Lava Flow Cocktail
The Lava Flow cocktail is a tropical delight that combines vibrant strawberry swirls with a creamy coconut-pineapple base, evoking the fiery beauty of Hawaii’s volcanic landscapes. This visually striking and flavorful drink embodies the Aloha spirit, offering a refreshing escape to paradise with every sip.
Equipment
- Blender
- Hurricane glass or large tumbler (16 oz / 470ml)
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Cocktail stirrer or long bar spoon
- Flexible spatula
Ingredients
- 2 oz light rum 60ml
- 2 oz coconut rum 60ml, such as Malibu
- 4 oz pineapple juice 120ml, freshly squeezed if possible
- 2 oz coconut cream 60ml, well-stirred before measuring
- 2 oz strawberry purée 60ml, from fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 cup ice crushed, about 140g
Instructions
- Add the strawberry purée and ½ cup (70g) of crushed ice to a blender. Blend on high for 15–20 seconds until smooth and slushy. Divide evenly between two glasses.2 oz strawberry purée, 1 cup ice
- Without washing the blender (a quick wipe is fine), add the light rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and remaining ½ cup (70g) crushed ice. Blend on high for 15–20 seconds until smooth and creamy.2 oz light rum, 2 oz coconut rum, 4 oz pineapple juice, 2 oz coconut cream, 1 cup ice
- Slowly pour the coconut-rum blend over the back of a spoon held just above the strawberry layer in each glass. This slows the pour and creates a cleaner separation between the two layers.
- Drag a cocktail stirrer or bar spoon gently through the layers once or twice to create the signature lava-swirl marble effect. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Lava Flow cocktails cannot be stored — the ice melts and layers collapse within minutes. Measure and prep ingredients up to 2 hours ahead, but blend just before serving.
Make-Ahead: Pre-portion all liquid ingredients into two separate containers (strawberry in one, rum mixture in the other) and refrigerate. When ready, just add ice and blend.
Substitution: Swap both rums for equal parts pineapple juice and coconut water for a virgin version. The layered effect still works.
Pro Tips: Use frozen strawberries instead of fresh purée plus ice — they act as both flavour and ice, giving a thicker, slushier texture without extra dilution. Pour the white rum blend over the back of a spoon held just above the strawberry layer for cleaner separation before swirling.
Serving Suggestion: Serve in hurricane glasses garnished with a fresh strawberry on the rim. Pair with coconut shrimp, poke bowls, or grilled pineapple skewers for a Hawaiian-themed spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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