Cocktail
Swimming Pool
How to make a Swimming Pool - the creamy tropical cocktail of vodka, white rum, pineapple juice and cream of coconut with a blue curacao accent. Creamy and summery.
6 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Hurricane glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Swimming Pool is a creamy tropical cocktail that combines the sweetness of coconut and pineapple with vodka and white rum. The blue curacao that draws through the light base makes it a visual highlight at any summer party. A classic by Charles Schumann that conjures up pure holiday mood in the glass.
Instructions
- Add vodka, rum, pineapple juice and cream of coconut to a shaker.
- Top up with crushed ice and shake vigorously until nicely creamy.
- Fill the hurricane glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the creamy mix into the glass.
- Slowly drizzle the blue curacao over it.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and cocktail cherry.
Garnish: Pineapple slice and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Drizzle the blue curacao slowly into the glass at the end so it draws through the creamy base like water and creates the typical pool effect.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Swimming Pool get its name?
The drink was created in the 1970s by bar legend Charles Schumann, and its blue curacao accent over the creamy base recalls the turquoise water of a pool.
What exactly is cream of coconut?
Cream of coconut is a sweetened, thick coconut preparation that gives the cocktail its typical sweetness and creaminess.
Can I make the Swimming Pool without crushed ice?
You can also use regular ice cubes, but the result will then be less fine and creamy than with crushed ice.
Ingredients
- Vodka4 cl
- White rum2 cl
- Pineapple juice8 cl
- Cream of coconut4 cl
- Blue Curacao2 cl
- Crushed iceas needed
