Lava Flow
A Hawaiian resort staple blending coconut rum, banana, and strawberry.
Base spirit
Coconut rum
Style
Tiki
Glassware
Hurricane glass
The Lava Flow is a cousin to the Piña Colada that uses a strawberry puree swirl to mimic flowing lava. The base is a blend of coconut rum (or light rum with coconut cream), banana, and pineapple, creating a thick, pale yellow slush. The strawberry mixture is poured first, erupting up the sides when the white blend is added. It is creamier and more banana-forward than the Miami Vice.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1.5 oz coconut rum
- • 1 oz light rum
- • 2 oz pineapple juice
- • 1 oz cream of coconut
- • 0.5 banana
- • 2 oz strawberry puree
Did you know?
“While often confused with the Miami Vice, the Lava Flow is distinct to Hawaii and emphasizes banana in the base blend.”
Source:Hawaii beverage archives; Difford's Guide
Bartender's Note
Muddle the strawberry with a little syrup at the bottom of the glass before pouring the frozen mix to ensure the 'eruption' effect works.
How to make the Lava Flow
- 1Pour strawberry puree into the bottom of a hurricane glass
- 2Blend rums, pineapple, coconut, banana, and ice until smooth
- 3Pour the blended mix slowly into the glass; the strawberry will rise up the sides
- 4Garnish with a pineapple wedge
