Lava flow is a popular blended alcoholic drink made with rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, pureed strawberries, half a banana, and crushed ice. It is often served in a hurricane glass and garnished with fruit. It can also be made without alcohol and is a great drink for kids’ parties.
A lava flow is a blended alcoholic drink that is based on the more familiar pina colada and the strawberry daiquiri. It is a popular drink in Hawaii and other tropical type resorts. The drink can also be delicious without alcohol. In fact, it makes an excellent drink or smoothie for a kid’s party.
Traditional lava flow is made with a shot, or 1.5 ounces (0.044 liters) of light rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, pureed strawberries, half a banana, and crushed ice. To get the correct lava flow look, the strawberry puree is first poured into the glass.
Most bartenders prefer a hurricane glass for serving lava flow. This is a tall stemmed glass that curves inward at the bottom, then pushes outward at the top. It somewhat resembles the traditional curves of a woman’s figure.
The strawberry puree is poured first because it will partially mix through the drink, creating a primarily white drink that appears to have red lava flowing through it. Mixing all the ingredients together can still make a good drink, but it won’t have the satisfying look of lava flow.
Some bartenders insist on adding lime juice and strawberry schnapps. This can add more alcohol content to the drink. Some bartenders also omit the banana. Lava flow can also be served with a glass dipped in powdered sugar and can also contain coconut milk.
A finished lava flow can also be garnished with fruit, such as pineapple and mango chunks. It is also sometimes known as an “umbrella” drink, as it is often garnished with a small paper umbrella.
Since the drink is sweet, the taste of the rum can be negligible. This means that the lava flow joins a host of other beverages that are quickly consumed without concern as to whether they contain a dose or more of alcohol. You should keep track of the number of drinks, as it is quite easy to overdo sweet drinks. Plus, enjoy a guilt-free lava flow by providing a designated driver for the evening.
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