piña colada
[ PEEN-yuh koh-LAH-duh ]
Literally translated, this Spanish phrase means "strained pineapple." A piña colada is a tropically flavored drink made with coconut cream, pineapple juice and rum served over ice and usually garnished with a pineapple chunk. The piña-colada (pineapple-coconut) flavor has also become popular for many foods such as ice cream, candy, cakes, etc.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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