Miami Vice
A frozen duo layering Piña Colada and Strawberry Daiquiri.
The Miami Vice is a visual spectacle that layers two distinct frozen cocktails: a white Piña Colada and a red Strawberry Daiquiri. The drink is defined by its separation of colors and flavors, which merge as the ice melts. Coconut rum is often used in the Colada portion (or both) to ensure the coconut profile stands up to the strawberry acidity. It is a staple of beach bars, requiring high-volume machinery or patience to execute correctly.
Ingredients
- • Piña Colada layer: 1 oz coconut rum, 1 oz cream of coconut, 2 oz pineapple juice, 1 cup ice
- • Daiquiri layer: 1 oz white rum, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz strawberry puree, 1 cup ice
Did you know?
“Named after the hit 1980s TV show, the drink captured the pastel aesthetic and excess of the era's South Beach culture.”
Bartender's Note
Pour the two mixtures from opposite sides of the glass simultaneously to create a vertical split, or layer them for horizontal stripes.
How to make the Miami Vice
- 1Blend the Piña Colada ingredients and set aside
- 2Blend the Daiquiri ingredients
- 3Pour both mixtures into a hurricane glass to create layers or swirls
- 4Garnish with a pineapple wedge
