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Highball Glass

Glass Guide- Highball Glass

A pineapple and coconut delight for hot days, the Chi-Chi is a wonderful tropical frozen cocktail that is something a little different than the average Margarita. A reader is also looking for a Chi-Chi recipe that was popular in the 70's and 80's that involves freezing the main mix overnight and adding 7-Up. If you know this recipe, please share it with us at the forum.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz blue curaçao
  • 1/2 oz cream of coconut
  • 1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple
  • scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • chunk of pineapple for garnish

Preparation:

  1. Pour all ingredients into a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into a chilled margarita or highball glass.
  4. Garnish with the pineapple.

If the mix turns out too thick add juice; too thin add ice or ice cream.

User Reviews

 4 out of 5
Chi-Chi, Member dherpin

My 1983 American Professional Bartender's Guide calls for a vodka pina colada, but if this drink was ordered today, I would definately use coconut-flavored vodka, pineapple juice & cream frozen or over crushed ice. This recipe will only work with coconut-flavored vodka, if you use regular vodka you must use cream of coconut instead milk. I am researching who invented this drink, all drinks actually and I can not seem to find anything other than it was made in the 70's.

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