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Miami Vice

Miami Vice combines 151 Proof Rum, Pina Colada Mix, Daiquiri Mix in a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for summer patio, date night.

Quick tags

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Quick fact

The piña colada is a cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice, usually served either blended or shaken with ice. It may be garnished with either a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, or both. The drink originated in Puerto Rico.

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How to make it

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3 steps
  1. 1First: Mix pina colada with 2.5 oz. of rum with ice(set aside).
  2. 2Second: Mix daiquiri with 2.5 oz. of rum with ice.
  3. 3Third: While frozen, add pina colda mix then daiquiri mix in glass (Making sure they do not get mixed together).

Method

Blended

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Miami Vice is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with 151 Proof Rum, Pina Colada Mix, Daiquiri Mix.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Best for

Best for summer patio, date night.

Glassware

Cocktail glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from 151 Proof Rum, Pina Colada Mix, Daiquiri Mix.

Best pairing

Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.

Serving style

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Miami Vice sits comfortably in the rum cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The piña colada is a cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice, usually served either blended or shaken with ice. It may be garnished with either a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, or both. The drink originated in Puerto Rico.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Rum

Category

Cocktail

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Cocktail glass

Method

Blended

Updated

March 11, 2026

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