Miami Vice Mocktail

I never imagined going to a water park could be soo much fun, especially after my traumatic experience years ago. But this water park was very different... A few of those glorious, cool, refreshing drinks later, I found out what it was called -"A Miami Vice drink." And it was absolutely heavenly! I decided that when I got home I was going to make a Miami Vice Mocktail so my kids could also enjoy all the deliciousness that is this glorious combo of Pina colada and Strawberry daiquiri! But the really great thing about this drink is that it can be made with or without alcohol (rum)!

I'm not much of a cocktail girl; wine is my go-to drink. And if I think a place will have bad wine, then I will simply order a beer (preferably a craft beer). But for some reason, maybe because the vacation brain was in charge, I wanted whatever colorful, decadent, slushy beverage that guy was indulging in- the Miami Vice.

However painful it is when your kids are no longer little, the silver lining is that they become more independent.  And because we were at a water park in a private resort, our kids were old enough that they could go off on their own and periodically check back in with us. And even better, I didn't have to go down any water slides like I did when they were little!  Did I mention I hate water slides? It's funny that someone who could spend every spare minute at a water park in their teens would end up hating them so much. But that's exactly what happens when you get stuck in a water slide

🍁Canada Day Drink

Although my kids are are growing up too fast, they aren't quite grown up enough for alcohol.  And since I like to make them special drinks,  I loved this drink so much that I wanted to share that joy with them, in a wholesome non-alcoholic way!

And even though the Miami Vice obviously has American roots, it's still the ideal red and white Canada Day drink!

📖 Variations

I love that you don't have to make 2 different drinks!

• you can simply keep the kids' non-alcoholic and add rum (if desired) for the grown ups!
• Make it in a clear plastic glass for kids

As a University Student I worked a summer job where I planned recreational activities for adults with disabilities. One of our activities was a trip to a water park, which ended with me and one of these poor young people grinding to a halt in the middle of a slide; for some reason, there wasn't enough water coming down the slide to propel us forward. And after several minutes of panic and mad paddling, I saw an enormous shape careening towards us. And that was the end of my love affair with water slides.

I will never forget the moment the extremely large woman crashed into us, sending us spiraling out of control down the remainder of the tube. Although we only suffered very minor injuries, there was a lot of snot, tears and even some blood. But most importantly, there was psychological injury (aka water slide hatred). And from that day forward, I have not enjoyed water parks in the same way.

🥘 Ingredients

Half Strawberry Daiquiri and half Pina Colada, this frozen non alcoholic drink, known as a Miami Vice Mocktail,  is a delicious alcohol free version of the favorite Miami Vice drink (cocktail.) It' s a cool and refreshing summer drink and the perfect red and white Canada Day drink. It can also be spiked with rum,  for those that prefer it with alcohol. All you need for this recipe is:

• Pina Colada Mix
• Strawberry Daiquiri Mix
• ice
• rum extract (or rum, if you prefer)
• frozen strawberries
• lime wedges and maraschino cherries (optional garnishes)

🍽 Equipment

You are going to need a blender for this recipe! See my Amazon recommendations (affiliate links) in NOTES.

🔪 Instructions

1. Add Pina colada mix and ice to blender and blend for 20-30 second, until blended.
2. Pour into jug and place in the freezer while you make the strawberry daiquiri portion.
3. Rinse blender thoroughly.
4. Add strawberry daiquiri mix and frozen strawberries together and blend until smooth/no lumps. *See storing (below) if you are making in this advance.
5. Mix rum extract with Pina colada mixture. * if you want to separate some and add regular rum to it, this would be the time to do that.
6. Pour Pina colada mixture into bottom half of the glass, dividing between both glasses

💭 How is this drink stored?

You can make this drink in advance and simply store it in  juice jugs in the freezer (that's what I do). You'll want to keep the Pina colada part and the strawberry daiquiri separate so that when you put it together, it looks like the photo! I also store the leftovers the same way. If you are adding actual rum, add it just before serving.

And thanks to the The Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells and their consideration for all the adults in tow (via lazy rivers, swim up bars and Miami Vice drinks), I have acquired a whole new appreciation for water parks, so much so that we're even planning on going back this summer! And although many years have passed since that traumatic experience, I'll still be sticking to the swim up bars, lazy rivers and Miami Vices, while my independent kids enjoy all the joy the water slides bring to their lives. And now I've turned this famous cocktail and refreshing summer drink into a mocktail for my kids to enjoy! And did they ever....

In fact, we love this drink so much, it inspired me to make a Miami Vice Frozen Cheesecake!

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📋 Miami Vice Mocktail Recipe

Half Strawberry Daiquiri and half Pina Colada, this frozen drink hybrid known as a Miami Vice Mocktail is a delicious non alcoholic version of the favorite Miami Vice drink (cocktail.) It's a cool and refreshing summer drink and the perfect red and white Canada Day drink. It can also be spiked with rum, for those that prefer it with alcohol.

Course beverage, drink

Cuisine American

Keyword Miami vice, pina colada, strawberry daiquiri

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 607kcal

Author Terri Gilson

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Equipment

• blender

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup Pina colada mix
• 3 cups crushed ice
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 2 ¼ cups whole strawberries, frozen
• 1 ½ cup Strawberry daiquiri mix

Garnish

• lime slice, halved
• maraschino cherries with stems

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Add Pina colada mix and ice to blender and blend for 20-30 second, until blended.
• Pour into jug and place in the freezer while you make the strawberry daiquiri portion.
• Rinse blender thoroughly.
• Add strawberry daiquiri mix and frozen strawberries together in blender and blend until smooth/no lumps.
• Stir in rum extract to Pina colada mixture and mix. * if you want to separate some and add regular rum to it, this would be the time to do that.
• Pour Pina colada mixture into bottom half of the glass, dividing between both glasses.
  
• Then add stawberry dacquiri mix to other half of each glass. Push down strawberry mixture on one side and stir slightly with a spoon or straw to get desired look.
  

Garnish

• Garnish with half a slice of lime and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately. *Keep mixture frozen when not using

Notes

💭 How is this drink stored?

You can make this drink in advance and simply store it in  juice jugs in the freezer (that's what I do). You'll want to keep the pina colada part and the strawberry daiquiri separate so that when you put it together, it looks like the photo! I also store the leftovers the same way. If you are adding rum, skip the rum extract and add the rum just before serving.

🍽 Equipment

You are going to need a blender for this recipe. Here are my Amazon Recommendations (affiliate links) I have the Hamilton Beach Blender and I love it!

Nutrition Facts

📋 Miami Vice Mocktail Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 drink)

Calories 607 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 109mg5%

Potassium 248mg7%

Carbohydrates 146g49%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 137g152%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin C 95mg115%

Calcium 37mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 137g | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

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