Pina Coladas

Photo: flickr user Randy Son Of Robert

Ingredients

1 can sliced pineapple - (20 oz) with juice

1 can cream of coconut - (15 oz)

3 cups ice cubes

cup rum (optional)

8 maraschino cherries

Preparation

Reserve 2 slices of the pineapple. In a blender, process the remaining pineapple slices (juice and all) and the cream of coconut on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, or until well-mixed.

Add the ice cubes and rum, if desired, and blend until the ice is crushed. Pour into glasses.

Quarter the reserved pineapple slices and skewer onto a toothpick or miniature umbrella with a cherry. Garnish the glasses with the pineapple and cherry skewers, and serve.

This recipe yields 1 1/2 quarts for 6 servings.