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Piña coladas are way better in theory than in practice. Take it from MSNBC host Rachel Maddow. "The tragedy of the piña colada is that it was never wholesome. From the very start the piña colada was built on something horrible, which is Coco Lopez," she says, referring to the canned cream of coconut junk that's long been the stomachache-inducing base of the drink. This week Rachel tells us how she fixed the piña colada with her own special recipe. Plus, Rachel advises us on best practices for cocktail garnishes. The TLDR: Keep your muddy paws out of your drink.
The Maddow Colada
1.5 oz light rum
1 oz eight-year-old rum (something medium-bodied and amber)
1.5 oz unsweetened coconut milk
1.5 oz orgeat (almond syrup; Maddow recommends Teisseire but Torani is most common.)
4 oz pineapple juice
Blend with ice. Don't strain. Serve in a short glass and garnish with pineapple wedge, tiny umbrella, and short, stubby (fat) straws.
This episode originally aired on November 16, 2010, November 21, 2011, and July 24, 2017. It was produced by Dan Pashman, Mark Garrison, Anne Saini, and Dan Charles. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. This update was produced by Gianna Palmer.
Interstitial music in this episode by Black Label Music:
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- “Soul Good” by Lance Conrad
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