Description
This delicious Lava Flow Drink is a tropical, creamy smoothie that combines the flavors of strawberries, pineapple, banana, and coconut cream. Perfect for a refreshing treat or a summer party, this vibrant drink offers a visually stunning layered effect with a smooth, creamy texture and fresh fruit garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Mixture
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce half and half
Pineapple Mixture
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 3 ounces cream of coconut
- ½ banana
- 1 cup ice
Garnish
- Fresh pineapple for garnish
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: In a blender, combine the frozen strawberries, 1 ounce of pineapple juice, and half and half. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Strawberry Layer: Pour the strawberry mixture carefully into a serving glass. If making multiple servings, divide evenly into glasses.
- Clean Blender: Rinse and clean the blender thoroughly to avoid mixing flavors.
- Prepare Pineapple Mixture: Add the remaining 2 ounces of pineapple juice, cream of coconut, banana, and ice to the blender. Blend everything until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the Drink: Slowly pour the pineapple mixture into the glass over the strawberry mixture to create a layered lava flow effect.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh pineapple slices and strawberries as desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries for a thicker, colder drink without diluting the flavor.
- Half and half can be substituted with coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- For a stronger coconut flavor, add a little extra cream of coconut.
- If you do not have cream of coconut, sweetened coconut milk can work as a substitute but may alter the sweetness.
- Serve immediately for the best visual lava flow effect as the layers may blend over time.
