Post #171128 by TikiHula on Mon, Jul 11, 2005 12:45 PM

I guess by the Cooks Illustrated definition, Lopez would be Cream of Coconut and not Coconut Creme. I have taste tested the coconut milk (found in the asian isle of the supermarket) and coconut creme (found at asian markets) and the coconut creme is slightly richer- so what they say about the ratio I think is correct.

I make a pina colada with coconut creme (asian markets):

2 oz. white rum (or some like to use Malibu instead)
2 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. coconut creme
1/2 cup of fresh pineapple
1 cup crushed ice

(one variation is to also add a half a banana- it thickens it up and adds a little extra tropical fuit flavor)

If you like your pina colada not too sweet, people seem to love this recipe.