About this episode
Half Piña Colada, half Strawberry Daiquiri, the Miami Vice is a frozen classic that became a symbol of resort culture and blender-fueled excess. Bold, colorful, and built for poolside drinking, it’s also a drink with surprising craft potential. Joining us to explore it is Miranda Midler, head bartender at NYC’s soon-to-open Oriana. Listen on (or read below) to discover Mirandas's Miami Vice recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Miranda Midlers's Miami Vice Recipe (Half Strawberry Daiquiri / Half Piña Colada) Strawberry Daiquiri Ingredients - 2 ounces white rum, such as Denizen 5 year, Pa’lante Rum, or Bacardí - 1 ounce fresh lime juice - ¾ ounce simple syrup - Handful frozen strawberries, straight from the freezer, pulverized to a puree Directions - Blend all ingredients with ice or add to a frozen drinks machine Piña Colada Ingredients - 1 ounce Cruzan Black Strap rum - 1 ounce Appleton Estate - ½ ounce Rhum J.M. Agricole - 2 ounces Coco Lopez - 3 ounces pineapple juice, frozen to slushee consistency (Dole or fresh squeezed) - ¾ ounce fresh lime juice - 45 milliliters water (to dilute) Directions - Blend all ingredients with ice or add to a frozen drinks machine Miami Vice Assembly - Layer in a chilled Hurricane or Poco Grande glass, with Strawberry Daiquiri on the bottom and Piña Colada on top. - Garnish with an umbrella, pineapple fronds, toasted coconut, Angostura bitters, or nothing. 📧Get in touch: cocktailcollege@vinepair.com 🍸Follow us: - VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair/ - Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ - Miranda: https://www.instagram.com/mirandamidler/ - Oriana: https://www.instagram.com/oriana.nyc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.