The Miami Vice

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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 pureeDirections - Blend all ingredients with ice or add to a frozen drinks machinePiña 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 machineMiami 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: [email protected]  🍸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.

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