For a long time, the use of all kinds of drinks exclusively in its pure form was considered a sign of good taste. Since the beginning of the 19th century, the opinion of many people on this subject has changed. This was due to the invention of a product unknown to anyone at that time called a cocktail. Among the huge variety of such drinks, the recipe “Chi-Chi” stands out today. What is it like and how is it prepared? It is worth talking about this in more detail.
Decent option
A little less than a hundred years ago, an employee of one of the bars on the Caribbean coast invented a mixed drink and called it “Pina Colada”. Fans of low alcohol drinks in many countries of the world immediately liked the cocktail. But due to the not quite ordinary composition, not every drinking establishment could afford to cook it. Therefore, various variations of this drink began to appear in cocktail cards. That is how the recipe “Chi-Chi” became known to the world. It differs from the famous Pina Colada cocktail in only one component: instead of rum, vodka is added to the mixture. Otherwise, full compliance with the original version is respected.
The recipe “Chi-Chi” is very simple and requires the following initial ingredients for preparing the drink: 1 cup of crushed ice, 120 milliliters of pineapple juice, 45 milliliters of vodka, 30 milliliters of coconut milk, 1 cocktail cherry and 1 slice of fresh pineapple.
The technology for preparing the mixture is simple:
- First, pour a glass of ice into the shaker. You can use pieces pre-cooked in molds or chop them manually from a single block.
- Pour a measured amount of juice, milk and vodka into the same container.
- Close the shaker with a lid and shake it vigorously for several minutes until the mixture inside is homogeneous.
- Pour the prepared mass into a cocktail glass.
- Hang a slice of pineapple and cherry on the edge.
It is better to drink such a drink through a straw.
Similar composition
Different institutions have their own recipe "Chi-Chi". Some bartenders allow themselves to make some changes and additions, while maintaining the basic composition of the drink. By analogy, such a cocktail can have the following composition: for 2 parts of coconut cream - 3 parts of vodka and pineapple juice, half a fresh banana.
The method of preparation also changes a little:
- First, use a blender to turn the banana pulp into mashed potatoes.
- Then combine all the products in a shaker and shake well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared glass.
The taste of such a drink is softer and more delicate due to the fruit supplement. This is not exactly the “Chi-Chi” that many are used to. But do not forget that he himself is like a cocktail “Pina Colada”. This enables everyone to exercise imagination. Any new product has its own flavor, and not the fact that the original will always be the best. After all, each person has his own taste. He can set his own priorities and make choices.
Chi Chi in a new way
For lovers of mixed drinks using exotic ingredients, the brand new Chi-Chi cocktail will be interesting. Its fundamental difference from the previous options is that it is prepared in a blender. In this case, the technology of mechanical mixing.
The composition of the product is also somewhat modified. To make it you need: 60 milliliters of vodka, half a glass of crushed ice, 15 milliliters of coconut cream (or milk) and Blue Curacao liqueur, 100 grams of fresh pineapple, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a slice of pineapple.
To prepare such a drink is necessary as follows:
- Place all products in a blender and beat them until the mass becomes homogeneous and airy.
- Pour the mixture into a glass.
- Garnish with a slice of pineapple.
- Put a straw.
The drink is very tasty. It is pleasant to drink it in the heat, as it cools by its appearance. The combination of coconut, vanilla and pineapple perfectly emphasizes the strength of vodka and the taste of liquor.