Turmeric Piña Colada
a cocktail recipe
by Karyn Maier
Karyn Maier is a freelance writer and creator specializing in natural wellness, the botanical arts, and culinary creations that use herbs and spices. She has written for many industry and consumer publications in both new and traditional media, including ePregnancy, Fitness Link, Club Mom, Let's Live, Natural Living Today, Real Woman, The Herb Quarterly, American Fitness, Mother Earth News, Delicious!, Better Nutrition, etc. She is also the author of several books on using herbs, and a contributor to cookbooks. Ms. Maier is frequently interviewed as an expert by national magazines, including Real Simple and Mother Earth Living. She has also been a guest on several radio talk shows such as Gary Null's Natural Living, The Deborah Ray Show and Martha Stewart Living.
There’s no reason not to enjoy this tropical tiki drink as a wintertide indulgence instead of a poolside pleasure. This version of the classic cocktail incorporates the spicy goodness of turmeric and ginger to warm you up down to your toes.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 5 M
TOTAL | 5 M
1 SERVING
| 12 oz
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BLENDER (OPTIONAL)
Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into a tall cocktail glass and enjoy!
Contrary to popular belief, it is not essential to blend this drink – a shaker filled with ice will do the job, the drink just won’t be as frothy or frosty.
To make the drink kid-friendly or for someone sensitive to alcohol, simply omit the rum.
ground
Ground turmeric will impart your dish with a vibrant yellow hue; it will also imbue a mild earthy-sweet flavor with a slight edge of pepperiness. Famously found in curry spice blends.
TRY ME - SAMPLE$0.75
2.5 oz - JAR$5
2.5 oz - REFILL$4
10 oz - REFILL$14
ground
Dried ground ginger is an aromatic and pungent spice with citrusy, even woodsy, notes. Used in baked goods and ginger-flavored favs.
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1.6 oz - JAR$6
1.6 oz - REFILL$5
6 oz - REFILL$13
