As a previous bartender, I must admit that I like the classic cocktails the best. Give me a good gin and tonic or a well-balanced manhattan and I’m good to go. But, occasionally, I’ll try something new that I really like! That’s definitely the case with these fun blended Lava Flow Cocktails.
What is a Lava Flow Cocktail?
The Lava Flow Cocktail was made popular and is very well known in Hawaii. It’s the kind of fancy cocktail that people order when they’re sitting at a Hawaiian bar. It has a slushie strawberry base, and it’s topped off with a coconut mixture that “flows” into the drink to make it look like lava is flowing.
How to make a Lava Flow Cocktail:
Be sure to scroll to the end of this post to print out the complete recipe so you can make these at home. There are two different mixes that you need to make for Lava Flow Cocktails: One is the strawberry base (where the rum is) and then a thick coconut mixture that slowly will sink to the bottom of the glass. It has a cool visual effect, and the mix of flavors is really delicious! To start out, you will add some strawberries, ice, and light rum to a blender. You can either use fresh strawberries or frozen. Blend that until it’s nice and smooth. Divide the strawberry mixture between two glasses with some fresh ice.
Rinse out the blender and then add the banana, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. This mixture is nice and thick and also creamy which pairs perfectly with the slushie strawberry base.
When you’re ready to serve these cocktails, pour the coconut mixture down one side of the glass and it’ll slowly sink to the bottom, creating a fun “lava” effect. I recommend drinking these with a straw so you can get a little of both mixtures in each sip. YUM!
Here are a few more cocktail recipes you might enjoy:
Cucumber Gin Fizz Grilled Fruit Sangria Sangrita Cocktail Sea Breeze Cocktail Slushie Watermelon Mojitos Blueberry Basil Lemonade Hurricane Cocktail Recipe
