cubes
Instructions
Prepare The Strawberry Daiquiri
- Place the white rum, strawberries, lime juice, simple syrup and ice cubes into a high powered blender or a Thermomix.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. If using a Thermomix: mix for 30 seconds, Speed 8.
- Divide the strawberry daiquiri between 2 serving glasses (filling halfway to the top) and then place into the freezer while you prepare the pina colada.
Prepare The Pina Colada
- In a clean blender or Thermomix, place the white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice and ice cubes.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. If using a Thermomix: mix for 30 seconds, Speed 8.
Serve
- Carefully pour the pina colada over the top of the frozen strawberry daiquiri and serve immediately.
Notes
- The daiquiri and pina colada should have a slushy-like texture. If they're too runny, add extra ice cubes and blend until smooth.
- Freeze the strawberry daiquiri while you prepare the pina colada to stop it from melting.
- Garnish - with a fresh strawberry or slice of pineapple.
- Serve immediately - this cocktail is best served icy cold.
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