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Piña Colada vs Painkiller
What is the difference between a Piña Colada and a Painkiller? Here are both recipes side by side, with exact measures, and what actually sets them apart.
The difference
- Both use coconut cream and pineapple juice.
- Only the Piña Colada has white rum.
- Only the Painkiller has navy rum and orange juice.
- The Piña Colada is blended, the Painkiller is shaken.
Piña Colada
| White rum | 50 ml |
| Coconut cream | 30 ml |
| Pineapple juice | 50 ml |
Puerto Rico’s national drink since 1978, claimed by both the Caribe Hilton and Barrachina in San Juan.
