How to Make a Golden Colada

The best things in life aren't usually the easiest; and the Golden Colada definitely proves that rule. See, the Golden Colada is really one of the best things in life, cocktail-wise, but the extensive ingredient list has sort of rendered it a pain in the neck to make. Still, as long as you have everything you need, actually crafting it doesn't take a whole lot of effort.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 1/2 oz. dark rum
• 3/4 oz. light rum
• 1/4 oz. Galliano
• 1/4 oz. cream
• 3/4 oz. coconut cream
• 3/4 oz. pineapple juice
• 1 1/2 oz. orange juice
• Maraschino cherry
• Pineapple chunk
• Cocktail shaker and strainer
• Rocks glass
• Ice

1. Add ice to your shaker, along with the ingredients listed in Steps 2 through 8.

2. 1 1/2 oz. dark rum.

3. 3/4 oz. light rum

4. 1/4 oz. Galliano

5. 1/4 oz. cream

6. 3/4 oz. coconut cream

7. 3/4 oz. pineapple juice

8. 1 1/2 oz. orange juice

9. Mix up the ingredients with a strong 6-10 count shake of the cocktail shaker and strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice.

10. Add the pineapple and cherry and enjoy.