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    Chi Chi Drink

    Jun 22, 2022 / by Salima Benkhalti / Leave a comment

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    Today we are making the Chi Chi Drink, a tropical cousin of the Piña Colada made with coconut milk, pineapple, and vodka. This blended fruity cocktail will have you fully embracing the warm summer months.

    a blended chi chi drink in a glass

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    The Chi Chi drink is a wonderful cocktail for those who aren't into rum, don't have it readily available, or are just in the mood for something a little less traditional!

    Inspired by the Puerto Rican Piña Colada cocktail (invented by Ramón "Monchito" Marrero), this vodka based cocktail originated from Donn Beach.

    If you like the flavor profile featured in this drink, make sure to try this Piña Colada on the rocks.

    a blended chi chi drink in a glass

    Chi Chi Drink vs. Piña Colada

    The main difference between these two drinks is the type of alcohol used. While the Piña Colada is traditionally made with rum, the Chi Chi drink is made with vodka.

    Aside from that, they both use coconut cream and pineapple juice or chunks.

    ingredients to make a chi chi drink

    Ingredients

    Here's all you need to make this cocktail:

    • Coconut milk
    • Vodka
    • Frozen pineapple chunks
    • Optional garnish: sliced pineapple, maraschino cherries

    See recipe card for exact quantities.

    Instructions

    ingredients to make a chi chi drink in a blender

    Combine all ingredients except garnish in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and top with garnish of choice.

    Shaken not blended: Skip the blender, swap the frozen pineapple for some pineapple juice and shake it up with ice in a cobbler.

    Garnish Options

    Get creative with a fun garnish and take your cocktail to the next level. Here are my favorites for the Chi Chi drink:

    • Pineapple - keep it simple with a slice of fresh pineapple or dress things up with a dehydrated slice.
    • Lime - a dehydrated lime slice is fun, so is a little zest of lime or a fresh slice on top.
    • Cherry - stick to the Piña Colada roots and round things out with a Maraschino cherry on top.

    Equipment

    You will need a good quality blender to make this drink.

    Alternatively, you could swap the frozen pineapple chunks for pineapple juice and make this using a cocktail shaker.

    a blended chi chi drink in a glass

    Storage

    Like most blended cocktails, this one comes together quickly and is best enjoyed fresh.

    Please remember to always drink responsibly.

    Cheers,

    the name Salima
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    Chi Chi Drink

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    Today we are making the Chi Chi Drink, a tropical cousin of the Piña Colada made with coconut milk, pineapple, and vodka. This blended fruity cocktail will have you fully embracing the warm summer months. Inspired by Donn Beach's Chi Chi Drink. 

    • Author: Salima Benkhalti
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails, Drinks, Beverages
    • Method: Blended
    • Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Latin, Caribbean, American
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    • 1 oz coconut milk
    • 2 oz vodka
    • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
    • Optional garnish: sliced lime, pineapple, or a maraschino cherry

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients except garnish in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and top with garnish of choice.

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