Coconut Malibu appeared only in the 80s of the last century. But this does not mean that before this mankind did not know the taste of alcoholic beverages with the aroma of a tropical nut. For example, a rum drink was made on the island of Curacao with the addition of coconut extract and fruit spirits. But the famous white bottle with liquor with a strength of 21% was born precisely on the Caribbean island of Barbados in the alcoholic empire of Pernod Ricard.
What is the secret to making this marvelous matte white drink with a sweetish touch of nutty flesh? Is it possible to repeat factory technology at home? To get coconut liquor, the manufacturer synthesizes the real Barbados rum from its inherent pungent odor, adds molasses and saturates the extract from the pulp of a tropical nut. After that, the drink is infused in oak barrels for one to two years. Can I reproduce all the industrial technology in my kitchen? Most likely, no, but something remotely similar can be obtained with great effort.
Here's a description of how to make coconut liquor yourself. Pour a bag (250 g) of coconut flakes in a glass jar of 600 ml of white rum (the same amount of vodka is also suitable). The can is tightly sealed so that the alcohol does not weather, and for a week it is infused in a dark room. Squeeze the chips through cheesecloth and use it to make desserts, and pour the strained liquid into a high saucepan, add a can of condensed milk and 400 ml of coconut milk. Beat the mixture with a mixer for 2 minutes at high speeds. Bottled and insisted for another week. After that, the drink is considered ready to drink.
How to serve and drink coconut liquor? Since it is sweet enough, they offer it to guests after a meal. It is good accompanied by fruits, desserts, especially with cheesecakes or ice cream. Some people like to drink it in its pure form along with coffee. Served "Malibu", like most similar drinks, in a liquor glass. But the drink gained the greatest fame all the same as part of the famous Pina Colada cocktail.
The prefix "Pina" in the name of the alcoholic neck indicates the need for pineapple juice. We also need some light rum. How to create this elite cocktail yourself? Malibu coconut liquor (40 ml), rum (60 ml) and half a glass of pineapple juice are placed in a shaker, crushed ice is added there and shaken thoroughly.
The liquid is poured into a tall glass, decorated with strawberries and served with a straw.
Naturally, coconut liquor is not only a component of Pina Colada. Other cocktails are made with it. For example, El Ultimo. For this, a long drink you need to mix 10 ml of Malibu, 40 ml of brandy and 130 ml of apple fresh. Serve it in a tall glass with ice cubes. And here is the recipe for a sophisticated festive drink that will appeal to all the girls - the creamy Pina Colada. In a shaker, mix 30 ml of Malibu coconut liquor, 15 ml Amaretto, 50 ml pineapple juice and 15 ml of milk. Pour into a glass, cover with whipped cream and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate and crushed almonds.