This simple Chi Chi cocktail recipe delivers a big tropical-inspired flavor with only a few ingredients and it's quick and easy to make too! It's a household favorite for enjoying any night of the week, no excuses needed!
Whether you spell it Chi Chi, Chichi, or Chi-Chi, we call it coconut-pineapple perfection!!
This tasty tropical cocktail is closely related to a Pina Colada, with the rum switched out for vodka instead! Change approved!
Both my husband and I enjoy this cocktail drink when unwinding. We've enjoyed not only some fabulous summer sunsets but also crazy lightning storms and heavy snowfall while sitting with a chi chi in hand!
🍹 Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice
- 4 ounces Pineapple Juice
- 1 ounce Cream Of Coconut (See ingredient notes below.)
- 1 ½ ounces Vodka
- Maraschino Cherries & Pineapple Slices (Optional garnish for serving.)
Ingredient Notes
Please note that the cream of coconut is a must-have. Coconut cream, coconut milk, and other products do not work as a like-for-like substitute for cream of coconut in cocktails.
I love Coco Lopez brand cream of coconut, which I purchase at my local liquor store. Coco Real is my next-best pick!
Also, pineapple-flavored vodka can also be used to make your cocktails. If you already love to use pineapple rum in your Pina Coladas, you're likely to love mixing your chi chis with a great pineapple vodka too!
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*
🍸 Instructions
- Fill. Pour 1 cup of ice into your blender.
- Pour. Add the 1 ½ ounces of vodka, 4 ounces pineapple juice, and 1 ounce cream of coconut.
- Blend. Mix on high speed until your cocktail is smooth.
- Serve. Pour into a cocktail glass (hurricane or other) then garnish with a pineapple slice and maraschino cherry and enjoy!
🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations
- Alternatively you can use a cocktail shaker and then strain over crushed ice for a sharper drink with bolder flavor(s).
- Be sure you are using cream of coconut, not coconut cream.
- Mix the cream of coconut vigorously before using. *It tends to separate in the can.
- For an interesting twist try different vodka flavors like pineapple, coconut, mango, strawberry, orange, or vanilla. *There are TONS of flavored vodka varieties available, some of the cream versions are really tasty with this recipe too!
🍲 Foods To Serve With
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📋 Recipe
Chi Chi
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz cream of coconut
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- maraschino cherries & pineapple slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add the ice to your blender, add the vodka, pineapple juice, and the cream of coconut.1 cup ice, 4 oz pineapple juice, 1 oz cream of coconut, 1 ½ oz vodka
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour in a cocktail glass (hurricane or other) and garnish with a pineapple slice and maraschino cherry. Serve and enjoy!maraschino cherries & pineapple slices
Equipment You May Need
Notes
- Alternatively you can use a cocktail shaker and then strain over crushed ice for a sharper drink with bolder flavor(s).
- Be sure you are using cream of coconut, not coconut cream.
- Mix the cream of coconut vigorously before using. *It tends to separate in the can.
- For an interesting twist try different vodka flavors like pineapple, coconut, mango, strawberry, orange, or vanilla. *There are TONS of flavored vodka varieties available, some of the cream versions are really tasty with this recipe too!
Nutrition
Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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